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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: L555BAT on 25 January 2008, 13:31

Title: Will it rub?
Post by: L555BAT on 25 January 2008, 13:31

I'm looking at getting some 19"x8.5" et48 wheels fitted with 235/35/19 tyres.  Just wondering if anyone has this combination, and does it rub?  I would also like to get the car lowered a bit too.  Any thoughts?
Cheers.

Title: Re: Will it rub?
Post by: joesgti on 25 January 2008, 14:02

hi, my car is only lowered by 20mm and it scrubs with 18" on it, only when you hit a pott hole for a split second, it wont do damage to the car or the tyers, im taking mine down further soon though. best thing to do is get adjustables then you can alter the height  :drool:
oh if you get the wheels then you HAVE to get it lowered :evil:

Title: Re: Will it rub?
Post by: gazbutmk5gti on 25 January 2008, 18:34

yes it will rub slightly at the front but this can be overcome as its only the arch liner. If you look under the arch you will see a screw and a protruding part of the liner in the centre, if you remove the screw and tuck the liner behind the metal tab it should give you enough clearance, I bent the tab up very carefully a little to give more room, hope this makes sense :smiley: