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Offline big al

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18's, staggered or 19's? Tough choice
« on: May 16, 2012, 12:40:09 am »
HI guys,
After your advice.
Have decided that for my new dailies I am going to go for some BBS CH alloys.
Now the difficulty I have is deciding on the setup I should go for.

Want to have them repainted in a nice anthracite colour,
Should I go for a set of brand new 18 inch reps that are 8" fronts and 9" rears for a nice staggered fitment.
Or would you advise 19's? Not gone for 19's on my car, and not sure if there is no need to go for the bigger size.

As I said, I did have CH's on the car over winter, and thought they looked ace,  as can be seen here:



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Re: 18's, staggered or 19's? Tough choice
« Reply #1 on: May 16, 2012, 12:43:00 am »
got to be 19" for me :happy2:
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Re: 18's, staggered or 19's? Tough choice
« Reply #2 on: May 16, 2012, 12:43:59 am »
Also, if anyone has pics of their cars on either that would be great!
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Re: 18's, staggered or 19's? Tough choice
« Reply #3 on: May 16, 2012, 12:47:07 am »
18's id say less chance of rubbing wen staggered thou 19's look ace  :happy2:
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Re: 18's, staggered or 19's? Tough choice
« Reply #4 on: May 16, 2012, 12:47:46 am »
Quote from: jameelno1 on May 16, 2012, 12:47:07 am
18's id say less chance of rubbing wen staggered thou 19's look ace  :happy2:
no rubbing with mine :P
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Re: 18's, staggered or 19's? Tough choice
« Reply #5 on: May 16, 2012, 12:53:42 am »
are yours staggered fitment if so i might look into getting 19's then  :happy2:
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Re: 18's, staggered or 19's? Tough choice
« Reply #6 on: May 16, 2012, 12:54:54 am »
no they are 19x8 et44 with 225-35-19 tyres :happy2:
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Re: 18's, staggered or 19's? Tough choice
« Reply #7 on: May 16, 2012, 01:09:27 am »
Rubbing is not a problem for me due to air ride :)
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Re: 18's, staggered or 19's? Tough choice
« Reply #8 on: May 16, 2012, 01:46:50 am »
19" BBS CH's on my old ED30. :love:

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Re: 18's, staggered or 19's? Tough choice
« Reply #9 on: May 16, 2012, 06:58:39 am »
Go 19's Al  :happy2:
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Re: 18's, staggered or 19's? Tough choice
« Reply #10 on: May 16, 2012, 07:00:24 am »
20 inch or go home   :chicken:
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Re: 18's, staggered or 19's? Tough choice
« Reply #11 on: May 16, 2012, 04:38:58 pm »
Is a staggered setup ok for a GTI, I was lead to believe it upsets the TPMS and traction?
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Re: 18's, staggered or 19's? Tough choice
« Reply #12 on: May 16, 2012, 04:42:09 pm »
It's a sure fire way of building understeer into the car, but I'm not sure it'd upset its nanny aids? 4-motion however I believe is a bit more sensitive.

I don't think this car is for 'go' though  :happy2:
« Last Edit: May 16, 2012, 04:44:17 pm by tony_danza »
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Re: 18's, staggered or 19's? Tough choice
« Reply #13 on: May 16, 2012, 05:14:31 pm »
Quote from: Jaywoo-GTI on May 16, 2012, 04:38:58 pm
Is a staggered setup ok for a GTI, I was lead to believe it upsets the TPMS and traction?

I thought it was ok, and just R32's you have to be carefull as mismatched diameter can wind the diffs..
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Re: 18's, staggered or 19's? Tough choice
« Reply #14 on: May 16, 2012, 05:15:02 pm »
Oh and staggered, dished 19's...
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