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Noob With Questions...
Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2006 12:36 pm
by luckynumber37
Hi Guys, new to the site. Currently driving a classic Mini Cooper 1.3i and need something faster & German! So, i've decided on a MKV 1.4 16v 100bhp, i'm just planning how i'm going to do it up...i've got a good idea of what i'm going to do. However, i'm having second thoughts about the 17"rs4's i had planned to put on it as i've just seen a set of a8's in the MK VI section on a black polo and love the look of them, anyone know if they look good on a MK V and if there's any problems with fitting 18's as opposed to 17's?
Cheers Guys
Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2006 3:13 pm
by loud
dont slow the car down with big wheels
each to their own though, but i definately wouldnt go above 17"
Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2006 3:31 pm
by mc_iver_9n
I think you might need archwork done to fit 18''s on a MKV. Im getting 17'' Audi A8 alloys for my MKVI 9n
Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2006 4:25 pm
by ModifiedMadness
TBH mate, 18's would look stupid on a MK5 Polo, personally I'd stick with 15's or 16's
Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2006 4:49 pm
by Randall
yeah i had go with tom on this one 15"s or 16"s are the ultimate choice with a side portion of lowering (i need to go lower
especially after havin blokey next to me with his gti sun)
Rich
Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2006 5:04 pm
by Dee-vub
dont even go near 18's it'll look soooooooooo stupid on a polo. i think 17's look too big, but thats just my opinion, you dont realise how much big wheels actually slow the car down. when i went from the original 13" steels to my 16's, i noticed a slight reduction in the speed. i cant even imagine what 17's or even 18's would do. go 15's or 16's but REALLY low. and that is what makes a polo. Personally i prefer 16's on it, but thats me just biased. wheels cost alot and basicly transform the car, you dont want to make the mistake in your choice. i dont like the choice of alloy i have for my car, but i'll change them soon. prob be up for sale asap.
Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2006 5:54 pm
by loud
14s or 15s for the win
Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2006 6:08 pm
by mc_iver_9n
Think you've got your answer
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Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2006 8:46 am
by MaxZ
one of my mates had 18s on a polo with standard suspension and it didnt anywhere near full lock and scrubbed everywhere like hell so if i was you.. id avoid it
Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2006 9:00 am
by DanDiesel
15s or 16s max!!
ps- welcome to the forum!!
Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2006 6:04 pm
by enimadrummer
Go for 18s!!! Just so i can see what it looks like
I got 17s on without any problems, but its higher than the moon and need archwork to go really low. Can only go about -35mm i believe without archwork!
Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2006 6:25 pm
by loud
it would look something like this
Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2006 6:34 pm
by ModifiedMadness
hahahahaha
Yep, just like that I think
Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2006 7:01 pm
by mc_iver_9n
They look like 24''s
Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2006 7:45 pm
by Dee-vub
enimadrummer wrote:Go for 18s!!! Just so i can see what it looks like
I got 17s on without any problems, but its higher than the moon and need archwork to go really low. Can only go about -35mm i believe without archwork!
no dont go for 18's cos i can guarentee you'll regret it. it'll look silly! and it'll move like a slug! that photoshop is pretty accurate i'd say