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Old May 16, 2006 | 11:43 AM
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right i have a series 2 turbo lowered 40mm all round i was just wondering what wheels i can safely fit without rubbing
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Old May 16, 2006 | 11:56 AM
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Ive got 17 inch RS7's on my s1 but my arches are shaved to take them, no chaffing though.
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Old May 16, 2006 | 12:16 PM
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Your better off on 16's mate, shoudln't have any trouble with rubbing and the car will handle much better on them than 17's!
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Old May 16, 2006 | 04:44 PM
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as above... got 16s on mine.... better all round for car and still look good!


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Old May 16, 2006 | 07:32 PM
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as above i think 16's will be ur max with that drop! mines got a 35mm drop and it rubs on 17's,not too bad though!
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Old May 17, 2006 | 08:06 PM
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I have 17's on mine with 30mm springs, My old one had 17's on it was drop 60mm and only rubbed with some in the back as i went over a bump
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Old May 19, 2006 | 01:19 AM
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16's on mine mate 25mm lower which is fine until i get passengers in the back

which luckily is once in a blue moon
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Old May 19, 2006 | 08:27 AM
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keep the standard ones mate and do something different with them!
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