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Offline Andyfitz

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What wheels
« on: 02 May 2005, 11:45 »
Hi guys and gals,

I have fitted a set of 15x8" wheels to the DUB and they rub the arches like a mof**kas, I want to know whats the biggest wheels you lot have fitted to your MK2's without arch mods?

Oh and someone modded my front drivers arch in a car park yesterday it's now flat at the bottom  :angry:
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Offline takethefifth

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Re: What wheels
« Reply #1 on: 02 May 2005, 16:43 »
17's fitted straight on mine with standard suspension. 205/40 tyres i think - Maybe 205/45....
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Offline Lewy

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Re: What wheels
« Reply #2 on: 03 May 2005, 10:01 »
Flippin eck', is that a syncro!!  :grin:
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Re: What wheels
« Reply #3 on: 03 May 2005, 13:07 »
Quote from: tt5th on 02 May 2005, 16:43
17's fitted straight on mine with standard suspension. 205/40 tyres i think - Maybe 205/45....

No offence mate but it looks like a monster truck! Needs lowering badly. Just my opinion. Like i said no offence.  :smiley:
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Offline takethefifth

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Re: What wheels
« Reply #4 on: 03 May 2005, 13:32 »
Ha Ha!  to both of you!

No offence taken! I have been contemplating the lowering, just price really. I originally wanted the coilover style stuff but i am wondering if a 40mm drop on a Koni sport kit will do it as these are only £280 in comparison to £900!!

Any thoughts?  Or i could do the opposite and raise the suspension -  Get some knobblys on and point me at the crushed cars!!   :laugh: :grin:
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Judderi

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Re: What wheels
« Reply #5 on: 03 May 2005, 13:56 »
Im sure ive seen sets of FK coilovers going for around £450 on ebay. Depends what you want at the end of the day. If you lower it you will have to mod your arches wont you.
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Offline takethefifth

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Re: What wheels
« Reply #6 on: 03 May 2005, 15:02 »
Ah bugger, well i don't really want to go through the hassles of rolling arches etc. so i guess i will stick to my monster golf for the moment. Extra suspension travel is always good when you live where i live anyways.

Cheers for yuor comments though  :smiley:
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Offline Gambit

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Re: What wheels
« Reply #7 on: 03 May 2005, 15:10 »
i have et25 15x7 on mine and it scrubs the lettering of the rear tyre walls. i reckon if i went 195/45 tyres they wouldnt scrub
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Re: What wheels
« Reply #8 on: 03 May 2005, 15:13 »
Where do you live? Them pictures of your car in your gallery look very familiar. Is it the pickering/Kirby area?
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Offline Gambit

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Re: What wheels
« Reply #9 on: 03 May 2005, 15:31 »
i live in Belfast mate
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