RE: 18" or 17" rims?

["Ng, Kevin (NationsCredit)" <kevin.ng@nationscredit.com>]

Dave, how did you "take care" of the rear fenders? I have the H&R coilovers
riding on 215/40-17 (17x7), and it's weird, the rubbing the car gets in the
rear with passengers seems to occur where the fronts of the rear tires hits
the fender (the most forward part of the rear wheel well). How do I know
this? Those black plastic clips at the ends of the side skirts flew out, and
that part of the wheel well is slightly bent now. It seems as though the
wheels move *forward* somehow when going over bumps?? I have a friend with
215/45-17 (17x7) on his GTI-VR6 and the same thing happened.

Kevin

BTW, I went to the dealer and found out that VW does not sell just the clips
separately (ie. I have to buy the entire side skirt). WTF? I may have to
take a trip to the dealer sometime "after hours" for a little five finger
discount.

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	dave [SMTP:dave.leahy@cwix.com]
> Sent:	Thursday, July 01, 1999 2:59 AM
> To:	jettaglx@igtc.com
> Subject:	Re: 18" or 17" rims?
> 
> 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
> >
> >
> >
> >>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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> >