Re: 18" or 17" rims?

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

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

-----Original Message-----
From: Mitchman <mitchman@owt.com>
To: Jetta GLX List <jettaglx@igtc.com>
Date: Wednesday, June 30, 1999 2:41 PM
Subject: 18" or 17" rims?


>I have a 1997 Jetta GLX.  I'd like to get some really nice rims for it but
>I'm not sure what size to get.  I know about the problems hitting pot holes
>with the larger rims, the extra weight, etc....  But what I want to know is
>if you can get an 18 inch wheel/tire combination that doesn't rub.  I've
>heard that the 17 inch 205/40/17 combination doesn't rub but I like the
>look of 18 inch rims even better.
>
>Any experience with this?
>
>Mitch
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