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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: oliverbeer on 09 April 2008, 16:40
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Hello, i am looking to replace my standard wheels with these
(http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f386/oliverbeer/wheel2.jpg)
not sure which is best the 7x17 or the 7.5x18
will i need to add spacers? totally standard suspension (for now :grin:)
all info will be greatly received
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firstly you shouldnt need spacers as long as you buy them with the right pcd and offset
also size depends on you i have just bought some 19's for mine
also wouldnt recommend fitting them to the car without lowereing first makes handling crap and makes car look awful
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nice one Linz, what suspension kit do you recommend?
i thought 19s would have been to big :shocked: bet they look awesome :cool: :cool:
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you can even get 20's on them lol 19's seem to be o.k
as for suspension it entirly depends on what you want to spend
i would recommend coilovers thoughover normal lowering springs
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you can even get 20's on them lol 19's seem to be o.k
as for suspension it entirly depends on what you want to spend
i would recommend coilovers thoughover normal lowering springs
Coilovers are the ultimate but no good if you want ride quality - depends what you want from the car TBH.
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Personally I'd say 19's are too big, you lose too much ride comfort. Go for some 18's mate with a nice 30mm drop (http://www.thesickrooms.co.uk/forum/style_emoticons/default/thumbsup.gif)
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Personally I'd say 19's are too big, you lose too much ride comfort. Go for some 18's mate with a nice 30mm drop (http://www.thesickrooms.co.uk/forum/style_emoticons/default/thumbsup.gif)
lol pay attention hes going for 17's or 18's :rolleyes: :grin:
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you can even get 20's on them lol 19's seem to be o.k
as for suspension it entirly depends on what you want to spend
i would recommend coilovers thoughover normal lowering springs
Coilovers are the ultimate but no good if you want ride quality - depends what you want from the car TBH.
What would you suggest Rich??
I could do with sorting out the roll, but i dont want a rock Ard ride. :huh:
just change the springs, or shocks aswell??
Any ideas? :rolleyes:
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you can even get 20's on them lol 19's seem to be o.k
as for suspension it entirly depends on what you want to spend
i would recommend coilovers thoughover normal lowering springs
Coilovers are the ultimate but no good if you want ride quality - depends what you want from the car TBH.
What would you suggest Rich??
I could do with sorting out the roll, but i dont want a rock Ard ride. :huh:
just change the springs, or shocks aswell??
Any ideas? :rolleyes:
Right first How low do you want it? Look at some pics at the top of this page.
If you only want a small (30mm) drop go with eibach pro spings or if you want that bit more eibach sport springs.
The pro springs are the best compromise between good ride and handling. Sports are a bit firmer.
Best to get matching dampers aswell IMO tho eibach say thay will work fine with your standard shocks - prob wear quicker tho.
The thing is if you dont like the ride height you have gone for you cant change it with springs - but obviously you can choose the ride height with coilovers.
HTH
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Ive just ordered some janspeed coilovers.
Will get em on at the weekend and tell you the results :smiley:
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if you want to sort body roll get a strut brace, I got a £40 one from ebay and it works a treat, although I do have coilovers too, basically the same as the janspeed ones, the ride is a bit tough but handling is supreme