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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: patch900 on 04 February 2007, 17:28
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I am thinking about getting the arches rolled on my Mk3, the main reason being virtually all the alloys I want to put on it only come in 18" :angry:
What are the pros and cons in people's opinions ?
How much does it cost ?
I am planning to lower the car after new alloys are on but would 18" handle like s**t ?
Advice appreciated.
FYI was fancying some BBS CH but they only come in 18" :sad:
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To get it proper low without scrubbing you will need the arches sorting and i believe the rear bumper need's a skim too... i don't think there are any con's in having the work done as long as it is proffesional.....Regarding 18's and handling :sick: I don't like how mk3's feel on 17's but most people are getting them now and they do look good
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Lower the car first, then get the wheels you want.
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So we didnt manage to persuade you away from those 18's then! Oh well.
Arch rolling can only be done by a good panel beater, so its gonna cost ya!
Yes you will also have to space out somehow the end mounts of the bumpers to suit.
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Dont think I am going to bother with doing the arches because I found the alloys I want in 17". :smiley:
The bloody BBS website said they did them in 18" only, then I had a random stumble about on the internet and found them in 17". So much for german efficiency. :laugh:
So I am hoping to get these soon (a month or 2 anyway):
http://www.edworthys.co.uk/product~ProdID~811753.htm
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Not cheap by any means but very very nice.
Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale style.
Can't wait to see what they look like.
I've got some RXII's on mine, 16".
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Ouch! Thats about the same price as the Compomotive CXN's that I fancy. But with tyres and fitting etc. I just cant justify spending £1400 plus!!!
My car aint wort much more than that!
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If anyone knows of BBS replica types I will have a look, wont complain about saving cash :tongue:
Basically, I went to an alloy place at the weekend and the BBS where the only ones I liked - like the RX, RXII's and RK as well.
I went to look at BK299 but didnt fancy them when I saw them next to the car, didnt think they suit the car a bit too bling. I find its the same with a lot of styles, I looked at some ACE ones and they were OK but too over the top as well.
All I can say is its not easy choosing alloys, looking at them next to your car without a tyre on isnt easy THEN they either dont fit are too big :angry:
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Yea it is hard.
I quite fancy those BK299's as well coz you can get em with gold spokes!
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KEI racing Kruze in silver look nice as well, might go to demon tweeks they seem to have a pretty wide range.
Might drop the car first TBH, if I cant find any that say BUY ME.
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Have always found demon tweeks to be expensive though.
Try Larkspeed.
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If anyone knows of BBS replica types I will have a look, wont complain about saving cash :tongue:
Basically, I went to an alloy place at the weekend and the BBS where the only ones I liked - like the RX, RXII's and RK as well.
I went to look at BK299 but didnt fancy them when I saw them next to the car, didnt think they suit the car a bit too bling. I find its the same with a lot of styles, I looked at some ACE ones and they were OK but too over the top as well.
All I can say is its not easy choosing alloys, looking at them next to your car without a tyre on isnt easy THEN they either dont fit are too big :angry:
I've seen some of these on a mk3 in 17" and they look shweeeet, similar to your BBS but much cheaper
They are ASA AR1's
http://swtyres.co.uk/wheels/asa/ar1
Not sure if you can get plain silver, I think the black centres look slick though!
I seem to remember them being £550 with tyres in 17"
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I just checked Larkspeed and they are doing the BK299's for £625 in chrome and £535 in silver. Thats with medium priced tyres - 205/40/17's
Hmmmm and the gold ones at £559!!!!! Thats got me thinking! :grin:
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Cheers for that stomper, they look pretty sweet !
Len, go on buy them you know you want to. :wink: OR how about these instead:
http://www.ultralitewheels.com/WP-755.htm
The only trouble is you will definately need arch work but I think they look effing smart. Will have a look in the flesh ASAP.
A guy I spoke to a japcars.co.uk said you can have your arches rolled to fit these, snip the inside of the arch or stretch the tyres (put on a 215) instead of a 225 to make em fit.
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Oh yes! :drool: major homer simpson :drool:
Shame they only do the gold in 18's! Plus that getting up near to Compomotive CXN prices!
Nah think i'll stick to the BK299's
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Hi all,
I have recently put a set of 18" Wolfrace Spyders on my mk3 GTI 5 door had a little arch work done and they are still rubbing. :cry:
Any ideas where they would still be catching and what work I will need done to sort this?
I was also going to put a set of coilovers on lowering the car 40mm at the minimum setting but this would stiffen it up and maybe fix the problem any ideas will be very helpfull
Cheers Pete
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What width and ET are they?
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HI Mate,
They are 8inch
I do not know the ET how do you get this info?
I had to use 5mm spacers on the front to clear the caliper.
Pete
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Jv, are they BBS on your red Mk4 ? Looks wicked BTW :smiley:
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I think they're bbs rc's from that were fitted to the anniversary edition, and I agree, they look :cool: