18 inch alloys on a mk4

[andy r]

Hello there guys, as you can see i have only just registered for this forum so sorry if  i anoy any one with all the newbie questions!

My story is that i am going to pick up my golf gt tdi on monday and so i thought i would start looking into the alloy wheel stuff.

 I have been searching the forum to see if 18 inch alloys will fit on the mk4 tdi golf, if wheel arch modifications are needed and then if i can lower the vehicle with the 18's on and by how much.

There are plenty of threads with references to lowering, 18's etc but there is not enough information or advice there to warrant me getting my wallet out yet!

I would particulary like to hear from any one who has first hand experiance of 18's on a mk4 and also anyone else who knows anything about it.

Is there any other forums out there that you guys use??

Many thanks

Andy R

(Newbie)

[davegolfturbo]

hi mate 18 inch alloys are fine on the golf mk 4 i have a 1.9gt tdi 115 bhp lowered 35mm r32 replica and the wheels are fine infact ive just got some new wheels and i am looking to sell the GENUINE r32 wheels soon so if you are interested pm me

[Rhyso]

i don't think he'll buy them mate - check the date of the original post 

[Jamm89]

I mite though 

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[bobbarley]

I wouldn't say no to a good deal on them either

[(shakey)]

hi i have 18s on mine and have lpwered her 50mm on the front and 45mm on the back and it is a ok,looks awesome

[mk4Martin]

got any pics of that would like to see ..... i have just bought some eibach pro springs that should give 35mm but i am not sure if this will be enough . anyone got any pics of their golf lowered with 18s on ?

[(shakey)]

here u go mt8

[bobbarley]

here u go mt8

So is it true with 18" alloys your quite limited to tyre choice?  My mates got some 18's on his and his tyres cost a fortune!!

[(shakey)]

tryes will cost you if you go for top brands.