wide wheels and Eibach springs. Will it work?

[Mart!n-GTI-DK]

I've been thinking of putting som 8x15" Schmidt Modernline rims with 195/45-15 wheels on my GTI...

But then it wouldn't look right without lowering the car.
I would if possible like to avoid coilovers. So after looking at the thread about Eibach springs on GTI's I got to thinking if it would be possible to lower the car by using springs instead of coilovers...

But my problem is if it would rub or give problems if I hit a bump a little to fast...

Anybody have any experience in that area???

[alexperkins]

It shouldnt make too much difference, apart from the ride being firmer (ie the shock, being compressed, wont absorb as much impact as say a full spring and shock kit designed to take that kind of drop). If you are going for springs with wide wheels, id get the shocks to match personally.

[Mart!n-GTI-DK]

as long as I can avoid coilovers...

But what shocks would you recomend?

[Tim_GTi]

Stance won't look right IMO.

If your going with wide wheels, go with a low stance. I had 8X15 ET 25 TH Monos on standard height, that was a joke. I fitted coilovers to around 60mm, and it still didn't look right.

I'm down about 85mm+ all round, and it looks so much better.

Also, if your going to get 15X8s, get 185/45 tyres.

[turkpolo]

Stance won't look right IMO.

If your going with wide wheels, go with a low stance. I had 8X15 ET 25 TH Monos on standard height, that was a joke. I fitted coilovers to around 60mm, and it still didn't look right.

I'm down about 85mm+ all round, and it looks so much better.

Also, if your going to get 15X8s, get 185/45 tyres.

I totally agree with tim, with modern lines you need a massive drop, well thats down to you but it wont look right otherwise
anyway have sent you the pm dude