How low, can you go?

[Benji-boy]

My 'beeza has 17" alloy wheels on it, just wondered if i got the 60 - 40 lowering kit for it, would the arches still take the alloys, as i dont want to have to find out after carrying out the work that i need smaller alloy wheels...

ta, Ben

 

[MarkJ]

I ain't no expert but i would imagine you would get some rubbing at least with 17's.

 

[jenk]

A quick search will answer your question. I think the sensible no scrubage option on 17's is 40mm. Since when has sensible been the best option though

 

[prelift gti2.0]

60 mm on front will rub inner arch, worse with 205 45 17, rear 40 is ok but 5 in the car and itl rub! itl be a sore ride as i found out

 

[Benji-boy]

im thinkning of maybe dropping down to 16's maybe 15's and 60 at the front, 40 at the back

 

[CraigW]

Well ive got 15's on my 1.4 with 195/50 tyres. Ive lowered it 60mm/40mm i think, was only meant to be 40/40 but i think it is more than that. I dont get any rubbing, i only get it if i good over a speedbumps alittle to fast or hit a bad bump in the road. But im not complaining cos it looks loads better than the way it did before!

 

[Benji-boy]

sorry if its hassle, but have you got any pics, as i'd like to see what it'd look like with some 15's and the susp dropped. ta.

also in the market for sum 15" black alloys, anyone? as of above post ^^

 

[__B3NNY__]

The lad i brought my mk2 cupra from told me that it had been lowerd 60mm im not sure if that was all round or the front but in 18months of owning it i never once had any scubage with 17"`s

David.

 

[Jamin Berry]

Your yellow is totally different to mine! Has it ever been resprayed?

 

[__B3NNY__]

Your yellow is totally different to mine! Has it ever been resprayed?

Thats my old mk2 mate havent got it any more, But not as fare as i am aware it hasnt been sprayed only the bonnet and that was after that piccy was taken. give it a good detail by hand mate that should bring you a nice shine.

David.

 

[surcalation]

60mm should rub all over unless you have done some serious arch work.

40mm on 17"s will give you slight rub but is the safest lowness looking one.

 

[CraigW]

Theres a few pics of my car lowered 60/40 (More like 50mm all round) on 15's. Bigger wheels aint practical for me cos i use my car for work and carry passengers!! Was only meant to be a 40/40 lowering kit but i aint complaining cos it looks good and im happy with the way it looks.

When i was looking for my alloys i was going to go for 16's or 17's but i cudnt afford to tyres for those sizes so i went for 15's cos i was able to afford to buy tyres.