Re: 18" or 17" rims?

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

Kevin,
I used a pad sander and took off as much material all the way around. Just
make sure to use a wet rag to keep the paint cool to avoid chipping. My
friend has a GLX with 17x8 and 215's and his car is DUMPED. Fully tucked in
there and no rubbing. Another friend has a GTI and his plastic bits popped
off his car, and he has a stock suspension. Go figure. Don't forget to wear
gloves when you go out at night...

Dave
95 GTI-VR6N (Back on the road tomorrow, hopefully..)





-----Original Message-----
From: Ng, Kevin (NationsCredit) <kevin.ng@nationscredit.com>
To: 'jettaglx@igtc.com' <jettaglx@igtc.com>
Date: Thursday, July 01, 1999 3:46 PM
Subject: RE: 18" or 17" rims?


>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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>> >
>> >
>> >
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