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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: oakgreengolf on 01 February 2009, 17:53

Title: Alloy wheels
Post by: oakgreengolf on 01 February 2009, 17:53
Having changed over to the 5x100 setup i'm really struggling to find some decent alloys. I have search ebay all week nothing  :angry:, Unless i want to put my car in maxpower the selection of alloys available is very poor. I like the BBS type but not the mk3 ones. Is there any way i can fit my ronal ls 4X100 onto 5x100. Failing that i'm on the look out for some porsche alloys
Title: Re: Alloy wheels
Post by: JC on 01 February 2009, 18:22
look on edition 38 mate, allus loads of 5x100 rims on there,
Title: Re: Alloy wheels
Post by: sidecarphil on 01 February 2009, 18:58
lenso bsx

 :wink:
Title: Re: Alloy wheels
Post by: oakgreengolf on 01 February 2009, 19:09
they don't do them in 5x100 nice wheels though
Title: Re: Alloy wheels
Post by: sidecarphil on 01 February 2009, 19:10
bugger

this is one more reason i'm staying with 4 stud on my VR6 conversion  :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Alloy wheels
Post by: Mew on 01 February 2009, 19:47
vr6 BBS

(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e16/porcelainblue/PICT5900.jpg)


Might be worth looking for some Ford Galaxy wheels too, think they're 5x100 with vw centre bore
Title: Re: Alloy wheels
Post by: dubber36 on 01 February 2009, 20:08
A say a mk2 at a show with polished 15" Avus rims a few years back.

They were fitted to the early Mk4's. The ones with the wide solid spokes, not the later ones with the slots in them.
Title: Re: Alloy wheels
Post by: euro dave on 02 February 2009, 11:26
TH Monos?
Title: Re: Alloy wheels
Post by: oakgreengolf on 02 February 2009, 14:00
Not too keen on the mono's those vr6 bbs jobbies arn't to bad are they 15"?  :smiley:
Title: Re: Alloy wheels
Post by: euro dave on 02 February 2009, 14:02
MK5 golf anniversary wheels?

vRS wheels?

there are some nice OEM wheels to choose from
Title: Re: Alloy wheels
Post by: oakgreengolf on 02 February 2009, 15:57
what do we think of these then. My ronal Ls's are et25 these are et35. let me get this right this means they won't stick out as far  :undecided:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-Golf-MK3-ANNIVERSARY-BBS-ALLOYS-NO-RESERVE_W0QQitemZ130284025699QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Rims_Car_Wheels_ET?hash=item130284025699&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2
Title: Re: Alloy wheels
Post by: Mew on 02 February 2009, 16:03
Higher offset means they don't stick out as far, BUT, doesn't the 5 stud front end result in a wider track?
Title: Re: Alloy wheels
Post by: euro dave on 02 February 2009, 16:07
Quote from: Mew on 02 February 2009, 16:03
Higher offset means they don't stick out as far, BUT, doesn't the 5 stud front end result in a wider track?

~10mm either side IIRC
Title: Re: Alloy wheels
Post by: oakgreengolf on 02 February 2009, 16:24
yes mines widetrack so thats not a problem  :smiley:. Do the bolts need removing to get these refurbed?
Title: Re: Alloy wheels
Post by: euro dave on 02 February 2009, 16:26
Quote from: oakgreengolf on 02 February 2009, 16:24
yes mines widetrack so thats not a problem  :smiley:. Do the bolts need removing to get these refurbed?

Definitely.  A lot of people use vaseline when replacing them to keep corrosion at bay.
Title: Re: Alloy wheels
Post by: oakgreengolf on 02 February 2009, 16:40
just seen another set on there £250 or best offer with tyres, just wondering if they will scrub. hmmm
Title: Re: Alloy wheels
Post by: maplesyrup on 02 February 2009, 19:50
They shouldn't scrub provided the tyres are a lowish profile 45 or less and even 50 if 195 may work.

I have a set of the LM's in a four stud that fitedt my 40mm lowered 16v no problem, with 205/45 tyres fitted.

I have ran 195/45/16 and 205/45/16 tyres on 7" and 6" Porsche wheels without any worries, the offsets were 20 and 27mm I think so would be nearer the arches than the BBS LM's

The 8" Porsche rears, 27mm offset I had were a little too close to the rear arches though.

Don't know if thats any help, but I would say you'd be ok.....

 :smiley: