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Offline nosaj26

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what size alloys
« on: 09 January 2006, 12:46 »
i have a mk3 gti, still got the standard 15 inch alloys, anybody got any advice how big i can go, or have any experience of larger wheels?
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Offline NEILS-GTI-MK3

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Re: what size alloys
« Reply #1 on: 09 January 2006, 20:14 »
I had 17" on my last golf, and they looked great, but remember when you come to buying new tyres, then ent cheap for a good set of 17's. I'm looking at alloys at the mo, and I'm going for 15" this time, only because I think the car will sit to high on 17's, but i might lower it yet. and being lowered on 15's it should sit qiute nice, that euro look as they say in the vdub crowd! :grin:
 Is yours lowered?
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Offline nosaj26

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Re: what size alloys
« Reply #2 on: 10 January 2006, 00:41 »
not yet im just starting to play with car now, im starting with 57i induction kit, fse power boost valve and power chip, this should all be done by end of week (as long as it all arrives) alloys is my next challange just not sure what i can get away with, cheers for sdvice
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Offline golfpro

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Re: what size alloys
« Reply #3 on: 10 January 2006, 08:41 »
mines lowered 40mil on 17s and the wheels fit nicely under the arches. Also with not havin lowered it stupid amounts the ride isnt too bad.
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Re: what size alloys
« Reply #4 on: 10 January 2006, 08:49 »
mines dropped 60mm on 17's, you shud be fine with them as long as you dont go over a  7 'n' 1/2in wide rim.........
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Offline nosaj26

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Re: what size alloys
« Reply #5 on: 10 January 2006, 12:44 »
thanks people, 17 is what i was after, lowering will have to be the missin after at that!
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Re: what size alloys
« Reply #6 on: 10 January 2006, 13:03 »
Watch the width!!!

I have 17x8's with 215x40 tyres and there is a slight fouling problem on the rear.

So go for 7 or 7.5 wide wheels with 205 wide tyres. Should be no problem then.
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Re: what size alloys
« Reply #7 on: 10 January 2006, 13:12 »
I've got 7.5x16's and I get some scrubbing on the rear (lowered 60mm), only very minor though, just needs a simple arch adjustment.

I'd go for 17's, unless you lower it a lot 16's can still look lost in the arches!
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Offline MK3GTIDAMO

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Re: what size alloys
« Reply #8 on: 10 January 2006, 13:42 »
Im runnin 8.5x17s slammed on coilovers an mine dont rub.
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Re: what size alloys
« Reply #9 on: 10 January 2006, 20:01 »
this is what 17's look like on a gti that isn't lowered.......



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