MK3 Random Thread

[rayray086]

What's a good ballpark figure for 7 and 8 inch wide wheels for offset to have a bit of poke or just fitting flush? I'm super confused, I thought I knew how offset worked but it gets more complicated when you change wheel width etc

If you're looking for a cheap set of wide wheels, you can't go past those off-the-shelf wide steelies. Most tyre shops should be able to get them in for around $100 each - Wheel Tyre Package 15x8 ET 20 4x100 15" NEW Tyres SET 4 Dish JDM Steel | eBay. A set of 195/45R15 (or 195/50R15 if you want a bit more sidewall) will get them to sit nicely on the Mk3, but make sure you roll your guards.

[browntown42]

That's what I was thinking, found some with +20 offset. I have heard people talking about Dynamic D steelies bending under load as they were intended for track use.

[Surfpig]

+20 will sit flush on a mk3

[HaydEn]

Who's selling a vr or 3dr?

[stefcio007]

Is the fan controller module the same for all models or is the VR one specific? And what is it's part number?

[HaydEn]

Would say so.

Go have a look. If not will look tomorrow for you

[Juzzpc]

I've noticed a humming from the front of my car when I make speed , it's starts around 60kph then gets noticeable around 80-90kph. going to guess wheel bearings , but what else could be a possible cause.
100@2k feels more like 4k and it's very distracting.

[browntown42]

What's stock tyre specs for a GL? Places like Jax say 185/60R14s, If i'm gonna buy some new rubber, Can I go for like 185/45/R14's without any consequences or will it bring too much trouble?
Cheers

[Juzzpc]

What's stock tyre specs for a GL? Places like Jax say 185/60R14s, If i'm gonna buy some new rubber, Can I go for like 185/45/R14's without any consequences or will it bring too much trouble?
Cheers

if you're not lowered , you might look funny. shouldn't be an issue

[rayray086]

What's stock tyre specs for a GL? Places like Jax say 185/60R14s, If i'm gonna buy some new rubber, Can I go for like 185/45/R14's without any consequences or will it bring too much trouble?
Cheers

That's a lot smaller. I wouldn't suggest doing it; your speedo will read a lot faster (approx by 10%; so when the speedo reads 100kph, you're actually doing 90kph) but the biggest difference is in the ride height - you'll be approx 2" lower than before. The car will be low but you'll have huge wheel gap in the arches; looks great if it's a juiced '64 Impala but not a hatchback.

Whatever tyres/wheels you get, make sure you stick with the standard rolling diameter. If you want low-profile tyres, perhaps look at 16" wheels or even 17".

[Juzzpc]

rays on the ball

[browntown42]

I knew there was something off, I had these other mags on that were on the parts car, they are 195/45/R15's and I definitely felt the speedo difference. Gonna chuck the stockies back on and I've got coilovers so I'll adjust the height so it's not Impala style

[HaydEn]

Anything can work. Just wind the coils down

[Blep]

Anyone know where I can pick up a new brake light switch? Or repair mine? eBay ones are ~$50 posted and I'll have to wait.

I only have brake lights 50% of the time, not good, cheers.

[milan12]

Does anyone know of a good independent Volkswagen servicing place located in Melbourne, Victoria.

I have found a few flaws in my mk3 Cabriolet which I wouldn't mind fixing

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