Re: 18" or 17" rims?

[dave <dave.leahy@cwix.com>]

Mitch,
You can see pics of my car at www.dwna.com it is the red GTI-VR6. As far as
rubbing goes there is only a slight rub in the front when turning at full
lock. And that is only rubbing the plastic fender liner. No damage to the
car or tire. I've driven aggressively with four fat ass's in the car with no
problems. The key is having a good suspension and taking care of the rear
fenders.I rubbed like a dog with the 17's until I did my fenders. Now life
is dandy.

Good luck,
Dave

-----Original Message-----
From: Mitchman <mitchman@owt.com>
To: jettaglx@igtc.com <jettaglx@igtc.com>
Date: Thursday, July 01, 1999 1:35 AM
Subject: Re: 18" or 17" rims?


>Alright Dave.  Talk to me!  How can I fit 8" wide rims under my car?  Plus,
>in 18 inch size!  I don't believe it.  It's got to rub when you have a full
>carload of people.  If not, what's your offset?  Anywhere that I can see
>what Abt A24's look like?
>
>Mitch
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>>I would suggest getting your rear fenders rolled (40 bucks tops) and then
go
>>with 18's. You'll need to do your fenders with 17's as well.
>>
>>I've had 5 different sets of 17's before finally getting the rims I always
>>wanted. Abt A24's 18x8.
>>
>>Just please don't get some skinny 17x7 rims as they look like bicycle
wheels
>>from behind.
>>
>>Good luck!
>>Dave
>>
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