18" wheels on 98 GTI VR6 with shine lite suspension and bilstein sports?

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Lee - 30 Mar 2007 19:58 GMT

Hi
I just bought a 1998 VW GTI VR6. The guy I bought if from says is has
"Shine "lite" suspension (Bilstein sports all around, Shine 200 lb.
front springs with stock VW rear springs, Shine rear sway bar)". I am
wondering if I can fit light weight 18" wheels on it with this
suspension. I don't know if it's lowered/dropped. I *think* its still
at stock height, just with a different suspension.

Would 18" wheels fit on a stock 98 VR6? What offset rim is
recommended?

(ps I already know the arguements about wheel weight and decreased
performance. I think they look too cool so I can sacrifice a bit)

Thanks!

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Matt B. - 31 Mar 2007 03:19 GMT

> Hi
> I just bought a 1998 VW GTI VR6. The guy I bought if from says is has
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> (ps I already know the arguements about wheel weight and decreased
> performance. I think they look too cool so I can sacrifice a bit)

If you plus-size the tires accordingly, the wheel size should be of no
consequence (within reason).

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