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Offline Fred_du_94

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ACC and 19' alloys
« on: 07 September 2009, 20:07 »
Hi,

Has anybody fitted 19' alloys while having the ACC option ?

Any issues to report ?

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Re: ACC and 19' alloys
« Reply #1 on: 08 September 2009, 11:03 »
I guess the only issues would be if the weight of the wheel and tyre were significantly different - that would change the unsprung weight and might affect the ride a little. A significantly heavier wheel/tyre combo could make the ride in Comfort a little bouncier. I think... Where's T_T when you need him?  :smiley:

On the subject of ACC, does anyone know if any of the suspension manufacturers plan to make an ACC compatible kit?
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Re: ACC and 19' alloys
« Reply #2 on: 08 September 2009, 11:44 »
Where's T_T when you need him?  :smiley:

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Re: ACC and 19' alloys
« Reply #3 on: 08 September 2009, 15:28 »
I guess the only issues would be if the weight of the wheel and tyre were significantly different - that would change the unsprung weight and might affect the ride a little. A significantly heavier wheel/tyre combo could make the ride in Comfort a little bouncier. I think...

Providing you get alloys from a quality manufacturer, then wheel weights should be fairly similar.
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Offline Fred_du_94

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Re: ACC and 19' alloys
« Reply #4 on: 09 September 2009, 09:16 »
Hi Guys,

Thanks for your answers.

Basically the combination ACC+ 19' alloys on the G6 GTI is possible.
I was asking this because on the VW Scirocco this combination is simply not possible. Not too sure why though...

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Offline MDSS MK6

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Re: ACC and 19' alloys
« Reply #5 on: 10 September 2009, 11:50 »


Seems pretty possible from this pic
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Re: ACC and 19' alloys
« Reply #6 on: 10 September 2009, 11:54 »
Hi Guys,

Thanks for your answers.

Basically the combination ACC+ 19' alloys on the G6 GTI is possible.

Yup.  Just make sure you keep the rolling radiuses the same. :wink: :smiley:
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