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19"- 8.5j - ET48 - 30mm drop?

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apollo13:
Iv been thinking of a set of the audi splits in 19x8.5 ET48.

I'm due to have a set of H+R springs going on next week which will drop me by around 30mm, I have my 18x7.5 Omanyts to go back on on 225/40 rubber.

If I decide to go for the splits as a new summer wheel will I be ok with the 30mm drop? and what size tyres could I get away with? Mrs Apollo uses the car most of the time and she'll nag the hell out of me if it rubs but she doesnt drive like a maniac into the corners so I can cut things pretty fine although we do carry the odd passenger in the back.

As the springs are new I could swap them for something else if needed. I believe the GT TDI is the same height as the GTI from standard so I'm hoping someone can shed some light on this for me.

  :drinking:

Lee

Top Cat:
You should get away with a 30 mil drop on most occasions, maybe slight rubbing under heavy load but i would say you will get away with it.  :happy2: The ideal size tyre would be 235 but again you can get away with 225 on that size, which will help avoid the odd rub.  :happy2:

apollo13:
Cheers T.C,

I think I'd stick with 225/35 to be on the safe side, better for the wallet too   :grin:

Top Cat:
Just a quick note are these the wheels you are looking to get.



if so the they are gorgeous no doubts, but you have to get the height spot on with them or they look kinda funny in the tyre area, just my opinion, but i have seen loads on here and i think like my wheels you need to go really low to pull them off properly.  :happy2:

The drop on the car above is more like 45 mil.  just some food for thought.  :happy2:

apollo13:
Thanks for the heads up T.C, yes those are the ones in mind.

The standard ride height on my car is slightly lower than two of my mates standard GTI's so its difficult to guage exactly how its going to sit when lowered.

Of course coilovers would be the best thing to get full control but for this car I cannot justify the costs involved in fitting a decent set.

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