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May 07, 2009, 01:46:19 pm

catlin_cava

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« on: May 07, 2009, 01:46:19 pm »
Whats the widest rim i could put on a 97 Mk3, I plan on lowering it 1.5 inches, and I'm thinking of running either a 15 or 16.
I want to go with a look something like that...
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Reply #1May 07, 2009, 02:33:55 pm

juleshs

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« Reply #1 on: May 07, 2009, 02:33:55 pm »
but thats a mk2

Reply #2May 07, 2009, 02:36:23 pm

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« Reply #2 on: May 07, 2009, 02:36:23 pm »
Quote from: "juleshs"
but thats a mk2


I know I couldn't find any pics of a mk3 with that paticular look,
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1999.5 VW Jetta TDI Bosch .216mm injectors and Malone stage 2, soon 11mm pump and vnt 22(parked for the winter)
2010 VW Golf City 2.0L "Hers"

Reply #3May 07, 2009, 02:50:26 pm

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« Reply #3 on: May 07, 2009, 02:50:26 pm »
it all depends on the offset (et). i have a set of 15s on my mk2 but they have a offset of 24 and they batter my arches i think standard offset is 38. hope bthis helps

Reply #4May 07, 2009, 02:54:27 pm

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« Reply #4 on: May 07, 2009, 02:54:27 pm »
thanks
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2012 VW Golf 2.5 5speed Deep Black Pearl
1999.5 VW Jetta TDI Bosch .216mm injectors and Malone stage 2, soon 11mm pump and vnt 22(parked for the winter)
2010 VW Golf City 2.0L "Hers"