Polo ride height & wheel fitment thread

[MrDeathLad]

Not trying to start a battle like the golf and 9n3 lot, but just curious to know how low other polos are and what wheels your currently rocking.

coil-overs or just springs, oem+, im interested in all.

And if not lowered, you can still add your wheel specs. This way new comers can see what widths/ offsets work on the polo.

Key points i think would be:
What components you have
The ride height drop (or range for coils)
Wheel/Tyre size (encase of over or under size)
Ground to arch height Front/Rear

alternatively, follow a similar layout from the mkiv thread:
Front: wheels/tyre size
Rear: wheel/tyre size
Arch height to ground Front:
Arch height to ground Rear:
Photo 1: showing height of car
Photo 2: showing poke/fitment in relation to the guards
(photos not necessary, just to show others how it all looks)



TSI with Sports pack
Setup: springs, 15mm drop
Ronal Boavista
Front: 17x7 et46 215/40/17
Rear: 17x7 et46 215/40/17
Arch height to ground Front: 630mm
Arch height to ground Rear: 672mm
(note; these heights may be wrong, was working backwards around my coil-over install and change of wheels, please pm me if you know the actual height)

[MrDeathLad]

and i'll go

Setup: coil-overs, KW V1
Wheels: Ronal Aristo
Front: 18x7.5 et38 215/35/18 (kumho KU39)
Rear: 18x7.5 et28 (10mm spacer) 215/35/18 (Kumho KU39)
Arch height to ground Front: 614mm
Arch height to ground Rear: 625mm

[BLN355]

Setup: coil-overs, KW V1
Wheels: GTI Denvers
Front: 17x7 et46 215/40/17 (15mm spacer)
Rear: 17x7 et46 (20mm spacer) 215/40/17
Arch height to ground (to centre hub) Front: 597mm (317mm)
Arch height to ground (to centre hub) Rear: 610mm (320mm)


This is as low as I can get it with these wheels and spacers without it scrubbing out in hard cornering situations. It will still get minir scrub if hitting a big dip in the road at higher speeds (above 60k/hr).
It is also as low as the rear coils can be wound down, there is possibly another 10-15mm if the coil adjustment is removed completely.


Denvers:




Aristo's (same tyre specs as mrdeathlad & no spacers)

[GTI JOE]

Setup: H&R Sport Springs 25/40
Wheels: Sparco Assetto Gara
Front & Rear: 17X7.5 et35 215/40/17 (Federal 595 EVO), no spacers.
Arch height to ground Front: 610mm
Arch height to ground Rear: 620mm

[LunchboxVRS]

Polo GTI
H&R 25/40
OZ racing ulltraleggra 17x8 215/40 (stock Dunlop's)


I would not go any lower with the 8" wheel as the front is dead level if not a 1-2mm out side and if the tyre wasn't stretch a little it would be nearly touching as is.

I honestly thought the H&R springs would make it more firmer but I have felt no difference in that department. What I have found is that in reducing the height therefore centre of gravity combined with the stiffer spring type in regards to pitching over itself (side to side) there is less body roll. There's a long sweeping corner that I've been using to test on the way home of the highway. I come in at 110 and try to hold as much speed as possible without the car pushing wide. Without springs around 75, with springs over 80kmh can be held without it pushing.
I've also changed my wheels (not rubber) to the tune of 6-7 kg off a corner which may aid this a little.

Apologies for the crap picture. I've had my DSLR fixed and when I get the car back (2 weeks at the dealer now) will be out to take more.

[gavs]

polo ride height

Great thread MrDeathLad! Please people, keep this without comment, just specs for people's reference. If I see any comments, to save from things getting out if hand I will just delete them.

Stickied too

[bigfoot]

Setup: H&R Sport Springs 25/40
Wheels: TSW Nurburgring 18x8 ET35
Tyres: Khumo 225/35
Arch height to ground Front: 610mm
Arch height to ground Rear: 635mm

[VWplo]

Polo TSI
Weitec Coil-overs
TSW Mallory 5, matte black finish 17x8"
falken RT615 205/40

Arch to ground all round : 610mm



best thing is no scrubbing or rubbing of any kind, even when driving spiritedly

love it

[dening]

VW GTR24 or VW Motorsport Wheels as they are known.

Standard GTI Ride Height
17x7 ET46
215/40 R17 Dunlop SportMAXX

[ATYPIC]

Setup: H&R Monotube coilovers
Wheels: Varrstoen 17x9.0 ET35
Tyres: Kumho KU31 215/40R17
Arch height to ground Front: 612mm
Arch height to ground Rear: (??)

[gavs]

polo ride height

It is the same thread, upon request I changed the title. Please ask questions in another thread though as this thread is meant purely for specs, not questions.

[MrDeathLad]

thought this could do with a bit of an update.

this is how the rear of my polo currently sits.

Kw V1, perches removed, top holder thingy removed, lower bump-stop cut in half (go on, someone have a go at me for that one)

Arch to Ground; 595mm

[gavs]

Factory ride heights

Factory Ride Heights: (Measured from rim-centre to wheel arch)

Standard running gear: 366 +/-10mm

Sports running gear: 351 +/-10mm

Heavy Duty running gear: 381 +/-10mm

[Pies]

Setup: FK Highsport Coilovers
Arch height to ground Front: 595mm
Arch height to ground Rear:600mm
Wheels: TSW Carthage 17x8 et35 wrapped in 215/40

[njg02]

Gavs.
My tdi is 350mm at the front and 380mm at the rear. I wouldn't mind 380 at the front the same as the rear. I need ground clearance for my daily drive up and down the Bruise Highway in CQ. Any ideas why my car is on a slant? Also I'm running 14" rims with 175/65 tyres. Next tyres will be 185/70 for extra height.
Neil