Reply With QuoteLegally they will be fine, I think you will be ok regarding tyre scrub but maybe you will be pushing the friendship to the brake caliper, you might be looking at 12mm less clearance...
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Probably been done to death but here goes.
Polo GTI (6R) stock wheels and tyres are 17X7, 5X100, Offset 46, 215/40/17. Now, I have H&R springs installed (25/40). Interested to know if it be possible to mount 18X8, 5X100, Offset 45, 225/35/18? Any opinions on performance, legalities, stance etc.????
2011 POLO GTI 3dr, Candy White, Audio-Comfort-Xenon PacksMODS: H&R Sport Springs - Bilstein B12s - Whiteline Sway Bar - Milltek Cat Back Exhaust - Sparco Assetto Gara Wheels
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Legally they will be fine, I think you will be ok regarding tyre scrub but maybe you will be pushing the friendship to the brake caliper, you might be looking at 12mm less clearance...
Stage 2+ Intercooler Carbon Intake Downpipe Swaybar DV+ Remsa.
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think you may need to run spacers
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Then that would be illegal?Originally Posted by JexL
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Yeah, just as I thought, that offset is killing me at that size.
What about 18X7.5, 5X100 and offset of 38, 225/35/18 tyres? seems like it may be a "more perfect" fit???
2011 POLO GTI 3dr, Candy White, Audio-Comfort-Xenon PacksMODS: H&R Sport Springs - Bilstein B12s - Whiteline Sway Bar - Milltek Cat Back Exhaust - Sparco Assetto Gara Wheels
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7.5 et38 is good not 100% sure on tires but I'd probably stick to 215. From your wheel specs I'm guessing you're looking at enkeis?
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Bang on! JexL, EDR9s. I was thinking the same thing about the tyres
2011 POLO GTI 3dr, Candy White, Audio-Comfort-Xenon PacksMODS: H&R Sport Springs - Bilstein B12s - Whiteline Sway Bar - Milltek Cat Back Exhaust - Sparco Assetto Gara Wheels
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4mm less clearance with that option, should be ok
Stage 2+ Intercooler Carbon Intake Downpipe Swaybar DV+ Remsa.
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From my calculations, going with this option will give you 13mm extra clearance from your springs on the inner wall and .7mm less clearance to the guard. This is comparing this option to your previous option of 18x8J et45
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Sorry to hijack the thread, but does anyone know what size & offset combinations I can get in the Sparco assetta gara wheels? Also a stockist here in Aus?
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