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Whos got the biggest rims on a scirocco II



I think the 16v's do really well with a 15" rim and 205's on it.  Add
in a 1.5 inch drop all around and it sits low and sexy.  Parallel
parking without power steering can be a bitch but... I am willing to
sacrifice that road feel for ps.  :)



On 11/19/06, LEF <rocco16@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> Go much over 16" diameter and you have to use such thin tires (small section) to keep the overall diameter down that your rubber and aluminum becomes at-risk on normal pavement irregularities.
>  If you want to "fill out" the wheelwells, just drop the car (which brings its own set of issues....)  :)
>
> Everything is a compromise.
>
> larry
> sandiego16v
>
>
>  yup, I'm Rollin on 17" flik wasps.  205-40-17 and it only rubs on "hard"
>  corning:).  in my mind, 17's, may be too big if your looking for
>  performance, but they do fill the wheel well the best if all your interested
>  in looks.  18"s if done right could look good, but i think the sacrifices
>  that would have to be made are not worth it.  one down side to my wheels is
>  they are a hair on the narrow side(7"), which gives the car the look of
>  "stilts"
>
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