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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: funkyfive on 29 September 2009, 15:30

Title: BBS RX2 (II) Info
Post by: funkyfive on 29 September 2009, 15:30: I am just about to invest in a new set of RIMs.

I've been told they are off a Mk4 and are there any issues with them on a Mk3 eg. spacers, caliper rubbing etc..?

What is the difference between the Mk3 and Mk4 BBS RX2 Rims?
Title: Re: BBS RX2 (II) Info
Post by: shepgti on 29 September 2009, 15:55: only differnce is mk3 anni rims were 7j wereas the mk4 anni's were 6.5j no issues in fitting either
Title: Re: BBS RX2 (II) Info
Post by: Wayne on 29 September 2009, 16:13: If they are from a mk4 the tyres will be too big.
Title: Re: BBS RX2 (II) Info
Post by: funkyfive on 29 September 2009, 16:34: Quote from: Wayne on 29 September 2009, 16:13
If they are from a mk4 the tyres will be too big.

Tyres are 195/45/16 V
Title: Re: BBS RX2 (II) Info
Post by: funkyfive on 29 September 2009, 16:48: Does anyone know if the offset is different to my current standard GTI alloys?
Title: Re: BBS RX2 (II) Info
Post by: shepgti on 29 September 2009, 17:28: Quote from: funkyfive on 29 September 2009, 16:48
Does anyone know if the offset is different to my current standard GTI alloys?

195/45/16 is correct tyre size, offset is 43 which is the same as standard longbeach alloys http://boneybradley.webs.com/thewheels.htm
Title: Re: BBS RX2 (II) Info
Post by: boneybradley on 29 September 2009, 18:22: the only issue you could have is the rear bearing covers and fitting the center caps as they stick out a few more mm on the mk3...some people run without (not recommended) or slightly flatten them (press the dome in a bit with a small hammer)
Title: Re: BBS RX2 (II) Info
Post by: nick_thomas on 29 September 2009, 20:04: Bradley you're wrong. I had no issues with the bearing caps.
Title: Re: BBS RX2 (II) Info
Post by: Wayne on 29 September 2009, 20:05: Just run 3mm spacers.
Title: Re: BBS RX2 (II) Info
Post by: nick_thomas on 29 September 2009, 20:06: The need for spacers will be purely aesthetic, there is no fouling whatsoever.
Title: Re: BBS RX2 (II) Info
Post by: funkyfive on 29 September 2009, 21:17: Cheers guys for the info. As usual lots of knowledge!!
Title: Re: BBS RX2 (II) Info
Post by: nick_thomas on 29 September 2009, 21:19: You're never bothering me if you need to give me another ring mate ;)
Title: Re: BBS RX2 (II) Info
Post by: Wayne on 29 September 2009, 21:36: Quote from: nick_thomas on 29 September 2009, 20:06
The need for spacers will be purely aesthetic, there is no fouling whatsoever.

maybe not but it will help with clearance on the front brakes and rear dust caps.
Title: Re: BBS RX2 (II) Info
Post by: boneybradley on 29 September 2009, 21:57: Quote from: nick_thomas on 29 September 2009, 20:04
Bradley you're wrong. I had no issues with the bearing caps.

i can show you one today that had this issue!! (and it's not the first I've heard of)
Title: Re: BBS RX2 (II) Info
Post by: Wayne on 29 September 2009, 22:03: Quote from: boneybradley on 29 September 2009, 21:57
Quote from: nick_thomas on 29 September 2009, 20:04
Bradley you're wrong. I had no issues with the bearing caps.

i can show you one today that had this issue!! (and it's not the first I've heard of)

Same issue happens with TT comps and some mk4 alloys.
Title: Re: BBS RX2 (II) Info
Post by: nick_thomas on 29 September 2009, 22:08: Well mine didn't, and I've changed the rear discs and bearings changed since as well, so that's 2 bearing caps I've had no issues with, hence my reason for saying.
Title: Re: BBS RX2 (II) Info
Post by: Leroy on 30 September 2009, 09:45: I swapped from 7inch anni rx2's to 6.5inch mk4 rx2's last week and they went on no problem!!!
Title: Re: BBS RX2 (II) Info
Post by: opel on 03 October 2009, 19:55: front calipers usual rub when you fit new disc and pads