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Offline DfsGTI

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Wheels hittin coilovers any solutions?
« on: 10 August 2011, 15:37 »
Hey guys bought a set o bbs solitudes n put them on my gti n the
back two end up hittin coilovers. Wats the solution jst some spacers?

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Offline VR6_Wherry

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Re: Wheels hittin coilovers any solutions?
« Reply #1 on: 10 August 2011, 15:40 »
5mm spacers should solve that.

Offline DfsGTI

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Re: Wheels hittin coilovers any solutions?
« Reply #2 on: 10 August 2011, 15:41 »
Yeah. Was thinkin 10mm would sit just nice aswell at the same time


Offline Wayne

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Re: Wheels hittin coilovers any solutions?
« Reply #3 on: 10 August 2011, 15:53 »
What size tyres are fitted, if not fitted might be worth switching to 195/50's they will give you more room.

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Re: Wheels hittin coilovers any solutions?
« Reply #4 on: 10 August 2011, 16:46 »
Hey wayne a think they r 205's al look at gettin some 195's

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Re: Wheels hittin coilovers any solutions?
« Reply #5 on: 10 August 2011, 16:48 »
Hey wayne a think they r 205's al look at gettin some 195's

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Yep, 195/50/15's will give you more room.

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Re: Wheels hittin coilovers any solutions?
« Reply #6 on: 10 August 2011, 18:33 »
Needs some spacers. Solitudes don't look right when they're tucked in. 

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Re: Wheels hittin coilovers any solutions?
« Reply #7 on: 10 August 2011, 20:11 »
Needs some spacers. Solitudes don't look right when they're tucked in. 

Agreed, plus spacers will be cheaper than new tyres :wink:

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Re: Wheels hittin coilovers any solutions?
« Reply #8 on: 11 August 2011, 00:43 »
Cheers guys. Ave got a set of spacers comin n the nxt few days.

Thanx for the help

Offline mart25

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Re: Wheels hittin coilovers any solutions?
« Reply #9 on: 11 August 2011, 10:58 »
just butting in here can you fit 5mm spacers without the need for longer bolts