19"- 8.5j - ET48 - 30mm drop?

[apollo13]

Iv been thinking of a set of the audi splits in 19x8.5 ET48.

I'm due to have a set of H+R springs going on next week which will drop me by around 30mm, I have my 18x7.5 Omanyts to go back on on 225/40 rubber.

If I decide to go for the splits as a new summer wheel will I be ok with the 30mm drop? and what size tyres could I get away with? Mrs Apollo uses the car most of the time and she'll nag the hell out of me if it rubs but she doesnt drive like a maniac into the corners so I can cut things pretty fine although we do carry the odd passenger in the back.

As the springs are new I could swap them for something else if needed. I believe the GT TDI is the same height as the GTI from standard so I'm hoping someone can shed some light on this for me.

 

Lee

[Top Cat]

You should get away with a 30 mil drop on most occasions, maybe slight rubbing under heavy load but i would say you will get away with it.  The ideal size tyre would be 235 but again you can get away with 225 on that size, which will help avoid the odd rub. 

[apollo13]

Cheers T.C,

I think I'd stick with 225/35 to be on the safe side, better for the wallet too   

[Top Cat]

Just a quick note are these the wheels you are looking to get.



if so the they are gorgeous no doubts, but you have to get the height spot on with them or they look kinda funny in the tyre area, just my opinion, but i have seen loads on here and i think like my wheels you need to go really low to pull them off properly. 

The drop on the car above is more like 45 mil.  just some food for thought. 

[apollo13]

Thanks for the heads up T.C, yes those are the ones in mind.

The standard ride height on my car is slightly lower than two of my mates standard GTI's so its difficult to guage exactly how its going to sit when lowered.

Of course coilovers would be the best thing to get full control but for this car I cannot justify the costs involved in fitting a decent set.

[Top Cat]

Have a scan for cars with these wheels but without a drop or a small one. I dont blame you for getting these, they will look great with that colour. 

[Top Cat]

Granted these are 18's and the spec of yours will look a whole lot better. I think yours will look fine, but i would research first as its a costly change for coils. 

[apollo13]

Cheers T.C quick work!!

That looks like a standard golf ride height and like you say 18's.

I'd like to find a standard GTI (or with the 30mm (unlikely) ) on the 19's to take the plunge though.....

If I don't think they'd look right I'd go for another wheel as coils won't be happening........... 

[apollo13]

Heres Petes (hope you don't mind mate ) on 18's with a 20mm drop I believe....



My dodgy calculations say that the 19 on a 35 tyre is 3mm bigger than 18 on a 40 tyre so a gnats cock bigger and I should be 10mm or so lower.

I think it'll look ok?

Although your right T.C, you have gotta slam it to get the best look but its just not practical on this car.

[Dario]

they fit perfect with 225 tyre

[apollo13]

they fit perfect with 225 tyre

Dario,

Thanks for the reply, I'v just looked at your build thread!! Amazing work! I see your on KW coils though so not sure on the total drop...

Cheers
Lee

[SeanyK]

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[apollo13]

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I'm in 

Good job my missus has just got a new job working for Michelin......

[danishmkvgti]

Mine has the exact same specs 8,5x19" ET48 so if you can wait a couple of months i can show you the stance although i have -2,3 negative camber up front and with my 225/40-18" wheels i have 290mm front center of the wheel to the fender, so fairly low i think.

Sorry  , i just got to show them again i can't help it 





 

[apollo13]

I'm not going to complain about you showing them Jake 

Have you had yours trial fitted mate?

It would help me out if you knew the measurement from the floor to edge of wheel arch, centre of the wheel front and rear?

 
Lee.