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Offline RichardBaronGolf

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Wheel experts needed! Clearing the arches!
« on: 31 January 2014, 16:21 »
Hi guys!

Going to buy a brand new set of alloys! I'm looking at getting so 3sdm alloys size 16" 8j all round ET 10

All I would like to know is if these will clear the arches? for example could they sit like this audi :

http://www.3sdm.co.uk/

Not that I want it really low just worried about it hitting the lip on the inside of the arch!

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Re: Wheel experts needed! Clearing the arches!
« Reply #1 on: 31 January 2014, 16:43 »
http://mk3golfowners.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=1600 They wont without camber  :cry: 

Can anyone give me a little list of what they think will look good and also fit correcty without the need for camber etc.

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Re: Wheel experts needed! Clearing the arches!
« Reply #2 on: 31 January 2014, 17:57 »
Ask the wheel specialist :cool:

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Re: Wheel experts needed! Clearing the arches!
« Reply #3 on: 31 January 2014, 20:44 »
Wont fit without spacers either!
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Re: Wheel experts needed! Clearing the arches!
« Reply #4 on: 31 January 2014, 20:46 »
No they wont!

You will need major arch work to fit the fronts at 8" with et20.

You want the wheel lip flush with arch lip?

I would get 8" et 20 all round then get your arches rolled and pulled to get them bang on.

If you want less work then et30

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Re: Wheel experts needed! Clearing the arches!
« Reply #5 on: 01 February 2014, 05:04 »
Thanks tweed ! I'm now looking to get a set that just fit as standard I.e no arch work needed as I can't be bother with the hassle!

Is there any chance anyone knows what combination of size etc with fit in the standard arch without modification? 

Thank you,

Rich!

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Re: Wheel experts needed! Clearing the arches!
« Reply #6 on: 01 February 2014, 06:45 »
Before all that though quick question is it hard to camber the rear wheels?

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Re: Wheel experts needed! Clearing the arches!
« Reply #8 on: 01 February 2014, 07:48 »
I apologise for my search function incompetence http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?PHPSESSID=vs8g4uq8laq0lrc4s3uhel4s77;topic=88044.0  :laugh:

Any one have any idea where I could get these fitted these will give me the clearance I need :)

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Re: Wheel experts needed! Clearing the arches!
« Reply #9 on: 01 February 2014, 08:56 »
You'll never get your car sitting like that audi without air