my new {old mk1}

[aussievwwdub]

Hi i just picked up the mk1 i brought off carsales today havnt had time to get pics up yet but will tomorrow after a good clean.I am searching little advice on some rims that i picked up yesterday they are bbs 14 x 7 R's i think but the offset is 40 will they be ok to put on with a drop of 1"1/2.cheers

[Jace]

Wheels should fit even with ballooning tires with a high offset like that.

Keen for pics.

[aussievwwdub]

cheers for the advice, i really wanted some 40 or 45 profiles is this possible?i am new to all this offset m'larky

[Jace]

I'm certainly no expert, sir, but I'd imagine even 195's wouldn't scrub at all. 1 1/2" of drop is not a lot. You should be well in the clear, i'd imagine.
Happy to be corrected though!

[aussievwwdub]

thanks again,just been exploring on vortex so have sort of a good idea of offsets now lol.will go as low as possible or as low as the fuzz will let me

[Jarred]

if you want to go really low (most probably on coilovers) you'll have to space those wheels out about 10mm (min) to clear the strut.

I'd also look at running a smaller size/profile tyre, to avoid scrubbing issues when you're really low.

If you're only going to drop it 1.5 inches (most probably on springs) they should clear fine, although I'd recommend a 185/60/14 to again minimise chances of rubbing on 'softer/worn/older' suspension. 195's might give you slight issues.

HTH.

[aussievwwdub]

low sounds good so coilovers it is then,cheers

[aussievwwdub]

some of you already now this car,i brought it from VIC recently and will be restoring and modding over the coming years so will be picking your brains for help in the coming months as i am a plasterer not a mechanic.ok some pics taken today,enjoy

[Jace]

Looks very straight! Can't need too much of a resto!

Hope you have fun with it.

[aussievwwdub]

will take pics of the bad bits later,needs rego but i hope should go thro ok as it has road worthy ticket from VIC