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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: Goops on 28 November 2007, 23:54

Title: Rim Width: 7" front and 8" on the back
Post by: Goops on 28 November 2007, 23:54

Hi,

I have been looking at some wheels and a mate spotted a nice set going recently. :smiley:
They are all 15" diameter rims but the front are 7" wide and the back two are 8" wide.
The offsets are 25 and 19.

Questions:
1) Would these fit alright on standard height?
2) Would these fit on a 40mm drop ( I plan to get this done early next year)
3) Are the offsets above too low? Reading here i gather the standard is between 35-38. I Want to retain the handling on the standard car as it seems solid as is!
4) How would running a different offset back and front affect the handling?

performance and handling above stylisation at the mo! :smiley:

Many Thanks,
G

Title: Re: Rim Width: 7" front and 8" on the back
Post by: Goops on 29 November 2007, 13:52

BUMP!

cmon some1 mustve been down this pimp route?? iI have to get these wheels by satrurday hence the urgency!  :tongue:

Thanks,
G

Title: Re: Rim Width: 7" front and 8" on the back
Post by: ...joe on 29 November 2007, 17:00

1) yes
2) pretty much but you'll probably get some rubbing with people in the back
3) handling won't chnage but they are a bit low if you want a hassle free life
4) no

Title: Re: Rim Width: 7" front and 8" on the back
Post by: mk2mark on 29 November 2007, 21:54

It'll rub more often than just with people in the back. Mince certainly did.

Title: Re: Rim Width: 7" front and 8" on the back
Post by: Goops on 30 November 2007, 00:13

Thanks, looks like it aint worth it then?
The alloys in question were BBS RM the chap is looking for about 1k in cash for them...
What would be an average price for 15inch BBS RM or RS....2piece, 3piece dish etc?

Acost breakdown would be much appreciated, I understand there are some people out there making mugs out of people with their "rebuilds"!

Thanks,

G