danhufc Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 Had a look on ebay and thinking of buying some new golf gti style wheels but wondering if they will fit? maybe scrape when turning? the wheel size is 8 J X 18" 5X100 ET 35 with 225/40/18 tyres! HELP ME! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danhufc Posted February 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 this is the ebay link for them... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=350164394339 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLO7LXJ Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 Yes they should do it says they do at the bottom of the listing. PCD of 5 x 100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bean Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 (edited) The tyres are too big, you must have 215x35x18 tyres. Then it will go, but 18 is big on a fox. Edited February 11, 2009 by Mr Bean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danhufc Posted March 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 the wheels have come and i have just put them on 2 day but it now looks like its on stilts! (also need the centre caps!) i am now going to lower it but what springs should i use? how low do i put it? etc! any help would be appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeyesh Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 WOOW!! 4x4 madness going on here!You could go down the springs or coilovers route.Quick googling came up with this:http://www.awesome-gti.co.uk/section.php?xSec=901 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EaRNi! Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 coilovers, any kind of springs/shocks set up wont be low enough.they look stupid by the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyA Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 (edited) they look stupid by the way...at the moment.Earnie is right though, springs will not get anywhere near where you will need to be to get them to look good.I'd have gone for 16" Polo GTI wheels (same design), and a set of AP coilovers. Edited March 1, 2009 by Matt A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomnotrevo Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 For me, the proportions are just too far out.But separately you have a nice looking fox (in the best colour!) and a nice set of alloys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danhufc Posted March 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 coilovers, any kind of springs/shocks set up wont be low enough.they look stupid by the waythey may look stupid to you and thats your opinion. i may think your car looks stupid but il upload some pics when i have lowerd it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatsumaru Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 as much as I love that car... it does look wrong... anyone got photoshop installed to drop it and see what it looks like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_M Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 (edited) Nice wheels, but think 18" is just too large for the small car.17" rims to me on a Lupo look like a tractorLowering will help, but can bet you will have steering scrub issues on lock Edited March 2, 2009 by Mike_M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyA Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 (edited) Must admit, I can't imagine it will handle well either.Id sell up and start looking for 16s or 17s if you must. Edited March 2, 2009 by Matt A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EaRNi! Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 or sell the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuPo SpOrTX Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 At the end of the day mate if you like it when its lowered and you think it looks cool, then thats all that matters.Great set of wheels and nice car, hopefully you will be able to modify the fox to accomodate for the larger wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyA Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 Don't get me wrong I like the Fox and think it will suit the Monza IIs, but having wheels larger than recommended always cause issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 I wouldn't go for coilovers with a fox.They do a hydrolic kit which allows in-car hieght adjustment.Would allow you to really slam the car (which it needs!) but still be able to lift her over speed bumps.Good on you for trying something different! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobG Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 Good on you for trying something different!Agreed Airride on a fox would be cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyA Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 I wouldn't go for coilovers with a fox.They do a hydrolic kit which allows in-car hieght adjustment.How much is that Andy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexTRea Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 the wheels have come and i have just put them on 2 day but it now looks like its on stilts! (also need the centre caps!) i am now going to lower it but what springs should i use? how low do i put it? etc! any help would be appreciated! Its Different, in a way i like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Green Giant Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 thats sooo high! i cant stop looking! it needs to be on air or something! amazing!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slick1990 Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 i think it would look good on gti wheels slammed on the ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danhufc Posted March 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 how much is the hydrolic suspension kit? im just trying to keep costs at a low because i bought it for my girlfriend as a cheap car but after the wheels and suspension its gunna start costing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatsumaru Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 lol if you bought it as a cheap car what you doing putting 18" alloys on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danhufc Posted March 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 (edited) lol if you bought it as a cheap car what you doing putting 18" alloys on it because they were only £430 with tyres(and i think cars look stupid with bits of plastic on the wheels!) Edited March 11, 2009 by danhufc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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