What size tires do you have?  I also have SSR Comp's, but 17x7.5 ET35 and
225/45-17 tires.  No rubbing issues at all with Bilstein/H&R sports.  Do you
also have spacers?  Does the rubbing occur in the front of the car or the
rear?

-Jason

Hi all;

I've been running SSR Comp 17x8 (ET35) wheels + Bridgestone S-03s for a
while now.  Great combination, and about the only thing that fits over
Stoptechs on the Mk4.  Only problem is running -- I'm running Neuspeed
Sport Springs and Bilstein Sport Shocks.  If i'm carrying passengers,
occasionally I'll get rubbing..  I notice the One Lap GTI uses a similar
setup, and was wondering what you did to take care of the rubbing?  Or
does your car even have enough suspension travel to still rub? :)

Any info appreciated!

Thanks,
Erik
'00 GTI VR6
http://mrhz.net/gti

Erik,  Funny...your last statement is about the Truth ;-)

What size tires are you running? The 225/45/17? We ran 235-40-17(smaller
overall diameter...think it was 24.4 compared to 24.8/24.9) That could be
your issue. Running Spacers? We ran a 5mm in the rear too.

Here's a pic of my car "LOADED DOWN" on the 1 Lap.
http://www.parts4vws.com/images/members/Potterman/DSC01907.jpg

We had 3 people, 3 NOS Bottles(2-usually full ;-) ), All of our luggage,
Full size Spare, Tools, Floor Jack & Stand, Extra parts(P/S lines, coil
packs, brakes, MAF, Etc....thought you'd get a kick from the list of parts
we took), 2 laptops, Camera's, & a cooler.....needless to say it was loaded
down.

We didn't have rubbing problems but it really could be the Suspension that
helps me not rub.


Mike Potter
Virtual World Parts Inc.
Sales@parts4vws
909-694-8600x103
888-389-7278x103

Oh right.  I guess one important parameter would have been the tire size.
:)  They are 225/45R17 though.  I _think_ I get rubbing in the front, I
_definitely_ get rubbing in the back.  I'm not entirely sure _what_ it's
rubbing on though -- either the fender lip, or the inner fender lining.

I might have to put some shoe polish or something on a couple possible
contact points, load up the car with fat people, and drive over some
bumps.

Thanks,
-Erik