Rims On An A2

[Sonjay]

Can anyone lead me on buying rims for my A2 jetta...

Ive heard 17's rub?

And does anyone have chrome rims for me?? :twisted:

[burn_your_money]

here (http://www.dubnetworks.net/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=289) is where you can find some info on sizes....

and I think your best bet for finding rims would be on www.concept1.ca

[GoodDayForADrive]

Almost everyone will tell you that 16s look awesome on A2s, and they would be right :D

[burn_your_money]

I like 15s more but it depends on the rim and the drop.

[MKIIVR6]

17's do rub, especially without stiffer suspension. Also keep in mind that with 17's you are limited to the profile of tire you are wanting to run. I ran 205-40-17's on mine when I had them, and they rubbed even with Neuspeed progressive springs and higher performance shocks/struts. Also if the roads are even remotely bad where you live, forget about 17's. I went through three wheel/tire sets in six months, costing a total of around $900 because of the lousy ass roads here where I live. Max I would do would be a 16, with strong wheels, I have had the best luck with 15's running a 45 series tire. No problems yet. Good luck!

[Sonjay]

thanks thanks :P

Now alls i have todo is buy them :twisted:

Anyone wanna sell me some chrome 16's 8)

[jettadude]

well i have 16" on my jet. so take a look at mine and thats what youll get with low pros on. i gotta drop it like an inch. then it will look better.

[miamiDaveGLi]

16s are the shizzznit :lol:
they dont rub unless you cars totally full and you hit a bumphard. OR
your hitting a corner REALLY REALLY HARD AT LIKE 80.
LOL probaby my 17 yr old suspension has somthing to do with it LOL
i want koni adjustables :D

[jettadude]

my suspention is great!!!!!!!!!!!! its stock but its like its new! im shocked!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you have no idea. i have a full car. no noticable sag. and with a push test it doesn't bounce. thats why im hesitant to lower it cuz my suspention is still good.

[Slalom]

ive got 16s as well... they rub front and rear at times... but my car is dropped a couple inches easily... and my Spax shocks/springs are getting tired... i think id like to go back to 15s one day, but not sure what style... but that will be after i get coilovers so i can really drop the car :twisted:

[Optigman]

Check this out...

http://www.tirerack.com/upgrade_garage/WheelSearch.jsp?&autoMake=Volkswagen&autoModel=Jetta&autoYear=1986&autoModClar=

Pretty slick if you ask me, it will allow you to see what your car will look like with a lower suspension and pick your rims. Will only allow you to pick the compatible sizes for your car.

[Sonjay]

thanks helped alot

[burn_your_money]

that's an awesome site optigman. I just wish they had rabbits...

[Optigman]

I have stock 14" alloys on my 86 Jetta now, I'll be shopping for 15" rims next year, roads in PA are not the best, and I can't afford to be replacing 16" or 17" rims and tires every 6 mos.

[streetdblo]

i have 17s on my car, only thing i did was i removed the plastic shields in the fender wells, got a H&R lowering cup kit. got some wheel spacers and some longer tunner lugs off ebay. i dont have any problems with them rubbing. i did when i first did it, but once i got the spacers and did a little bit of modifications, worked out perfectly