Mk2 Wheel Offsets

[c-red]

Howdy All,
Just wondering what are the best offsets for a slammed Mk2 on a 7 or 8" rim.
Mainly just wanting to know what you are all running.
Many Thanks,
Jeff

[VwJunkie]

Hey mate, im running 17x7 rims with 40 offset, its got about 15mm between rim and shock... Hope thia helps, Stef

[jayjay]

it really depends what you wanna go for...

ie, if you want your wheels to tuck, you'll want a slightly higher offset, say et30 ish on a 7" rim. for 8" it's quite hard to get tuck unless you stretch a skinny tyre over it (195 or 185)

8's on the front of a non powersteer mk2 wouldn't be very fun..

[evorobin]

8's on the front of a non powersteer mk2 wouldn't be very fun..

I disagree although probably because I've had a non power steer mk2 for the last ten years. Got 7.5" rims on, et20 with 205/40/16

They scrub so probably want a slightly higher offset with a 195 if really dumped. My tyre sits nearly level with the top of the arch

[c-red]

Guys,
I'm going for a classic, if slightly cliche Euro Look.
Looking for some BBS RS at the moment in 16" or possibly some 17s in 5 stud that I'll get re-pcd'd.
Have attached the planning pic...
Jash

[c-red]

Der. Attached Pic

[evorobin]

What's the budget?

[twin eng, twin turbs]

Im running 17 by 7 1/2" with 205 40's and can tuck the backs tyres right under the guards with a 35mm offset and front tyres are just in the guards but coilovers help get it as low as possible then udjust if it scrubs!

[AusScare]

Im running 17 by 7 1/2" with 205 40's and can tuck the backs tyres right under the guards with a 35mm offset and front tyres are just in the guards but coilovers help get it as low as possible then udjust if it scrubs!

Any pics of yours? I have 17x7 wheels and coilovers coming this week, so want to see what they'll be looking like!

Currently looks like this, so how much of that gap can I remove before it scrubs?

[c-red]

What's the budget?

For the BBS or the whole build? Seeing how little I can spend on the BBS - good luck I know and trying to have the whole thing on the road under 5...
Jash