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    What is the maximum wheel width under a MK2 Golf without scrubbing out or using stretch tyres ?
    Can anyone pass on some knowledge ?

    Thanks

  • #2
    Just spent sooo long working this out...

    Firstly, front or rear, what suspension, what guards, arch spats, what kind of look?

    perhaps post up a pic from the net of what kind of position you want your wheel to stick out, then should be able to go from there.
    87' MK2 GTI
    13' MK7 TDI

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    • #3
      I'd say probably maybe a 7" depends on ride height & tyres

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      • #4
        Do you know tommymacs old MK2 DUB551 ??

        Originally posted by jayjay View Post
        Just spent sooo long working this out...

        Firstly, front or rear, what suspension, what guards, arch spats, what kind of look?

        perhaps post up a pic from the net of what kind of position you want your wheel to stick out, then should be able to go from there.


        ---------- Post added 08-11-2011 at 11:01 PM ---------- Previous post was 07-11-2011 at 05:55 PM ----------

        This would be nice !!!


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        • #5
          EDIT: They are;

          BBS RS 8x15 with 185/45 tyres
          Last edited by walshydub; 09-11-2011, 11:05 AM.

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          • #6
            pretty much - rules are:

            8" front, 9" back is what guard room permits. offsets need to change if you go wide track (vr6 arms etc)

            rules can be bent/broken given an angle grinder/welding skills/patience/apathy toward tyre and guard conditions.

            for equal stretch, go 8s all round - easy to get tyre sizes. staggered sets means rotating your tyres is quite difficult.

            Offsets:

            anywhere between 15 and 35 depending on spacers/coilovers/suspension. choose wheels or suspension first!!

            The mk2 stance thread on vortex has sooo much info by the way. with photos. with specs! check it out
            87' MK2 GTI
            13' MK7 TDI

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            • #7
              WOW !!!

              You know your stuff.
              Thanks

              ---------- Post added at 08:18 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:17 PM ----------

              Thanks mate
              Well spotted from that pic.

              Originally posted by walshydub View Post
              EDIT: They are;

              BBS RS 8x15 with 185/45 tyres


              ---------- Post added 11-11-2011 at 03:43 PM ---------- Previous post was 10-11-2011 at 08:18 PM ----------

              These should fit ????


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              • #8
                With the right size adaptors, yes they will. What offset are they?

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                • #9
                  Porche d90's should fit easy with the correct adapters as stated,they're somewhere around 52 from memory so 25 or 30 mm adapter wold be good depending on tyre size... Are they the staggered set?

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