how low can you go?

[raggywestwood]

hiya,
Was just after a bit of advice really, i have a 1991 big bumper mk2 gti 8v and i am replacing the wheels i have 17" bbs anniversary wheels on at the moment its been lowered but im not sure by how much, i do know however that it rubs slightly when i have full lock on ( the price you pay i know) i am changing to g60 steelies was thinking maybe 15". Would you recommend leaving it as low as it is or put the 15's on and lower more?,
The wheels i have on now are great just not really my style wanted a more retro look but i didnt want to put smaller wheels on and them look a bit lost as how it looks now is great but then it has that little rub and im thinking that 16" would be too big still?
I am torn between a few ideas and was really looking for advice from people that love dubs as much as i do,
Thanks for your help guys (any help at all i cant decide so someone do it for me!)
Cheers craig.

[[han]]

lower more!

[raggywestwood]

i thought that!
what would you suggest?? how low that is?
also any suggestion on springs make and lowering height etc?
cheers.

[lewis1641]

to give you some idea this is my car lowered 100mm on 17's...



and the same suspension on 15's

[[han]]

165/50-15's will be your friend

[raggywestwood]

looks mint that pal,
any rubbing when you dropped it 100mm on 15's?
so we are saying that 15's are the perfect fit and drop it 100mm?
its pretty low any way just not sure correct height.
Cheers.

[lewis1641]

just watch for understeer!

[Wayne]

Around 80 / 90 mm is the max for a daily use car. 

[[han]]

Around 80 / 90 mm is the max for a daily use car. 

give over! that's a minimum! 

(remember air is for groceries)

[Wayne]

Around 80 / 90 mm is the max for a daily use car. 

give over! that's a minimum! 

(remember air is for groceries)

Well I am getting old now hence why mine is standard height