Running on 18s?

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Match
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Running on 18s?

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222GTI wrote: Here's 2 pictures of my 6R GTI with 18's and 35 profile :mrgreen:
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nutztoys
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Re: Running on 18s?

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Match wrote:Just wondering if the tyres would rub. I know 17s are the way to go generally but i'm not lowering my polo. Can anyone find pictures of a polo running on 18s at standard height - not lowered?

Reason being that I won't be lowering my car because the roads in my area are so bumpy (I've often scraped going down in dips, not to mention getting clumps of grass in my bumper and grille).

Closest I've got: lowered 30mm with bodykit

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Hi guys,

Anyone know those wheels?

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Re: Running on 18s?

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I'm pretty sure they're the same alloys found on the MK4 R32
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Re: Running on 18s?

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jimbo_tdi wrote:I'm pretty sure they're the same alloys found on the MK4 R32
Yes they are:
VW Aristo
Wheel diameter (in.): 18
Wheel width (in.): 7.5
Wheel lug pattern (mm): 5x100
Wheel centerbore (mm): 57.1
Wheel offset (mm): 38
Wheel part #: 1J0-601-025-BA (88Z/8z8)
Center cap part #: 1J0 601 171 BXF

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