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Offline Bazza1975

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Tyre sizes & FK AK Coilovers
« on: 08 September 2011, 13:42 »
Hi,

I'm hopefully going to get a 1995 mk3 8 valve GTI & have seen some nice wheels for it. The wheels are Calibre Vintage 17" X 8" et32. would they be the right offset for the GTI and what size tyres would be best as I want to lower it on some coilovers.

Which brings me on to my next question........

Are FK AK Street coilovers any good ? They're only about £220 & I realize that you only get what you pay for. or would I be better of going for the FK Highsport one's for £400 ?

Any help much appreciated.


Baz

Offline Wayne

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Re: Tyre sizes & FK AK Coilovers
« Reply #1 on: 08 September 2011, 15:48 »
205/40/17 or 195/40/17 would be the best size, you will need to trim the rear arches a little.

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Re: Tyre sizes & FK AK Coilovers
« Reply #2 on: 08 September 2011, 16:15 »
The offset is fine. FK coilys are good enough for a daily, running 17" rims at 8J yr probably only gonna get a max drop of 75mm on the front and 45mm drop on the rear so at them sort of heights the FK's will be sound  :wink:

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Re: Tyre sizes & FK AK Coilovers
« Reply #3 on: 08 September 2011, 18:17 »
Cheers for the help.

I've read that AP coilovers are better, is this true ?

Offline Wayne

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Re: Tyre sizes & FK AK Coilovers
« Reply #4 on: 09 September 2011, 00:10 »
Cheers for the help.

I've read that AP coilovers are better, is this true ?

I believe so :afro: