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Title: 18'' wheels on Mk4 lowered 30mm
Post by: if on 08 February 2008, 20:12

Does anyone know if 18'' 215s will fit on a Mk4 that's been lowered 30mm? Any cheap places to buy 2nd hand better than ebay?

Title: Re: 18'' wheels on Mk4 lowered 30mm
Post by: Rhyso on 08 February 2008, 20:13

yep thwy will fit no problems and will avoid the 4 x 4 look :afro:

Title: Re: 18'' wheels on Mk4 lowered 30mm
Post by: if on 08 February 2008, 20:14

That's the kind of positive answer I was after. Cheers mate.

Title: Re: 18'' wheels on Mk4 lowered 30mm
Post by: 20v on 08 February 2008, 20:21

BUT if you fit 215 35 18 tyres you will feel the bumps in the road as i have this done lowered 40mm so i wouldnt recommend it in my opinion

Title: Re: 18'' wheels on Mk4 lowered 30mm
Post by: if on 08 February 2008, 20:26

I was thinking of 45s. I've got 45s on 16s. I'm used to it. Anyone think it'll clear those bastard square speed bumps. (Doesn't at the moment. 2 sumps lost to them)

Title: Re: 18'' wheels on Mk4 lowered 30mm
Post by: GazB on 08 February 2008, 20:46

Just do it I say 8inch at least 225/40/18 and get it on coilovers and wind them right down, thats how my 1.8t looked and although hard it was not OTT

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y142/gaz8512/DSCF0262-1.jpg)

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y142/gaz8512/DSCF0261.jpg)

Title: Re: 18'' wheels on Mk4 lowered 30mm
Post by: if on 08 February 2008, 20:52

Thanks for the pic buddy. My mind is set, it's just finding a cheap set.

Title: Re: 18'' wheels on Mk4 lowered 30mm
Post by: 20v on 08 February 2008, 21:00

215/35/18s on gmax shocks an front springs an fk rear coilovers
(http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa319/L12WRE/Picture002-1.jpg)
225/40/18s is the corect size to keep your rolling radius the same

Title: Re: 18'' wheels on Mk4 lowered 30mm
Post by: if on 08 February 2008, 21:03

Thanks for the advice mate.

Title: Re: 18'' wheels on Mk4 lowered 30mm
Post by: richw911 on 09 February 2008, 12:02

Quote from: if on 08 February 2008, 20:12

Does anyone know if 18'' 215s will fit on a Mk4 that's been lowered 30mm? Any cheap places to buy 2nd hand better than ebay?

Ive just fitted some eibach pro springs and shocks and thay are really good, However it only seems to have dropped about 20mm. Im really happy with it tho You might want to go a bit lower and get coilovers.

Title: Re: 18'' wheels on Mk4 lowered 30mm
Post by: GTI Dragon on 11 February 2008, 12:38

Cant think of any websites off the top of my head, but if you look in VW Magazine and there's loads of ads. I think VAG group wheels look the best - Quattro TTs look awesome.

Title: Re: 18'' wheels on Mk4 lowered 30mm
Post by: if on 12 February 2008, 19:26

 :laugh:Thanks to you all for your advice. I went for the RS4 18'' 225s. They look great and do the job intended- I am the king of the speed bump now!

Title: Re: 18'' wheels on Mk4 lowered 30mm
Post by: richw911 on 12 February 2008, 19:36

Quote from: if on 12 February 2008, 19:26

:laugh:Thanks to you all for your advice. I went for the RS4 18'' 225s. They look great and do the job intended- I am the king of the speed bump now!

Any pics??

Title: Re: 18'' wheels on Mk4 lowered 30mm
Post by: if on 13 February 2008, 09:10

I'll try and sort some.

Title: Re: 18'' wheels on Mk4 lowered 30mm
Post by: if on 13 February 2008, 09:32

Here you go.(http://aycu15.webshots.com/image/42734/2004214459089714846_rs.jpg)

Title: Re: 18'' wheels on Mk4 lowered 30mm
Post by: leeroy20vt on 13 February 2008, 09:33

looks nice m8 sits ok too

Title: Re: 18'' wheels on Mk4 lowered 30mm
Post by: Kerrse on 13 February 2008, 13:06

I have 225/40/18's on my golf but have avoided lowering thus far in case i decide to trade it in ...but that isnt looking possible now so may well have to get lowering !!

 :grin:

Title: Re: 18'' wheels on Mk4 lowered 30mm
Post by: Chris 'N' Jen on 13 February 2008, 13:36

Quote from: Kerrse on 13 February 2008, 13:06

I have 225/40/18's on my golf but have avoided lowering thus far in case i decide to trade it in ...but that isnt looking possible now so may well have to get lowering !!

 :grin:

you know you want to  :evil:

Title: Re: 18'' wheels on Mk4 lowered 30mm
Post by: GTi-Matt on 13 February 2008, 18:41

Quote from: Kerrse on 13 February 2008, 13:06

I have 225/40/18's on my golf but have avoided lowering thus far in case i decide to trade it in ...but that isnt looking possible now so may well have to get lowering !!

 :grin:

get lowering, why would u want to trade her in :cry:? thats forbidden talk :cool:

Title: Re: 18'' wheels on Mk4 lowered 30mm
Post by: richw911 on 13 February 2008, 19:15

Quote from: if on 13 February 2008, 09:32

Here you go.(http://aycu15.webshots.com/image/42734/2004214459089714846_rs.jpg)

Very nice clean motor  :laugh:

Title: Re: 18'' wheels on Mk4 lowered 30mm
Post by: GTi-Matt on 15 February 2008, 19:46

Quote from: richw911 on 13 February 2008, 19:15

Quote from: if on 13 February 2008, 09:32

Here you go.(http://aycu15.webshots.com/image/42734/2004214459089714846_rs.jpg)

Very nice clean motor  :laugh:

i no silver is a common colour but they still lok lush when there clean and they dont show the dirt either :laugh:

Title: Re: 18'' wheels on Mk4 lowered 30mm
Post by: Jamm89 on 16 February 2008, 16:10

Very nice car mate.

Im trying to decide on alloys atm.

Those RS4's are nice.

Its either those or mk5 R32s

I wish it wasn't so hard to decide  :embarassed: