Author Topic: perfect tyres for 17x7.5 ET35 for a mk3 golf going 40mm low  (Read 1778 times)

Offline marky-gee

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I have asked about various forums and most people say i should be going 195/40/17 but this will be stretched a little.

I don't really want the stretch look i want the car to handle as usual and retain daily drivability would 205/40/17 give me this on a 40mm drop ?
1997 GOLF GTI 2.0 (8v)

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Re: perfect tyres for 17x7.5 ET35 for a mk3 golf going 40mm low
« Reply #1 on: 25 January 2011, 21:29 »
Yes 205/40/17 is the best / correct size to keep the gearing spot on.

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Re: perfect tyres for 17x7.5 ET35 for a mk3 golf going 40mm low
« Reply #2 on: 26 January 2011, 20:37 »
What about front scrub when on lock? Also will the arches need rolling?
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Re: perfect tyres for 17x7.5 ET35 for a mk3 golf going 40mm low
« Reply #3 on: 26 January 2011, 20:53 »
What about front scrub when on lock? Also will the arches need rolling?

You will / may need to trim the back, front should be fine  :smiley: