anyone know the offset for 18" not to catch

yorks GT TDI · Post by **yorks GT TDI** » Wed Jul 02, 2008 6:26 pm

looking at some 18" alloys does anyone what the offset so they dont rub as im going to lower it

Tim_GTi · Post by **Tim_GTi** » Wed Jul 02, 2008 10:20 pm

The offset of what? A recommended offset that doesn't rub? It would also depends alot on the width of the alloy and the size width and profile of the tyre, but I would imagine anything around 30-40, don't quote me though,

Jeff GTi · Post by **Jeff GTi** » Wed Jul 02, 2008 10:46 pm

38 as standard is fine up to a 7.5j wheel as more than that it will most likely foul the suspension leg, if your using an 8j wheel use et35, but if your going low low, expect rubbing still, more so on the front and on full lock

also, you need to be using a 213x35x18 tyre

for more info, pm or speak to whitegtipolo as he's running 18" monzas

whitegtipolo · Post by **whitegtipolo** » Sun Jul 06, 2008 5:13 pm

18" Just fit, mine are 8j with 35mm offset, fit fine on standard suspension , when i lowered on coilovers though had to get 3mm spacers for the front as the rim/tyre nearly touched the adj ring on the front coilovers, still room under the arch too, the front arches are pretty easy to manipulate , tuck ya slash guard out of the way and fold the flaps of the arch right back too! Mine never catches on the front , just seems to catch on the back on the o/s but i think thats due to some axle alignment issues! Its going to be checked at Awsome as soon as i get round to doing my n/s front top mount which has gone!! Hope this helps any more info PM me!

Jeff GTi · Post by **Jeff GTi** » Mon Jul 07, 2008 12:14 am

how has your front top mount gone?????????

andy947 · Post by **andy947** » Mon Jul 07, 2008 7:10 am

Jeff GTi wrote:how has your front top mount gone?????????

Cos they are a known weak point and a crap design!!!

Once you start battering them with overly stiff coilovers they soon die.

flyfs6 · Post by **flyfs6** » Mon Jul 07, 2008 10:10 am

andy947 wrote:
Jeff GTi wrote:how has your front top mount gone?????????
Cos they are a known weak point and a crap design!!!

Once you start battering them with overly stiff coilovers they soon die.

How do you tell its gone?

whitegtipolo · Post by **whitegtipolo** » Mon Jul 07, 2008 9:38 pm

Well its cos i dropped it when building my coilies up and it split apart, so cos i didnt have a new one to hand LOL , i just put it back together, i knew it would go eventually, it clunks the spring when turning etc cos the the bearing is shot!

flyfs6 · Post by **flyfs6** » Mon Jul 07, 2008 9:43 pm

Cool. I think mine might be gone, but it maybe something else which my car is in at VW for at the moment.

Tim_GTi · Post by **Tim_GTi** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 9:45 pm

Mine clunk like there's no tomorrow!