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Offline gover87

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18s on a mk3
« on: 15 November 2010, 09:24 »
Does any1 no if 18" rs6 alloys wil fit a mk3 size wise?  Mite b a silly question bt mi dads engine blown on his caddy and he cnt afford 2 replace it so just wana help him owt if the wheels wud fit :( wudnt be a problem if there was any jobs for him in this shyt country lol

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Re: 18s on a mk3
« Reply #1 on: 15 November 2010, 09:37 »
Not really going to fit even with 215/35/18's, 17's need arch mods also they will look too big.

Offline thai-wronghorse

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Re: 18s on a mk3
« Reply #2 on: 15 November 2010, 10:02 »
they'll look truly rediculous

Offline gover87

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18s on a mk3
« Reply #3 on: 15 November 2010, 10:44 »
Oki doki, just a thought lol could av become an off roader lol

Offline tomScotland mk3GTI

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Re: 18s on a mk3
« Reply #4 on: 16 November 2010, 01:54 »
I run 17" RS6's and at first i had 215/40's on there but it rubbed. The solution (avoiding  archwork) was to downsize to 195/40's and I havent had any trouble since. I think 18's are a bridge too far in terms of looks AND practicality...

Offline gover87

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Re: 18s on a mk3
« Reply #5 on: 16 November 2010, 05:08 »
Yeah it was just an idea 2help mi old man owt, fair comments tho cheers ;-)

Offline Jimmy Filth

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Re: 18s on a mk3
« Reply #6 on: 16 November 2010, 05:12 »
Put them on ebay, they'll sell in no time.  I sold a set of 18" RS6 replica's in a 5x112 fitting and got almost £400 for them.  That was with damage to the wheels and not great tyres...
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Offline tigerj360

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Re: 18s on a mk3
« Reply #7 on: 16 November 2010, 13:40 »
Not really going to fit even with 215/35/18's, 17's need arch mods also they will look too big.

I run 17s without arch mods...