Advice on size of rims

MARFY · Postby **MARFY** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 11:03 am

Hello im kind of new to the forums
But i would like to new what size rims would fit my 1994 Golf III four door. Im thinking of going with 18 inch. Aso im thinking of getting a chip for my car does that make any difference so far all i got is the ABD big bore intake
But i am planning on getting Chip, Exahust, Short shifter kit and not sure what else to get just want the best out of my little 2.0 Golf any info would be great. I also seen some pix's of a couple of you guys going on a cruz around the bay someday i would like to be part of that that would be great
Thanks Very Much for any advice

ohsnap · Postby **ohsnap** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 11:13 am

I would reccomend 17's probably. OZ's are nice, so are BBS :thumb:

MARFY · Postby **MARFY** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 11:19 am

Oh nice thx you live in San Jose right on :clap:

ohsnap · Postby **ohsnap** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 11:23 am

Yup yup! And a few of us San Jose people are tonna try to get together soon to take pics n whatever else, so your welcome to come.

The shortshifter would be a good choice, as would an exhaust. Though the exhaust wont give any power to the 2.0, it will give it a much deeper gorwling sound. It sounds niiiiiice. If them make them for MK3's, get the BFI Dogbone Inserts. Im having mine put on later.

MARFY · Postby **MARFY** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 11:25 am

So what car do you sport is it a Golf as well, and i will look forward to seeing you guys and get to know you all i will be taking my littles girls with me since they like to take rides with me

Edit: how do you add IM like yahoo i see you have aol or something else under posts im still a noob to the forums :rolleyes:

lunisport · Postby **lunisport** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 11:28 am

MARFY wrote:Hello im kind of new to the forums
But i would like to new what size rims would fit my 1994 Golf III four door. Im thinking of going with 18 inch.

Welp, for one thing, 18" wheels on a Mk3 would be huge, not to mention it would probably slow down your car, being it's a 2.0. A good rule I've been told, and I follow (most of the time) is to go +2 whatever the stock size of your wheels.

So, if you had 14s, max out at 16s, 15s ==> 17s, etc. 18s might be good for looks, but on a mk3 they may look too big. Just a recommendation, it's your car :thumb:

MARFY · Postby **MARFY** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 11:36 am

I do appreciate the advice that you guys are giving me. So i will have to take that advice so i think i have 14 so go 16 right on oh ya i will be droping the car with adjustable coilovers works for me thanks guys *cough* tears falling from my eyes *cough* I will be going to Bugformance next week to get the chip i have all the info need to get it for exhaust need to wait for that

ohsnap · Postby **ohsnap** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 11:56 am

MARFY wrote:So what car do you sport is it a Golf as well, and i will look forward to seeing you guys and get to know you all i will be taking my littles girls with me since they like to take rides with me

Edit: how do you add IM like yahoo i see you have aol or something else under posts im still a noob to the forums

I have a Mark 4 Jetta, :-P And thats cool, fine with us. We'll have a variety of cars and drivers.

And go here: http://www.norcalvw.com/forums/profile.php?do=editprofile
to add your AOL or whatevers.

diz_gti · Postby **diz_gti** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 11:47 pm

17 with 205-40-17

MARFY · Postby **MARFY** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 12:32 pm

Ok so know im confused 16 or 17 inch!!! Or does anyone have some 16 or 17 inch i can try on just to see what they would look like. Dont want to get 17 then have them rub on the fenders when flipping a bitch

Thanks

MARFY · Postby **MARFY** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 4:55 pm

No my car is not lowered yet im going to get the adjustable coilovers. The look im looking for is i want the fender to be about 1 inch from the tire. So probably 16 inch would be best im guessing

Postby **Turtlesgirl** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 5:14 pm

MARFY wrote:So what car do you sport is it a Golf as well, and i will look forward to seeing you guys and get to know you all i will be taking my littles girls with me since they like to take rides with me

Edit: how do you add IM like yahoo i see you have aol or something else under posts im still a noob to the forums

how old are these little girlies??

SkunkWerks · Postby **SkunkWerks** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 5:48 pm

MARFY wrote:No my car is not lowered yet im going to get the adjustable coilovers. The look im looking for is i want the fender to be about 1 inch from the tire. So probably 16 inch would be best im guessing

The diameter of the wheel and tire package is the same regardless if you run 16 or 17" wheels. That's because the tire sidewall is reduced to compensate for the larger diameter wheel. If you get a wheel with the correct offset and width you can get a 17" wheel to fit with out any rubbing at all. Same goes if you go with 18", though, on a Mk III I personally would not go more than 16" because you lose more and more sidewall as you go larger with the rim. This gives you less and less protection of the rim itself from hitting potholes and stuff.

