RE: Rim size, scirocco (rubbing)

[John Fulmer <genefulm@wsunix.wsu.edu>]

 30mm offset would be ideal, but I didn't have that choice when I got my
wheels. I first tried out 35mm, but I didn't like how close to the rear
tire was to the springs. So I took them back and got 25mm. I don't think
you could even tell the difference between 25 and 30 by sight. As for
rubbing, I was able to raise the back of the car because of my Koni
adjustable struts/spring holder thing. (Not to be confused with adjustable
shocks) It has a ring that can be raised or lowered to adjust the height
of the car.

 The metal was removed with a grinding wheel, all the way to the edge of
the fender lip.

 As far as 40 Series tires go, the ride might be a bit rougher than 70,
but nothing else can possibly give you that instant turn responce. (I
almost hit another car while getting used to it. :) ) 

 I would recommend 16" wheels to those who like to drive a little more
crazy than others.

 Gene.


On Tue, 12 Nov 1996, VanAm wrote:

> Isn't that offset of 25mm kinda low?  If your offset was at least
> 30mm, wouldn't that help with the rubbing problems because     then your rims wouldn't 'stick out' so much?  Please correct me
> if I'm wrong!  :-)  
> 
> 
> 
> >>  I have 16x7 DP Selects 25mm off-set with 205/40/16 BFG's on an 80 Scirocco S.
> 
>  I had to take out some metal from the rear fender lip, and raise 
> the back end about 11mm, but other than that it works pretty good. It still rubs a little on extreme bumps however. (I need to take out some more metal)      >>
> 
> 

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