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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: vanish on 26 January 2004, 14:28

Title: Bigger wheels/lowering suspension
Post by: vanish on 26 January 2004, 14:28

Yes peeps,
Few questions (for a change!)
Eventually, I want to get some 17's on my 8v and drop it about 40-45mm but I cant afford to do both at the same time. What happens if I get the 17's first and stick em on without lowering the car? Or alternatively, what happens if I lower it without putting bigger wheels on?

Title: Re:Bigger wheels/lowering suspension
Post by: wolfrace on 26 January 2004, 14:59

I personally have the 17" wheels on mine without the suspension lowered and it looks great! Always thought those 15/16" wheels were small for the Vw Golf Mk3 ??? The 17's do look better! :) Dont think I'll bother with lowering - happy with it as it is now! ;D

Title: Re:Bigger wheels/lowering suspension
Post by: vanish on 26 January 2004, 16:10

Dont suppose you've got any pics in the gallery have you so I can have a look at what it would look like? Or know if anybody else has?

Title: Re:Bigger wheels/lowering suspension
Post by: wolfrace on 26 January 2004, 16:39

I'll try and get a photo of mine for you - perhaps use it as my signiture! ;)

Title: Re:Bigger wheels/lowering suspension
Post by: gti_taff on 26 January 2004, 22:28

What make and size of tyre do u run on your 17's, wolfrace?  Cos i also want to go for bigger wheels without lowering the car.
I was thinking of either BBS RC's or superleggras, any opinions are much appreciated.