MK3 Coupe, Lowered roughly 60-70mm on front, 14x6 P-slots ET38. 185/60/14's Used to scrub on bends and bumps but bent arch lips inwards and stopped now.

60 drop on my old saloon with 185/55/14s no rubbin but was rock hard :-D going for 195/45/15s on 60 drop this time

mk2 breadvan on 13"/5.5J ET30 with 185/60's scrubs at the back on motorway bumps, stock suspension is the reason me thinks wollow wollow

time to lower

13" 5.5J ET47 165/65 MK1 & MK2 = No scrubbing / not lowered

13" 5.5J ET32 185/60 MK2 = no scrubbing / not lowered

From experience (and contrary to what's been written - no offence meant)

40mm drop or less will be fine on standard shocks on a Mk2/3. Not ideal, maybe, but I ran around with that setup for quite a few years with no adverse affects, as did many other people - anything lower will need shorter shocks though and it's better to use gas shocks as direct replacements over the crappy oil ones.

195/45/15 wheels/tyres @ 6J and ET 38 will / will not rub depending on how lucky you are with your car build. Mine only caught VERY slightly at one rear corner, even under load, but other people had to carry out various degrees of arch work, although none included any serious metal removal.

As 195/45/15 is pretty much standard rolling radius, then using a tyre size calculator should give you a good idea as to what variations on a theme you can / should be able to get away with - although it's not a 100% method............

any info on what size wheels / offset and so on that you can get on a 9N?

do you think a 70mill drop with ats classics (13-7) will be ok? with pullling the arches???

195 50 15s will scrub for def on 40mm.

I can 2nd this!!!!!!

mk3 polo gt

85/70mm drop on fk shocks and springs rears on third line down no scrubbage on standard gt steels with standard tyres not sure of size 165/?? 13's except when loaded up for college over big motorway bumps

i tried 195/45 15x7 ats cups but the arch basically sat on the arches lol

when 4 up on the driver steels the jetex system catches on the floor on the smallest of bumps lol

when normal 1-2 up speed bumps have to be negotiated very carfully else the floor can come very close to saying hello to them I've not beached it yet tho lol

Ash

Hiya guys, i'm looking at getting a mk3 coupe, and was wanting to lower it 60mm with PhilJ kit, on 15" teledials, 15x7 with 195/45 tires, ET32

gonna have trouble?

I'm looking at gettin 14's not throo choice but for brake upgrade on the 80mm drop.. take it i'm going to have to stick wi 7" or something similar?

i want it decked and 13's but is now not a choice so maby going for quite a low profile even on the 14's.

i hope there's no rubbing althought i've stipped the polo out and no back seats with two buckets... heres hoping all will be well

Can you fit 16's on a mk3?

thanks for the info I'm thinking about lowing 60mm on spring as moneyus tight at the moment I'm running 16 by 7.0 with low pro's not sure what tyre just wanted to knowe wheather itll scrub as my mate reckons 40mm on 16's will scrub on full lock

GT - Phil J 70mm kit, 165/55/14's on BBS RA443's, think et35? rubbage?

Thanks

Rich

How u doin guys?

Just bought a polo GTI 2001, i wanna make it look crazy hot and have already decided on the wheels. I'm just after a bit of advice on a few things,

1. I need to get some coilovers but i'm not sure which ones, i am pretty set on some FK's but can't really afford the highsport. Will the entry levels do the job as i am looking to spend no more than £300, if so any suggestions where to get them from?

2. I wanna get some carmonals (16x7.5) will these be able to go straight on with any archwork? These wheels also need a universal fitment, are these safe to use?

Thanks!

Hi people!

I have a 1986 MK2 polo breadvan and I want to fit 13" ATS classics on it. I also want to lower it. How far should I lower it and which lowering kit should I be looking at buying?

Thanks!

H

6.5X15 wheels with some 195/50/15 tyres on... dropped 70mm on PhilJ coilies with no scrubbage at all... :)

6x13 ats classics dropped 80mm on a mk3 polo are they gonna scrub??

Does anyone know if putting some 40mm springs from a mk1 golf will fit on to a mk4 polo on standard shocks. I've been trying to find out for a few days now and hoping they will, but if not then i guess I'm just going have to save up lol :-D

Thanx in advance

I've got a mk3 which I'm planning on lowering 60mm on a philj kit (if that makes a difference ) I've already got myself some 15/5.5j wheels and need to know what tyres will work? I'm thinking about 185/45 how will this work? anyone know?? Thanks :)

Hi guys, i have an Mk6 and i'm fitting v-maxx coilies this week.. i wanna go as low as possible (that's about 60-70mm with these coilovers)... tires 195/40 16, alloys 7Jx16 ET10 (originally it's 30 but i have to use 20mm spread plates)... will it be possible?

How low can i go in my 6n on 14s (bbs ra 6j) on what tyres?

Edited 21 April, 200917 yr by ric1784

Anyone, there seems to be no mention of 14s on this thread.

Seems my 15" dreams have been dashed..

Although I'm no stranger to low vws and lowering I've just picked myself up a little mk2f breadvan I'm probably guna keep the standard 13"steelies on for now but how low can you go without issues on the rear arch or will they just tuck in nicely with the Phil j kit say 60/40 or 70mm all round cheers in advance.