17' gti's. tell me what you guys think

jonnymoore · Post by **jonnymoore** » Wed Nov 30, 2011 1:42 pm

baring in mind that these tyres are really low profile. so what you's think? fit alright, or need 18's to fill the arch gap perfectly?

CANDYMAN · Post by **CANDYMAN** » Wed Nov 30, 2011 2:13 pm

I guess with proper profile tyres it would look differant, What profile are these ones? I keep toying with the idea of 18" when i get mine but just worried if they will rub either on lock or with people sat in the car, Think 18" are about 8"wide not sure what the clearence is between the back side of the wheel and the wheel tub?

jonnymoore · Post by **jonnymoore** » Wed Nov 30, 2011 2:18 pm

i couldnt tell you what profile they are, they're my brothers. i wouldnt mind about the wheel rubbing as long as it looked good. but i dont wanna get 18's if its gonna make the car look alot higher ''/

CANDYMAN · Post by **CANDYMAN** » Wed Nov 30, 2011 4:40 pm

Hiya

It should tell you on the side of the tyre what the profile is should say like 185/65/15 obviously yours wont say that as they are 17"

benmkiv · Post by **benmkiv** » Wed Nov 30, 2011 5:15 pm

Haha wheels rubbing are a big problem man you need to worry :p just keep the 17's and lower

jonnymoore · Post by **jonnymoore** » Wed Nov 30, 2011 5:21 pm

its already lowered 55mil at the back and 35 at the front.

NeilMcConville · Post by **NeilMcConville** » Wed Nov 30, 2011 6:36 pm

Give the car a wash! :L

jonnymoore · Post by **jonnymoore** » Wed Nov 30, 2011 6:51 pm

hahaha believe it or not, it was washed, waxed and detailed on monday.haha i blame northern irelands weather.

AJ_7 · Post by **AJ_7** » Wed Nov 30, 2011 6:52 pm

Could definatley do with a wash and those alloys are crying for a refurb!! That aside, I think they'd look pretty boss lad

NeilMcConville · Post by **NeilMcConville** » Wed Nov 30, 2011 7:38 pm

I havent washed mine in about two weeks and dont want to take it to some crappy place cause i like doing it myself

My wheels are nearly black now though and they look sweet! :L

jonnymoore · Post by **jonnymoore** » Wed Nov 30, 2011 8:00 pm

a nice little thought came into my head today. im thinking about putting bags in next year

btw, you ever measured the distance from the ground to your car? im curious to see how it sits compared to one on coils.

jonnymoore · Post by **jonnymoore** » Wed Nov 30, 2011 10:35 pm

i measured last night and i think it said 4 and a half inches but it was pretty dark so it could be a few mm either way. i done it from the ground up to the corner of the side splitter beside the wheel.

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