RE: Any problems with perch/wheel clearances using coilovers

["Simpson, Chuck" <chuck.simpson@zeltech.com>]

It really depends on the combination of wheel width and offset.
I've heard people have run 17x7.5 with a 30mm offset successfully with
coilovers.  This is what I'm running, but with the H&R Cup Kit.  I'm not
sure what the limit is with the offset, but if you find yourself rubbing,
then you will need some spacers.

What kind of wheel were you planning to run with coilovers?

-Chuck Simpson
'97 GTI VR6




-----Original Message-----
From: drupthop [mailto:drupthop@foxinternet.net]
Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2002 2:20 PM
To: gti-vr6; jettaglx@igtc.com
Subject: Any problems with perch/wheel clearances using coilovers


After installing coilovers in your A3 bodies
have any of you run into problems with the
wheel/(coilover perch) clearances with your
aftermarket rims?

Also, what are the best width 17's that 
everybody is using that are not rubbing
at lower ride heights?

17X7, 17X8, etc

Thanks in advance!
DT