What Size Wheels, Tyres and Drop ?

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DubGTI
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What Size Wheels, Tyres and Drop ?

Post by DubGTI »

Thought making a thread about wheel, tyre and suspension setup's would be a good idea to help people when making a choice on buying. (save all the headaches)

It would be great if everyone who has changed any of the above setup could contribute by saying what size Wheels (including Offset), Tyres and what suspension they are running, also whether or not you get any rubbing issues.

This would be a great resource with enough input, and maybe even a sticky :!:

Cheers in advance :D

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thedees1
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Re: What Size Wheels, Tyres and Drop ?

Post by thedees1 »

Ok i will start it off.

Wheels- TSW Catalunya 15", 4x100 pcd, offset of et35 £320 for 4

Tyres- 195/45/15 78v 2x nankang 2x poweracer,all due to be replaced

Suspension-Lowered 40mm using PI springs only £79 for springs

No rubbing issues even with a full load

Ride quality and handling has improved slightly

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Dee-vub
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Post by Dee-vub »

i'll put on my set up at the moment but its gonna be completely different in a couple of weeks!

Wheels - Dare V2 16", 4x100pcd, offset i am unsure. Was like £600 just over a year ago.

Tyres - 195/45/16 Budget Federel's

Suspension - Lowered 40mm on gmax springs

No rubbing unless full of fat bastards in the back! and thats only when i go over a big bump or dip.

Ride quality and handling is definitely better with less bodyroll.

Cant wait for new whel tyre and suspesnion set up tho!!!! you'll soon see!
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neilw
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Post by neilw »

FK Highsport Coilover dropped about 70 at teh front 80 at the rear. 45 Profile Tyres on 15" Rims

Never rubbed, scrapped the bottom of the car afew times on large speed hump. Broke Exaust mount near the cat.

An excuse for a new Pic :)

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Del_GTi
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Post by Del_GTi »

Eibach 50mm. Sachs Advantage Shocks.

Standard 15" BBS RXII's on 45 Profile tyres. Front - Federal SS 595. Rear - Michelin Pilot.

Never buffed, though mudflaps scrap over some speedbumps and going into my driveway. 8)

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