17"x7 alloys, any problems?

enimadrummer · Post by **enimadrummer** » Tue Jun 21, 2005 12:08 am

Just about to purchase some 17" x 7 alloys with 205/40/17 tyres for my 2000 Polo. Fitment is ok with, et 38.
Just wondering if theres any problems with putting these alloys on? Will they rub when full lock? Will I have to adjust anything?
Cheers

sorted · Post by **sorted** » Tue Jun 21, 2005 10:44 am

Full Lock - Yes
Reversing Fast(ish) - Yes

back bumper lining with a full load sumtimes scuffs.

Its all easily fixed with a small area being grinded and hit with a hammer

Took me about 45 mins to fix all the rubbing problems / underseal

Neil

carmadaaron · Post by **carmadaaron** » Tue Jun 21, 2005 10:46 am

www.neil-f.net wrote:Full Lock - Yes
Reversing Fast(ish) - Yes

back bumper lining with a full load sumtimes scuffs.

Its all easily fixed with a small area being grinded and hit with a hammer

Took me about 45 mins to fix all the rubbing problems / unseal

Neil

cool job! so it doesnt rub at all now?

however, lowering will cause problems, because ppl with 16s have rubbing... time to roll the arches

enimadrummer · Post by **enimadrummer** » Tue Jun 21, 2005 11:05 am

ok cheers. i heard if u take mud flaps off its alright?
Hmm, I was gunna get it lowered by 30mm, will that make em rub or what?

sorted · Post by **sorted** » Tue Jun 21, 2005 11:13 am

I want to go 30mm... so i suppose i will find out sooner rather than later.

I dont have mud flaps ...but my mate has a civic (N Plate) when he put 15" on they dont rub - but when he reverses up hills/kerbs they fall off -wheel catches... so i presume the polo would do the same ? Well any car with bigger wheels than meant ?

Neil...

sorted · Post by **sorted** » Tue Jun 21, 2005 11:14 am

30mm ... if its only ever got 2 people in it - is meant to be ok..

But you'll need then rolled if u want to actually use ur car

Neil.

carmadaaron · Post by **carmadaaron** » Tue Jun 21, 2005 11:21 am

www.neil-f.net wrote:I want to go 30mm... so i suppose i will find out sooner rather than later.

I dont have mud flaps ...but my mate has a civic (N Plate) when he put 15" on they dont rub - but when he reverses up hills/kerbs they fall off -wheel catches... so i presume the polo would do the same ? Well any car with bigger wheels than meant ?

Neil...

with ppl in the back, the mudflaps are a pain,

best to remove them...

sorted · Post by **sorted** » Tue Jun 21, 2005 11:29 am

Sorted... any more questions enimadrummer ?

So this 30mm drop stuff...

Is it best to go for springs and shokies as a set or would the ebaitch sportline 30mm springs be ok on stock shockies.....

If i lower it - is it defo arches rolled ?

carmadaaron · Post by **carmadaaron** » Tue Jun 21, 2005 11:33 am

30mm is fine with a bit of DIY archwork (ask polosilver)

but if u carry loads (ie ppl in the back seats)
it culd end up like this (see below)

enimadrummer · Post by **enimadrummer** » Tue Jun 21, 2005 11:46 am

cheers guys!
Just ordered the wheels and the dealer said best not lower suspension if ur carrying stuff in the back (and being a drummer i will be!)
Ill post a pic of my car once i get my wheels!
Adios

sorted · Post by **sorted** » Tue Jun 21, 2005 2:55 pm

Cool - What kind are they ?

Thats a good few with 17" Now

The mk6 polo - is that lowered ? And i take it there people hidding in there

enimadrummer · Post by **enimadrummer** » Wed Jun 22, 2005 3:51 pm

wolfrace mantis ... dont ask!

lol.

www.neil-f.net, is your car lowered on those 17s or what? did u just have to take flaps off?

carmadaaron · Post by **carmadaaron** » Wed Jun 22, 2005 8:23 pm

www.neil-f.net wrote: The mk6 polo - is that lowered ? And i take it there people hidding in there

not lowered.... 3ppl in the back....

sorted · Post by **sorted** » Wed Jun 22, 2005 11:54 pm

Nah , im on standard shokies...

Ok Ok - If its sunny tomorrow i'll go down take a few pics show where the area that scuffs that needs hit with huge hammer to move it back 3cm. The rubbing on standard is not really that bad - ovi reason's you dont want ANY rubbing.

After hitting an area of 2cm * 2cm in the wheel arch and hitting it towards the back of the car (got me ? ) then there was no running.
See when you weld metal together and you get this kinda buldge - i grinded that down then hit it back with a hammer - undersealed it and replaced the inner mud thing (Not mud flaps - but the arch lining)

As i say - pic 2morro and it will explain much better !!

sorted · Post by **sorted** » Wed Jun 22, 2005 11:56 pm

carmadaaron wrote:
www.neil-f.net wrote: The mk6 polo - is that lowered ? And i take it there people hidding in there
not lowered.... 3ppl in the back....

Looks the s**t !!

I need mine lowered - scared incase i get 2 much rubbing as i have a full load now and then

It will be fun ... lowering is on hold till

A: I get the paintwork fixed (Scrathes . handles and spoiler)
B: New cluth fitted (One i have is shagged !! )

Where in Glasgow you from ?