How much can I lower my car on 195/45/16's without trouble?

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all i know is that mines lowered on 205/40/17 falkens 50mm on g-max springs and shocks and i have VERY minimal probs on mine.you should be fine fella.
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youll be fine fella.if you do need a bit of arch work......dont be scared of it..its fun.
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CymruPolo wrote:I'd like to go about 40mm . . but it looks like it could be close call between the back end of the rear arches and tyres. Is anyone's MK4 lowered 40mm (or more) on 195/45/16's?
Should be 195/40/16's
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yep fine mate! my 1.0L was -40mm with 16" wheels, 195/45/16. tyres in this size are much cheaper!
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sorry mate! all been deleted, but i did post them up a while ago in this section
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i had a tiny bit on full lock but that was it
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