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hey ebody.

looing to get a new set of alloys come the end of the month. Currently runnin 175/60 R 14 with -40mm Gmax springs & shocks. Im stuck between two options:

1) do i go for 15"s with 45 or 50 profile
2) get -60mm springs (if you can?) and geta new set of 14"s with slightly lower profile tyres?!

Either way i need (really want ) new alloys, any1 got some suggestions?

Cheers, Robin!

Unless you get thin 15s, you won't be able to put 50 profile tyres on, and 45 profile tyres will rub with a 40mm drop.

I'm sure Spax do -60mm springs, so that shouldn't be a problem.

ok thanx m8. wot size alloys do you have? the 175/60 14s fill the arches quite nice so thot that the 15s wood go on ok witha lower profile? do you think new 14s wood catch with -60mm drop?

I have 15x6.5 alloys with 195/45 tyres, it's the width that causes problems with rubbing really not the size. You should be fine with 175 width tyres I'd have thought.

ok thanx m8. theres def enuff room in height 4 15"s, hadnt thot much bout width

IMO 14" wheels are the best size for a Mk 3 polo. Run with 185-50 or 195-45 tyres you can't go wrong