custom wheel offset question

[mkii@nycap.rr.com (Josh Able)]

I ran 195/50/15s with my 15x7 wheels, they did rub on occasion, but only
with the wheels cranked. Of course at that time the car was pretty damn low
also.


Josh Able

----- Original Message -----

Subject: RE: custom wheel offset question


> 15x7 on a stock suspension run if loaded with 2 people. on 205/50/15. I
have
> ATS Cups 15x7, and I am going to have to fold my fender before I drop it,
or
> draw back to 195/50/15 as I hear those don't rub.
>
> ==========================================
> ATS - Patrick Bureau
> 1985 8v **Planning 3A/JH  Upgrade**
> 1988 16v ** Euro Project/maybe 8v **
> Web Site : http://longcoeur.com/scirocco
>
>
> =>-----Original Message-----
> =>From: scirocco-l-admin@scirocco.org
> =>[mailto:scirocco-l-admin@scirocco.org]On Behalf Of Matt Coates
> =>Sent: Wednesday, June 19, 2002 7:13 AM
> =>To: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> =>Subject: custom wheel offset question
> =>
> =>
> =>
> =>I am almost ready to order my new wheels and tires, I'm looking
> =>at borbet type
> =>T's with Kuhmo ecsta 712 in 205-50-15.  I really like the look on this
car
> =>http://www.roccofreak.de/scgaeste/mi4.jpg and thought I would get
> =>a smaller
> =>than stock offset to get a wider wheel lip.
> =>
> =>The wheel calculator on scirocco.org says the A1 can handle 4.5in of
> =>backspacing, which equals about a 26mm (ET) offset.  Is anyone running a
> =>similiar setup to this with 15x7 wheels and 205-50 tires on a
> =>16v?  I would
> =>love to have this setup but I don't want any rubbing...  also,
> =>I'm planning on
> =>H&R sport springs from potterman in the future.
> =>
> =>Thoughts? am I asking for trouble?
> =>
> =>TIA!
> =>Matt
> =>'87 16v roc
> =>
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