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  1. 18-06-2007, 09:11 PM #1
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    wheel size

    Hey fellas.
    how we all doin for a fine monday night?

    i was just wondering what size wheels you all have and what you would reccommend... (and also what's legal) - i've got a 97 mk3 CL (1.8L)...

    i'm lookin at getting some 17"s (as in i've put a deposit on them) but i'm thinking it might be a bit rough...

    any tips much appreciated....
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  2. 18-06-2007, 09:46 PM #2
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    17's are quite popular with the Mk3, though 17" would be the max in my books. I've got a set of 15's on mine at the moment and they look great. 14"-17" seems to be the norm. I don't think there are any rolling on 18's in Australia, and for good reason.

    I think 15's and 16's are perfect for the Mk3. Personally, the width matters more
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  3. 18-06-2007, 09:48 PM #3
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  4. 18-06-2007, 11:36 PM #4
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    i got 17's on my 2L, im thinking that 1.8 would be better off on a smaller diameter
    17' look hot tho
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  5. 19-06-2007, 09:19 AM #5
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    These 16's are light as (7.5KG) so wouldn't hinder the performance

    http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newf...ead.php?t=5588
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    can i ask, does anyone know what the standard 15" BBS rims that came with the VR6 are worth?
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  7. 19-06-2007, 10:34 AM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by pommy_golfer View Post
    can i ask, does anyone know what the standard 15" BBS rims that came with the VR6 are worth?
    Depends the condition of the rims, maybe $500
    I'm soo euro even my missus is shaved...
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  8. 19-06-2007, 01:16 PM #8
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    I'm running 17x7's on my GL, its not too hard with the stock suspension...
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    16x7 FTW

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  10. 19-06-2007, 03:11 PM #10
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    GO THE STOCK STEELIES ...

    ... Mine just refuse to get off my car (check my sig), I just like the look too much (guess I'm sad and old school LOL)

    However... If you must change it up a bit, I agree with Golf Kart, 16x7's FTW... You will be shaking teeth loose with 17's or 18's, not to mention shaking your car to pieces, that's just IMO...

    Quote Originally Posted by rayray086 View Post
    I don't think there are any rolling on 18's in Australia, and for good reason.
    I think there is ONE black VR6 running around with 18's, it's SDW1 on the forum...



    http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newf...ead.php?t=3639

    That car is sexxxxxxx.....

    Here are some Mk3 rim threads you can refer to if you need...

    http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newf...ead.php?t=2729
    http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newf...ead.php?t=2232

    There is a lot of valuable information, especially in the second link (which is more relevant to your car...)

    Enjoy!!!
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