Lowered the Altea (With pics)

[CraigALTEA2.0SP]

so i will go fot et 45 and prob 10mm spacers on the rear then,

has anybody else had trouble with et45 with tyres rubbing on arch etc.

i assume this should be trouble free.

 

[Toxic]

yeah 10mm spacers shoudl be fine, i'm mot likely going down that route soon just to push out the rears a bit

 

[CraigALTEA2.0SP]

iv decided to go for 18" new style rs4 in gun metal,

can i have any educated opinions on this (red car) with 30mm drop

i think it should look pretty good but still original ish

 

[pdh 14a]

iv decided to go for 18" new style rs4 in gun metal,

can i have any educated opinions on this (red car) with 30mm drop

i think it should look pretty good but still original ish

I think it'll look awesome mate!

 

[SP.DK]

cool, what offset (18s)

is the correct altea stud pattern 5x112 or different

Think mine is 54 org. Seat rim offset and yes 5x112

It will look fine with the RS4, I have seen one

 

[CraigALTEA2.0SP]

should have the wheels tommoro!!

didnt get gun metall, as out of stock, and too impatient to wait, so i went for standard alloy silver. oh well should still look cool.

i just wish i had fitted lower suspension, but i will asses that once wheels are on.
does anybody know where you can get decent priced good quality spoilers from, and id like to get a debadged grill but not have to get it painted, so can you just replace the mesh section and keep the original trim (edge part - chrome)

 

[pdh 14a]

Finally heres the pics of the refurbed wheels! best £100 and 16 hours i've ever spent

 

[Toxic]

looking well though the offset looks more like ET35 than ET45 they are very close to the arches. mine are not that close.

 

[pdh 14a]

looking well though the offset looks more like ET35 than ET45 they are very close to the arches. mine are not that close.

I'll get my mirror and torch out tomorrow and check! I'm all confused now

 

[pdh 14a]

Actually,in the 3rd pic,i think it still had the 5mm spacer on! And the car had been jacked up so not settled fully,may gave the impression they are further out than they are!

 

[pdh 14a]

looking well though the offset looks more like ET35 than ET45 they are very close to the arches. mine are not that close.

if you think thats close to the arch! I took this pic of the 200 today

 

[pdh 14a]

looking well though the offset looks more like ET35 than ET45 they are very close to the arches. mine are not that close.

You are spot on mate! they are indeed et35

 

[Toxic]

lol, I thought so. mine are ET45 and sit inside the arches.

 

[pdh 14a]

Can see the slight difference now! was confused when you said your possibly putting a 10mm spacer on lol! at least you can see how it'll look now
I'd just go with a 5mm as you won't need longer studs then!

 

[pdh 14a]

Today was the first time i've been out with 4 good sized people and some shopping in the car,and the rear tyres do catch the plastic arch liner on bumps and sharp bends
Oh well its only plastic Hope theres no wiring running behind it

 

[googies]

Mine rub the arch liner, nice profile worn out now with full loads in the car, full load in boot, food etc, 5 people and full tank of fuel had the wheels slightly touching the arches, no damage done.

 

[pdh 14a]

Mine rub the arch liner, nice profile worn out now with full loads in the car, full load in boot, food etc, 5 people and full tank of fuel had the wheels slightly touching the arches, no damage done.

Glad i'm not the only one then

 

[CraigALTEA2.0SP]

alright guys,

Iv had my wheels on for a couple of weeks now,

Remember i have -30mm spring kit, and 8x18" (225-40-18)

I went for et 42 in the end (by accident as wanted et45) but they are pretty much flush with all of the arches and look awesome, so am happy with the et42 now but the only rubbing i get (with 5 peolpe in) is the front wheels touch the inner wheel arch screws when i hit a big bump in the road, is there a way to remove these without loosing the inner arch,

Plus id like to go lower with rear springs but dont know where to get just the rears

 

[pdh 14a]

alright guys,

Iv had my wheels on for a couple of weeks now,

Remember i have -30mm spring kit, and 8x18" (225-40-18)

I went for et 42 in the end (by accident as wanted et45) but they are pretty much flush with all of the arches and look awesome, so am happy with the et42 now but the only rubbing i get (with 5 peolpe in) is the front wheels touch the inner wheel arch screws when i hit a big bump in the road, is there a way to remove these without loosing the inner arch,

Plus id like to go lower with rear springs but dont know where to get just the rears

Any pics mate?

 

[Alteadan]

You can buy a set of Coilover on ebay now jamex £289 free post and there in the UK
Item number: 360202947399