wheels and suspension

trunksy · Post by **trunksy** » Sat Feb 10, 2007 11:16 pm

ive just bought a set of 14" x 8" schmidt th line wheels and im gunna run them on 185/55/14. also got a set of FK highsport coilovers. how much should i lower it by? im thinking 60mm all round.
any suggestions?

sally_healey · Post by **sally_healey** » Sat Feb 10, 2007 11:37 pm

You'll EASILY get away with 60mm all round with 14". I've just done 50mm(ish) with 15" x 8" wheels. You'll probably be able to go a bit lower too with that size wheel (to take up the extra arch space), just check if it scrubs on full lock before you give it too much stick

trunksy · Post by **trunksy** » Sat Feb 10, 2007 11:57 pm

cheers mate. do u think ive chosen a good set of wheels? im only asling this coz ive just got rid of mu mk2 golf 1.9 8v and i had that rolling on 15" porsche teledial rims and lowered 80mm. the porsche teledial rims are on ebay atm, hoping for Â£600.