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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Vesper on 30 July 2009, 17:44

Title: More alloy questions.....
Post by: Vesper on 30 July 2009, 17:44

Its about time my mk 3 got some decent wheels. Problem is I have no clue at all what I'm doing.  :huh:

Currently I'm running on 4 stud steels. The tyre code is 175/70 R13 82T.

What the hell does 175/70 R13 82T relate to!? I assume one number relates to diameter of the wheel and one the depth. Does the stud size vary between cars or is that standard?

Basically I want to buy some alloys and bang em straight on without hassle. My golf is not lowered. Any suggestions?

I've got a load of possibles lined up that I like. Once I have a bit more of a clue what spec. I need I'll get on photoshop and get your opinions on the look  :wink:

Title: Re: More alloy questions.....
Post by: buzzkip on 30 July 2009, 17:55

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Title: Re: More alloy questions.....
Post by: Vesper on 30 July 2009, 18:21

Cheers  :smiley:

Title: Re: More alloy questions.....
Post by: boneybradley on 30 July 2009, 19:01

best trye sizes to look for are (and will fit your car fine)
185/60x14
195/50x15

Title: Re: More alloy questions.....
Post by: Vesper on 30 July 2009, 19:47

Bradley, as a mk3 guru   :kiss: - do you know what the standard offset would be for my 96 CL? I'm looking at 16" alloys but I don't want to mess up the handling  :undecided: Would an ET of 38 be right?

Title: Re: More alloy questions.....
Post by: shepgti on 30 July 2009, 19:48

Quote from: Vesper on 30 July 2009, 19:47

Bradley, as a mk3 guru   :kiss: - do you know what the standard offset would be for my 96 CL? I'm looking at 16" alloys but I don't want to mess up the handling  :undecided: Would an ET of 38 be right?

et38-43 is perfect as for 16s you would want 205/45/r16

Title: Re: More alloy questions.....
Post by: Vesper on 30 July 2009, 20:10

Quote from: shepgti on 30 July 2009, 19:48

Quote from: Vesper on 30 July 2009, 19:47

Bradley, as a mk3 guru   :kiss: - do you know what the standard offset would be for my 96 CL? I'm looking at 16" alloys but I don't want to mess up the handling  :undecided: Would an ET of 38 be right?

et38-43 is perfect as for 16s you would want 205/45/r16

Thank you - I've been struggling with the maths!  :grin:

Title: Re: More alloy questions.....
Post by: Wayne on 30 July 2009, 20:12

If running 16"s you can also run 215/40/16 or 195/45/16.

Title: Re: More alloy questions.....
Post by: Vesper on 30 July 2009, 20:17

Quote from: Wayne on 30 July 2009, 20:12

If running 16"s you can also run 215/40/16 or 195/45/16.

Excellent - that means a few more can go on the shortlist  :laugh: Thanks Wayne.

Title: Re: More alloy questions.....
Post by: Wayne on 30 July 2009, 20:17

No worries

Title: Re: More alloy questions.....
Post by: Reasty on 30 July 2009, 20:31

Or if you want to be a rebel you can run 195-40-16's  :evil:

Title: Re: More alloy questions.....
Post by: ace on 30 July 2009, 22:09

Quote from: Reasty on 30 July 2009, 20:31

Or if you want to be a rebel you can run 195-40-16's  :evil:

thats what im running on mine  :laugh:

Title: Re: More alloy questions.....
Post by: Reasty on 30 July 2009, 22:24

Quote from: ace on 30 July 2009, 22:09

Quote from: Reasty on 30 July 2009, 20:31

Or if you want to be a rebel you can run 195-40-16's  :evil:

thats what im running on mine  :laugh:

Yep me too and on 8" wide rims (on my mk2 tho)