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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: tallpaulr on 03 June 2009, 06:26

Title: Stock Mk4 gti Rims onto a late 16v Mk3
Post by: tallpaulr on 03 June 2009, 06:26

I know this sounds really dumb but i've got hold of some rims off of ebay, but i'm not sure if they're gonna fit over my calipers. Looking at the pictures of the new wheels (i've not collected them yet) the outer edge looks a lot fatter than the standards I'm running now so I'm concerned it's gonna foul up and not fit. I don't fancy a 2 hour trip for nothin so I was wondering if anyone could help. The wheels i've bought are are off a '99 Gti, 15" plain flat 5 spoke, Code 1JO 601 025B if that helps.

Title: Re: Stock Mk4 gti Rims onto a late 16v Mk3
Post by: skcollob_ho on 03 June 2009, 12:23

Yes, they'll fit.

May have to change the tyres though. Not sure about that with 15's, I have the later mk4 16's on mine, but have to run 205/45/16's.

Title: Re: Stock Mk4 gti Rims onto a late 16v Mk3
Post by: Wayne on 03 June 2009, 12:39

As above, yes will fit but the tyres will be the wrong size.

Title: Re: Stock Mk4 gti Rims onto a late 16v Mk3
Post by: shepgti on 03 June 2009, 12:41

these? http://data.motor-talk.de/data/galleries/631354/718569/g41-41818.jpg     tyres will need a 50 profile

Title: Re: Stock Mk4 gti Rims onto a late 16v Mk3
Post by: tallpaulr on 03 June 2009, 13:20

Yeah they're the ones. They haven't any tyres so I'll be swapping mine over to them, that is of course if they'll fit over the brakes.

Title: Re: Stock Mk4 gti Rims onto a late 16v Mk3
Post by: Wayne on 03 June 2009, 13:40

Quote from: tallpaulr on 03 June 2009, 13:20

Yeah they're the ones. They haven't any tyres so I'll be swapping mine over to them, that is of course if they'll fit over the brakes.

They should fit all ok, if not just run a 3mm spacer on the front.