what rims
16-05-2006, 11:43 AM
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what rims
right i have a series 2 turbo lowered 40mm all round i was just wondering what wheels i can safely fit without rubbing
16-05-2006, 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.
16-05-2006, 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!
16-05-2006, 04:44 PM
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as above... got 16s on mine.... better all round for car and still look good!
16-05-2006, 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!
17-05-2006, 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
19-05-2006, 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
19-05-2006, 08:27 AM
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keep the standard ones mate and do something different with them!
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