Alloy problem

[turkpolo]

Hi every1 im planning to buy steffan bcw alloys im sure youve herd of it. 9 x 14 would look stunning but would the calipers be a problem as they are wide and low offset
please help thanks very much

[Bepe]

well you can 14inch steelies over the brakes but iam not sure with the alloys being a low ofset

[turkpolo]

Honestly mate i havent got a clue if a problem will come up. With my schmidt modernlines 15 x 8 the centre spokes are nearly touching the caliper

[Tim_GTi]

Seen BCWs on Lupo GTis before, I don't think you'll have too much issues clearing the brakes, it's just the width and offset of them which you want to be careful about.

[turkpolo]

Saw these bbs rm's 4x100 15 8.5j front 9.8j rear the price is £1,100 is this a fair price? need the answer asap

many thanks

[Tim_GTi]

Totally depends on the condition of them dude.

Personally I think BBS wheels are over priced for what they are, the scene holds their value though.

If they were in mint condition I suppose that would sound right, negotiation over the £100 should be undertaken though.

But having said that, (and despite being one for 'show over go myself') I'd have a little bit more respect for my wheel bearings and opt for something a little narrower front and especially back.

[turkpolo]

They are in brand new condition, spotless. it is priced 1,499 but managed to drop it to 1,100 they look awsome however i will have to think about it a last time.
cheers tim

[turkpolo]

I found out the bbs rm offset, fronts are et 8 rears are et -5 I no it sounds mad but would i require alot of arch work and any other modifications?

many thanks for ya helps

[Tim_GTi]

Mate, you'll need custom fabricated arches on the rear, and probably on the front too. That's if you a half decent stance.

Just to put things into perspective, my Monos are 8X15 ET25 with 185/45s on them. I'm down about 85mm, and they scrub on the front at hard cornering/bumps in the road, and the rear can get pretty hectic with two heavy people in the back.

I know you've got your rear arches flared and fronts rolled at present. But for the fronts that won't make a difference, as the main issue is where the bumper meets the arch (the bit rollers don't touch).

Unless you've got serious money to build this stance, I'd look for some other wheels man, they're way too wide for the Polo and the offset is ridiculous.