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new 17's for my mk4 polo

Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2005 5:02 pm
by BamesRees
i m gettin 17's for my mk4 but not sure which ones to get, i like kahn RS-R
and dare v4 wheels, which ones do u think will suit the car better?

Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2005 5:37 pm
by R1CH
kahns mate,,theyre a lovely wheel,upto u tho mate,

Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2005 5:38 pm
by Speedlaw
I'd stay well clear of 17" wheels. They'll make the handling much worse, as well as acceleration, etc. If you want big wheels, stick to 16's with the right size tyre, then slam it. No substitute.

Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2005 5:47 pm
by R1CH
everyone seems to be anti-17s on here but i love mine,its lowered 50mm on em with 205/40/17 falkens and rubs a tiny amount on bulkhead/inner arch but thats rare,i suppose its down to personal choice and taste really,,wouldnt swap mine though and the handling is outstanding,,it REALLY sticks to the road,

Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2005 8:21 pm
by carmadaaron
kahns 8)

Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2005 2:41 pm
by Mac
I'd agree with Rich - 17/18s make the high speed (40mph+) much more planted and only first gear acceleration suffers noticabley

Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2005 3:45 pm
by R1CH
ive been lookin at tradin my razors for 17'' kahn RS-R,they are at the re-furb shop and hes painted em all black apart from the flat face area which has been polished,,they are gorgeous,ill see what happens. ps go for the kahns imo

Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2005 4:29 pm
by bstardchild
rich16v wrote:everyone seems to be anti-17s on here but i love mine
I don't think they are anti 17's - just that the best compromise and least hassle is 15's or 16's

Plus your speedo is 7% out on those tyres

Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2005 4:56 pm
by ][=][anson
like the idea of having 17's but dont like the tyre costs and high chance of rubbing :S

Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2005 8:15 pm
by R1CH
suppose so mate,hey go for some 17s mate,,minimal work old lad,,tyres arent so bad

Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2005 12:26 am
by razvwpolo
what about bbs split rims or deep dish wheels...

Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2005 8:59 am
by test_richie
Got to go low so keep away from 17". Get some 14" and slam the t**s off it.


Dave

Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2005 9:11 am
by ][=][anson
i like the look of rs4 alloys but dunno about goin for 17's. do they do em in 16"?

Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2005 11:55 am
by BamesRees
how bout me gettin asia tec dragons 17'', do u reckon they ll suit my mk 4 polo

Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2005 12:11 pm
by ][=][anson
depend what type of look your going for, they are a bit jap style so dont really know it they will suit the polo