Peugeot 106 GTI Ride Height

[P I Staker]

Anyone able to measure from the centre of the front wheel up to the edge of the wheel arch for me on their standard 106 GTI?

Would be much appreciated.

[GTI Scott]

Do you still need this?

Are we assuming its the same gap all the way around?

[P I Staker]

I do, it would be a great help.

It's a bit of a long story but I just really need the height for the front. Although if you're going out with the measuring tape anyway I suppose we couldn't go wrong with front and rear.

[GTI Scott]

I knew I wasn't putting my point across well, I meant from the centre of the rim to the edge of the arch in just one spot or do you want it from different angles. (I.E. measured at 12 o clock, 3 0 clock and 9 o clock)

I'll do it from all 3 for you, I'll get it done tomorrow. Curious what you need it for?

[P I Staker]

Ah, sorry. Just at 12 o'clock will be spot on thank you.

Pretty much just trying to work out how low the front of mine is so I can get my refurbished axle lowered to suit. Currently the back is lower then I would like and typically they should sit arse up a bit.

[Dave Brand]

I've still got a 106 Haynes manual. There's good news & bad news.

The good news? In the suspension & steering section it specifies ride heights. For cars with 175/60 R14 H tyres, which I assume will be the GTi as that's the biggest tyre size quoted & the only H rated, the ride height is 154.0 mm.

The bad news? Nowhere can I see any reference to the datum points for ride height measurement!

[P I Staker]

Haynes is great, eh.

Thanks though, I'll have a look and see if I can work out where that measurement is taken.

[GTI Scott]

Sorry this is late.

Unexpectedly, the centre of the wheel is 13 inches from the arch on all 4 corners.

It's completely standard and definitely has the aggressive 'front lower' look despite this.

[P I Staker]

No worries, that's excellent thank you.