17s are fine on a mk4, but not on stock suspension. Mk4s look crap on standard wheels with standard suspension, they look worse on 17s/18s with standard suspension.

As for the wheels, please for the love of great dancing Jehovah don't be another mk4 owner with replica wheels. Have a look around, theres plenty of sets of cheap nice genuine wheels out there.

 

There is a great selection of 17" OEM wheels esp from the likes of the Audi S3 and TT,also from the Beetle.

 

i think 17 are perfect personaly i would go my self for 17's on mk4

 

QUOTE (Shane @ May 26 2010, 03:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>There is a great selection of 17" OEM wheels esp from the likes of the Audi S3 and TT,also from the Beetle.

x2... im likin the look of the audi s3 wheels... have seen them on the odd mk4 and they look good...

 

there are loads of non oem/rep wheels out there. 17's on a mk4 require commitment if you wanna go low. use 45 profile tyres not 40's cause you'll really be draggin ass then. there's a whole host of issues when it comes to lowering the mk4. it really depends on the look you want. if you just want the lowish (i use the term loosely) look without the commitment and hassle i'd recommend 18's and a 40mm drop. this is pretty low risk and hassle free and looks far better then standard.

 

Cheers for all the info lads, will hopefully get a few ideas and better understanding of what I'm at on sunday down in limerick, get to see what certain drops are like etc. I'm a complete newb at this so I appreciate the time guys.

And for the record I would of course like OEM wheels, but gotta see the budget by then! I know if you have patience there are some lovely 2nd hand OEM rims around...

 

Why not consider fully adjustable coilovers if your budget allows, with adjustable damping, you could have it soft on the weekdays, then stiffen them for the weekend.
But as the lads said don't go near 18" if you like your comfort.

 

OK, 17's are for def now, as I reckon the bit extra of tyre depth that you'd fit will leave it more comfortable. Next problem.. will it be better if I saved and did the work in one go? as in do the wheels and coils the same day? As i'll probably buy rims first, would it be unadvisable to fit them straight away? I know I'd prob have the "roller-skate" look for a while LOL..
I don't mind spending a bit extra, within reason, so opening another can of worms so to speak, what coils / lowering systems are best for not being too rough?

 

I've a set Of Jom Coilovers And 18's and do fairly High mileage too. They seem fairly comfortable to me anyway.

 

Coils can range from 300 to 2000 it depends on how much you have to spend. I have fk ak's (I think) coils, cost around 350 quid, jom's cost around 270. Whereas if you want quality and a big pocket something like H&R or koni's.

Don't put in lowering springs, they give sh1t ride comfort, and you'll end up spending more in the long term replacing the shocks.

A cup kit is another option (H&R do these as well), it is a set of uprated spring and shocks and are designed to work together, so the shocks are fine.

It's up to your self at the end of the day, if it was me I'd put the coils/kit in first and then the wheels as the ones you have on it are nice oem's. And you could avoid the jeep look.

 

QUOTE (VinnyTheGolfMan @ May 26 2010, 02:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Coils can range from 300 to 2000 it depends on how much you have to spend. I have fk ak's (I think) coils, cost around 350 quid, jom's cost around 270. Whereas if you want quality and a big pocket something like H&R or koni's.

Don't put in lowering springs, they give sh1t ride comfort, and you'll end up spending more in the long term replacing the shocks.

A cup kit is another option (H&R do these as well), it is a set of uprated spring and shocks and are designed to work together, so the shocks are fine.

It's up to your self at the end of the day, if it was me I'd put the coils/kit in first and then the wheels as the ones you have on it are nice oem's. And you could avoid the jeep look.

I'd agree with that too.. If you can't do it all at once- Coils first.

Sorry to Hijack But Out of interest. How do you find the FK coils Vinny?

 

QUOTE (VinnyTheGolfMan @ May 26 2010, 02:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Coils can range from 300 to 2000 it depends on how much you have to spend. I have fk ak's (I think) coils, cost around 350 quid, jom's cost around 270. Whereas if you want quality and a big pocket something like H&R or koni's.

