BBS RM wheel width help

I have recently purchest a set of 15" bbs rm rims with a offset of 33 and standard 6,5 width, i was wondering what size lip i could upgrade to with out any problems within the arches, 1992 rivage cheers

To run within the stock arches with no work, I'd stick with what you've got mate. Bung a set of 165/50/15's on 'em and see how you like it.  The stock return lips on the clippers are quite wide on the rear and may scrub if the car is lowered.

I have a set of 7" wide zenders (34 offset I think) running on spacers due to front suspension issues and they have been a nightmare to get under the arches at the back. the rear metal/plastic arches have had to be heavily modified to give some chance of clearing the tyres.

Not an area I'd recomend messing with unless your prepared to rip the car apart and spend some time getting it right. I'm still not sure if mine will run right. I will just have to see what happens when it's back on the road.

Is it realy that bad with 7" wide wheels?  I was hoping to fit 8"s on my clipper, 8.5" at the back with super stretch tyres?

Prob not too bad with out the spacers, however with them all my return lips are ground off now, arches cut back and 1 degree negative camber on the back to get clearance.

I'm running 185/45/15 tyres, if i'd gone for stretch then who knows on the fit

I think you could get 8.5's on, just don't think they'll bolt up and run. There's alot of work to do mate!

A word of warning too, make sure your not scrubbing tyres when fitted, any signs of scuffing and the MOT tester may well fail the car.

I'll drop some pics of mine and get them posted!  :mrgreen:

What size would fit without fouling?
I was thinking of
7 up front and 7.5 rears on195 /50/15
my car is only lowerd 40 mm
will  I have problems?

the issue with wheels is as much offset as width. I'm not sure of the correct offset for a golf, think it's about 35mm.

Hi Chris, my mk1 1.8GTI is sitting on original snoweflakes and the offset is 38mm, 6j, 14"
Just for future reference.

Regards Dave