9j width question

Hi there anybody run 9j width wheels if so any pictures or is this a little too wide lol

i will be running these in the next month or so,have a thread on here a little the way down,it can be done depending what stance/look your after and may take some arch work etc,theres a caddy in golf+ mag this month running them  

Sounds tricky, but done right will look proper fat

how much arch work tho lol would like to read your thread i thinks as if i could get them to fit has said would look good oh and FAT especially as im thinking of ditching bumpers on my cabby too.

Any pics anybody or any more info on whats involved in fitting this size would be helpfull

not much of a helpful thread just a discussion as im quite stuck to, i spent a fortune on some bbs splits a few year ago so mine kinda need to go on lol! from what i gathered you have a few options,flair the arches out to get them under as just rolling wont do it,or leave them hanging past depending what offset they are and dont go stupidly out,and the other option from what i read about the caddy was cut the rear axel down to get the rears in more

http://www.vwgolfmk1.org.uk/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=114378

Yeah its starting to look a right load of messing just had  some 15" banded steels with tyres offered but looks like there gona be too big D'oh.  They had a 4" dish or there abouts on them too. Oh well  

I'm surprised its not been done before, since its a really simple thing to do. All you have to do is remove a wheel, then use a ruler to measure the available width (ie to the suspension strut) at several points from hub up to the wheelarch, and the relative location of the hub and the wheelarch. From this you could draw a 'template' of what width, offset and amount of lowering is possible.

I accept that there will be variation between standard struts and coilovers; and different makes/models of coilover.

paul_c said

I'm surprised its not been done before, since its a really simple thing to do. All you have to do is remove a wheel, then use a ruler to measure the available width (ie to the suspension strut) at several points from hub up to the wheelarch, and the relative location of the hub and the wheelarch. From this you could draw a 'template' of what width, offset and amount of lowering is possible.

I accept that there will be variation between standard struts and coilovers; and different makes/models of coilover.

May have a measure then but the wheels do look WIDE lol especially with tyres on

BigandDaft said

Hi there anybody run 9j width wheels if so any pictures or is this a little too wide lol

I am very tempted as well seen a set on ebay 9j but just questioning front wings as my back arches have been widened already.

Very tempted to get grinder out on some front arches  

I know the feeling but i just want my car back on the road asap without too much more work or cost, think i may just get some normal 15" G60 steels then get them banded myself but not as wide when i have some more money

BigandDaft said

I know the feeling but i just want my car back on the road asap without too much more work or cost, think i may just get some normal 15" G60 steels then get them banded myself but not as wide when i have some more money

The same hear but very tempting i asked him how much for buy it now and he said £350 ono will keep an eye on them

And i have a set 7 x 15 on all with good tyres that came of a passat i had for a bit they just do not suite the golf

Maybe tempting but realy want my car back on the road lol and wheels come and go there's always sets going for the right money aslong as you have some patience  :wink:  (which i really dont have      :doh: )

The car I just bought has 9j rears. Then again it was made by TUK customs who cut the beam to get them to fit so. If you fancy vutting the beam down it can be done.

Nah im not goin to start cutting stuff plus i think 9j is too wide plus I've now found what i want thanks to brucieboy and photoshop

im running 9 1/2" up front and 10" on rears both have streched tyres on banded steels and apart from needing 15mm spacers on the front to clear the coilovers they fitted a dream Facebook

chris_mk1_tintop said

im running 9 1/2" up front and 10" on rears both have streched tyres on banded steels and apart from needing 15mm spacers on the front to clear the coilovers they fitted a dream Facebook

Chris got any other pics of car with wheels as unable to access ones on facebook mate

It is april fools day isnt it ?

coos2 said

chris_mk1_tintop said

im running 9 1/2" up front and 10" on rears both have streched tyres on banded steels and apart from needing 15mm spacers on the front to clear the coilovers they fitted a dream Facebook

Chris got any other pics of car with wheels as unable to access ones on facebook mate

Managed to get on they look mint mate just do not look that wide on photo (is it April fools)