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Old Oct 6, 2007 | 03:18 AM
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16x8 +35mm and 16x9 +38mm

Anyone put something like that on their FC? and will that rub or not for the rear or front base on tires that being put. Will the wheel+tires works in different type of springs or any clearance with this.

thanks just your opinion.
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Old Oct 6, 2007 | 11:45 AM
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Really depends on tire size, both will be close to the suspension on the inside. Should be ok with a 225/50/16 front and 245/45/16 rear.

http://www.fc3spro.com/TECH/MODS/RT/rims.htm
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Old Oct 7, 2007 | 03:09 AM
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^^ thanks for the link, i forgot to look at that. thanks tho.
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Old Oct 7, 2007 | 03:10 AM
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currently i'm on Tein spring but any issue on that?
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Old Oct 7, 2007 | 01:58 PM
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Yes, in the front they give LESS clearance than stock. You'll need spacers and maybe will need to roll the fenders a bit as a concequence if you want to use 225's.
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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 12:25 AM
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how do I roll my fenders? any tips.
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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 12:51 AM
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http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2435165

Or there's a $250 Eastwood tool that's essentially the same thing, or you can take your trusty old wood baseball bat and use that to roll the fenders. A tip though, warm the paint with a heat gun or hair dryer first, it'll help prevent it from cracking.
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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 09:07 AM
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oh man nice wheel size choice!
you will probably make out a-ok but there is a chance you might need a spacer up front, a small thin one but probably not.
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