Don't put in lowering springs, they give sh1t ride comfort, and you'll end up spending more in the long term replacing the shocks.

A cup kit is another option (H&R do these as well), it is a set of uprated spring and shocks and are designed to work together, so the shocks are fine.

It's up to your self at the end of the day, if it was me I'd put the coils/kit in first and then the wheels as the ones you have on it are nice oem's. And you could avoid the jeep look.
Sound job! I might just follow your lead as I have a good friend who's an FK agent...
Was just unsure of the springs settling too low on the stocks to then put the bigger wheels on would be bad.. but what the hell do i know??

He's doing a sub box and HID's for me so mite as well annoy him bout coilies too!

 

QUOTE (mossey0708 @ May 26 2010, 02:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>He's doing a sub box and HID's for me

And you were going so well........ GET OUT!

 

heres my bora before and after on 17s with weitec coilovers and 45 profile tyres

 

QUOTE (mr.sifter @ May 26 2010, 05:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>heres my bora before and after on 17s with weitec coilovers and 45 profile tyres

lookin good dawg.

 

QUOTE (Shane @ May 26 2010, 04:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>And you were going so well........ GET OUT!

Ah don't be like that!

maybe not the HID's now as headset on this alloy adventure! SUB box is only a 12 inch and small amp combo... as a bassist I love the low thump / warmness of bass in all music, and figured a sub, tuned rightly will equal lotsa bass, with not as much hearing loss!
EDIT:
also juI st think the bass is a bit lost in the big luggage compartment in my golfvan... tho when I'm on that note I should get ordering my 2 foot tall rear wing in candy yellow, 3 inch exhaust tip and the go-faster stripes!!

 

QUOTE (mr.sifter @ May 26 2010, 05:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>heres my bora before and after on 17s with weitec coilovers and 45 profile tyres

Cheers for that! lovely stance, and not arse rubbing the ground low!! were u at the "mini" north dub meet there a while back??

 

I was surely, I remember talking to you alrite

 

QUOTE (mr.sifter @ May 26 2010, 06:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I was surely, I remember talking to you alrite

dead on! I am so bad at putting cars-->faces-->accounts-->names

So how do you find the ride on 17's? and the weitecs?

 

I've had 17s and stock suspension for a couple of years and always found it comfortable, I lost alot of comfort when I lowered it but maybe I'm just being stubborn, must check out some other peoples set up over the summer.

 

QUOTE (mossey0708 @ May 26 2010, 11:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Cheers for all the info lads, will hopefully get a few ideas and better understanding of what I'm at on sunday down in limerick, get to see what certain drops are like etc.

I wouldnt bother, there will be feck all decent mk4s at Limerick

Whats your budget for a set of wheels?

Im sure youll be able to get spins off lads at Limerick to see what different coils ride like.

 

QUOTE (mr.sifter @ May 26 2010, 06:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I've had 17s and stock suspension for a couple of years and always found it comfortable, I lost alot of comfort when I lowered it but maybe I'm just being stubborn, must check out some other peoples set up over the summer.
Yeah me too I really intend figuring out different set-ups over the summer, despite best advice, can see me doing the rims first as they're more noticable to me anyway.. and depending on how things going might organise coils towards the end of the summer, have me 21st in august which should fund a decent set of coils!

 

QUOTE (Carden @ May 26 2010, 06:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I wouldnt bother, there will be feck all decent mk4s at Limerick

Whats your budget for a set of wheels?

Im sure youll be able to get spins off lads at Limerick to see what different coils ride like.

Ehm I was looking at around the 600 mark, maybe more, if the girlfriend knew.. then less!!

Yeah hoping to get chatting / annoying people bout coils etc!

 

600 with or without tyres?

 

QUOTE (Carden @ May 26 2010, 07:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>600 with or without tyres?
Sorry my bad! forgot to specify that!
Would be kinda hoping with tyres even if not great ones intially...