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Offline Rhyso

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Re: need help choosing ....
« Reply #40 on: 02 March 2009, 19:01 »
you guys with 18" hows the handling like on ya mk4?? any difference?? worser better ?? :nerd:

i dont find any difference between the 16's or 18's to be honest - haven't really pushed the car too hard as still bedding in the tyres a bit but the ride quality doesn't seem affected

i'm running original shocks on -30mm Eibach Pro Springs and Falken 452 tyres  :smiley:

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Re: need help choosing ....
« Reply #41 on: 02 March 2009, 19:05 »
you guys with 18" hows the handling like on ya mk4?? any difference?? worser better ?? :nerd:

Wider tyre, so there's more grip, but there's a less sharp turn-in.  They're usually heavier (unlike my 18" OZ's Vs. 16" Brands Hatch's :smug:) so handling is not quite as good.  Ride is slightly harsher, as the sidewalls are shorter. ;)
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« Reply #42 on: 02 March 2009, 22:46 »
hmmmm there are loads and i mean loads of humps around where i live... i think lowering will have to be an option if im goin to put 18" on as i hate that gap between the arch.

ill be needing extra cusion on the drivers seat i guess :grin:
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« Reply #43 on: 02 March 2009, 23:08 »
They're not that bad, TBH. ;)
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« Reply #44 on: 02 March 2009, 23:10 »
no seriously these humps are like mountains  :angry:

i wouldnt be suprised the springs go soon
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« Reply #45 on: 02 March 2009, 23:13 »
no seriously these humps are like mountains  :angry:

i wouldnt be suprised the springs go soon


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« Reply #46 on: 02 March 2009, 23:16 »
WORSER!!!!! believe it or not   :cry:

there like big square blocks middle the fookin road... they could have atleast curved them off

i think i need to invest in movin out next instead of the rims  :grin:
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« Reply #47 on: 02 March 2009, 23:18 »
WORSER!!!!! believe it or not   :cry:

there like big square blocks middle the fookin road... they could have atleast curved them off

i think i need to invest in movin out next instead of the rims  :grin:


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Re: need help choosing ....
« Reply #48 on: 02 March 2009, 23:22 »
lol well said  :laugh:

slowly but surely ill get there gonna mod s*** out my mk4  :evil:
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Re: need help choosing ....
« Reply #49 on: 03 March 2009, 11:28 »
you guys with 18" hows the handling like on ya mk4?? any difference?? worser better ?? :nerd:

I Can't see how the handling would be worser ??
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