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Offline yorkshire_gti

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17 inch wheels on a mk3 golf....do u need coilovers
« on: 01 September 2009, 23:55 »
I read that 195/40/17 wheels will fit on a mk3 golf but do u need coilovers
or will they fit on normal lowered shocks/springs?

I dont think the car is lowered too much  :undecided:

been looking for some 4x100 second hand 16 inch but not too many about i like..
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Offline Wayne

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Re: 17 inch wheels on a mk3 golf....do u need coilovers
« Reply #1 on: 02 September 2009, 00:01 »
Yes will fit, I ran 7x17 (et35) with 205/40/17's on coilovers however would also be fine with lowered set up if needed.
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Re: 17 inch wheels on a mk3 golf....do u need coilovers
« Reply #2 on: 02 September 2009, 00:05 »
Thanks...

Its a 1.8 cabrio so no plastic arches to worry about..no idea how low it currently is

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Re: 17 inch wheels on a mk3 golf....do u need coilovers
« Reply #3 on: 02 September 2009, 00:05 »
Quote from: yorkshire_gti on 02 September 2009, 00:05
Thanks...

Its a 1.8 cabrio so no plastic arches to worry about..

Even better, I had to trim the metal lip a fraction on mine on the rear.
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Re: 17 inch wheels on a mk3 golf....do u need coilovers
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Re: 17 inch wheels on a mk3 golf....do u need coilovers
« Reply #5 on: 02 September 2009, 00:09 »
That looks great...just need to decide what wheels now..

does anybody like these for a blue cabrio with vw centres?

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Re: 17 inch wheels on a mk3 golf....do u need coilovers
« Reply #6 on: 02 September 2009, 00:12 »
They are ok, bit common however.
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Re: 17 inch wheels on a mk3 golf....do u need coilovers
« Reply #7 on: 02 September 2009, 00:15 »
mmm..just noticed that when i did a google image search  :undecided:
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Offline Andy-H

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Re: 17 inch wheels on a mk3 golf....do u need coilovers
« Reply #8 on: 02 September 2009, 10:12 »
Mine in me sig is lowered on 40mm springs & shocks with 17's on  :smiley:
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Re: 17 inch wheels on a mk3 golf....do u need coilovers
« Reply #9 on: 02 September 2009, 11:27 »
I'd recommend going lower than 40mm if you're putting 17's on. My first Mk3 was 60mm front and 40mm rear and it still looked like a Land Rover lol!

I put coilovers on my second Mk3, did a few arch mods and just kept winding it down until it started to rub, then raised it up about 5mm all round :grin:
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