rude_aero Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 so heres my question how much do i have to increase the offset tobe running my 18" safely. i have heard somewhere the original offset for themk6 is abot 37 mm , would 45 mm offset due Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-Finesse Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 Remember by "increasing" the offset, you move the wheels further inwards, towards the inner arches and the associated brake pipes etc..... I think my 18s are ET42 and they just don't rub at all! ET45 will be safe, but you will definitely get rubbing on or near full lock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rude_aero Posted March 5, 2005 Author Share Posted March 5, 2005 thanks for the that il think il go for about 42 mm offset or something then dont want the rims to get to close tho the chassi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rude_aero Posted March 5, 2005 Author Share Posted March 5, 2005 i just discoverd that my new rims offset is just 37 mm will that work anyway otherwisé il be standing here whit a new set of useless wheels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-Finesse Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 Your arches may need rolling. What width is the wheel. 7inch, 7.5 or 8? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rude_aero Posted March 5, 2005 Author Share Posted March 5, 2005 they are 7,5 wide but it will just take the back to get it rolled right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-Finesse Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 The fronts will be fine (depending on how much you've lowered). Rears will probably need it. Tis not expensive though, or time consuming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew H Posted March 6, 2005 Share Posted March 6, 2005 i got quoted £35 an arch if i needed it doing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjonboy Posted March 7, 2005 Share Posted March 7, 2005 think jamsport in northampton do it bit cheaper than that £15 an arch is what ive heard but dont go on that cos i may be wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk6 Si Ross Posted March 7, 2005 Share Posted March 7, 2005 think jamsport in northampton do it bit cheaper than that £15 an arch is what ive heard but dont go on that cos i may be wrong<{POST_SNAPBACK}> where you from mate??? you local??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambo Posted March 10, 2005 Share Posted March 10, 2005 Mine are 7.5 with an et 37 and they are fine, had the rears rolled just to be sure but think i would probably have gotten away without it really. Lowered 40mm and it doesn't rub at all, ever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rude_aero Posted March 10, 2005 Author Share Posted March 10, 2005 Lambo What size of tires do you run on your 18"s im gonna go whit 215/40 or 215/35 sounds good that your running it lowered 40 mm and still dont rub , il think il go as low as its possible !!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyJay Posted March 10, 2005 Share Posted March 10, 2005 hey mate i have 18's with an offset of 42mm it's lowered about 60mm front and 75 on the back with coilovers and it never rubs,had a bit of archwork but not alot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rude_aero Posted March 11, 2005 Author Share Posted March 11, 2005 RyJay sounds good id like to get my lowered to the ground i think thats the only way to go !!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambo Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 Sorry mate, the tyres are 215/35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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