If you PM me your email address I can send you pictures of my dearly departed Mk III Jetta with a mild drop (about 1" gap all around) on 16X7.5" BBS alloys.

diz_gti · Postby **diz_gti** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 11:44 pm

MARFY wrote:Ok so know im confused 16 or 17 inch!!! Or does anyone have some 16 or 17 inch i can try on just to see what they would look like. Dont want to get 17 then have them rub on the fenders when flipping a bitch
Thanks

i have 17s with 3 inch drop i dont rub when i bust uie/bitch

MARFY · Postby **MARFY** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 9:59 am

Turtlesgirl
VWell my oldest girl is going to be 7 april 22 and my little one is going to be 4 in Sept.
Edit: Not married i am divorced so i am a single parent with two wonderful little girls. Totally Single so if any single girls out there free!!!!! LOL LOL!!!

SkunkWerks
My email is marcoty2000@yahoo.com dont mind if you guys email me with info
Rims and color on a car is the hardest thing to choose but i think i will go with 16 if i can find some what i am looking for are black rims with chrome lip since my car is all black tails light are smoked black side markers are black and the bottom front lights are black just waiting for my Angel eye head light that are also black and im going to tint my windows you guessed it black LOL!!!

Thanks alot guys for the help

ohsnap · Postby **ohsnap** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 10:06 am

MARFY wrote:Edit: Not married i am divorced so i am a single parent with two wonderful little girls. Totally Single so if any single girls out there free!!!!! LOL LOL!!!

I give him credit for trying!! :rofl:

We got Brooke. Shes a call girl!!

diz_gti · Postby **diz_gti** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 11:02 am

New Thread.... NorCal VW Singles :excited:

Postby **Turtlesgirl** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 11:07 am

diz_gti wrote:New Thread.... NorCal VW Singles

oh for crying out loud.... :rofl:

MARFY wrote:Turtlesgirl
VWell my oldest girl is going to be 7 april 22 and my little one is going to be 4 in Sept.
Edit: Not married i am divorced so i am a single parent with two wonderful little girls. Totally Single so if any single girls out there free!!!!! LOL LOL!!!

awesome! FYI- the location for the NorCal BBq has an AWESOME park darn near attached to our location for the day! I hope they can make it too!

MARFY · Postby **MARFY** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 11:12 am

LOL!!! I have not been with a woman for almost a year and none of this :excited:

LOL!!

Well a little bit about my self my name is MARCO i am 28 years old and live in SAN JOSE half Mexican and half White and a lot more my mom calls me Hienz 57 i have a little german, italian, scotish and more not sure of all of them LOL
Im 5.9 205 lbs bald head and Tattoos. I have 2 wonderful girls that i love with all my heart and soul and would do anything for them i am new to VW car but have been in car clubs before but that was more low-lows and muscle cars my last car was a 1984 Cutlass Supreme 5.0 350 Rocket engine, engine was all re-done. Sport i love the Raiders ever since Bo Jackson Bo knows So. Outdoors i love snowboarding camping, fishing and Dancing, and yes i am looking for a woman to complete my life i like a woman that knows how to dress have fun and does not cheat on her man LOL thats hard to find
i am very romantic and freaky LOL. Someone that loves kids knows how to cook LOL!!! (very important)
Well anyway Im a fun guy ppl look at me like if i was a killer or something when they first meet me (Bald Head and Tattoos sometime i am scared of my self LOL)
Sry if this post does not belong here thanks for reading and happy riding
Oh ya!! when is the gtg!!!!

MARFY · Postby **MARFY** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 11:17 am

Oh Ya!!! TurtlesGirl can i get a License Plate NorCal VW :clap:

$5 right
Thanks

Postby **Turtlesgirl** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 11:20 am

well nice to meet you!

Super fun BBQ here!

among so many other really cool gtgs all over norcal this summer!!!!

MARFY · Postby **MARFY** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 11:28 am

Does anyone live in the SAN JOSE Area that would like to drive together to the BBQ that would be cool have a bunch of us drive together to BBQ

MARFY · Postby **MARFY** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 11:39 am

Can someone plz explain what these sizes mean 235/40/16 for tires trying to get my rims

Postby **Turtlesgirl** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 12:28 pm

MARFY wrote:Does anyone live in the SAN JOSE Area that would like to drive together to the BBQ that would be cool have a bunch of us drive together to BBQ

I imagine there will be quite a few people coming from that area and will post up as the day gets closer

there are quite a few WCM guys out that way!

ohsnap · Postby **ohsnap** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 12:32 pm

Im gonna come!!! :thumb:

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