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    Hey guys, got some cash saved up for the stock looking mkv. I was debating lowering or getting some wheels. Which would you do first...
    Branden Hemelspeck
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    Re: Lowered before wheels? Or??

    I lowered my car first. I find that aftermarket wheels, especially if you change the size, can really throw off the proportions of the car at stock height.

    Just my two cents.
    Scott
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    • #3
      Re: Lowered before wheels? Or??

      Low first
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      • #4
        Re: Lowered before wheels? Or??

        Lower, makes the car so much more enjoyable to drive.
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        • #5
          Re: Lowered before wheels? Or??

          im torn on this ....... springs are cheap so i always spend on wheels first .... but what wheels is your car stock
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          • #6
            Re: Lowered before wheels? Or??

            i bought my wheels first and mounted em. huge donk ness. in my opinion it looks stupid having wheels without being lowered.

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            • #7
              Re: Lowered before wheels? Or??

              Lower it first
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              • #8
                Re: Lowered before wheels? Or??

                Lower!!
                Last edited by vteclol; 03-24-2013, 09:12 AM.
                Kim

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                • #9
                  Re: Lowered before wheels? Or??

                  low car with stock wheels looks better than aftermarket wheels with big gaps
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                  • #10
                    Re: Lowered before wheels? Or??

                    Originally posted by bart View Post
                    low car with stock wheels looks better than aftermarket wheels with big gaps
                    X2. This even applies if you have steelies with hubcaps. STILL looks better than nice wheels with 4 inch gap
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                    • #11
                      Re: Lowered before wheels? Or??

                      Originally posted by P Arkus View Post
                      X2. This even applies if you have steelies with hubcaps. STILL looks better than nice wheels with 4 inch gap
                      im running steelies with hubcaps right now if you are worried about it not looking any good. my car still looks good lowered on hubbies.

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                      • #12
                        Re: Lowered before wheels? Or??

                        meh .. do both
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                        • #13
                          Re: Lowered before wheels? Or??

                          Originally posted by danaldson View Post
                          i bought my wheels first and mounted em. huge donk ness. in my opinion it looks stupid having wheels without being lowered.
                          this,
                          always lower first, doesn't look good riding around with nice wheels and a 4" wheel gap
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                          • #14
                            Re: Lowered before wheels? Or??

                            Lower it first for sure. Even with stock wheels, no gap looks better then 4''+ wheel gap and aftermarket rims.
                            ~Tracy~
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                            • #15
                              Re: Lowered before wheels? Or??

                              Its decided. Im doing coil-overs. Anyone that has done them on a mkv wanna come give me a hand . I don't have the specialty tools or all the know how to do this one solo. Any help appreciated. Throw in some beers or cash on your end
                              Branden Hemelspeck
                              Mkv Gti
                              ~Stage 1 chip, Resonator Delete, Stubby Antenna, Tint all around, Boost gauge.~
                              ~~~I Love My Dub~~~
                              Sold :(

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