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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: vRS_Si on 12 October 2009, 17:52
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I've just bought some 5x112 Mercedes wheels, stupidly thinking I'd have no problem getting 4x100 to 5x112 adapters...
Oops, guess I was quite wrong!! Cars a 1.8 convertible...
So looking at a few different options, the easiest I think is to convert 4x100 to 5x100 hubs and then buy adapters.
So what do I need for the conversion?
GTi hubs and brakes, will the callipers be the same or will I need those too?
I've currently got drums on the back so will I need to do a full axle change?
Anything else?
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lol numpty
Basically you'll need the 5 stud hubs, brake discs, and calipers etc.. and for the rear it probably would be easier to change the whole axle. You'll also need new handbrake cables. I think if you can find a 3.5 cabriolet in a scrappy then everything will be a straight swap :)
Although I think there's a company out there that do two piece adapters so you might be lucky if you can find out who it is that makes them!
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Get some 4x100 - 5x100 - 5x112 adapters.
:)
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lol numpty
I prefer the term beginner lol
Theres a mk3.5 round the corner being broken so will have to go have a chat with the bloke.
Is another option to re-drill the current hubs to 5x100.
Can that be done to the drums on the rear?
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lol numpty
I prefer the term beginner lol
Theres a mk3.5 round the corner being broken so will have to go have a chat with the bloke.
Is another option to re-drill the current hubs to 5x100.
Can that be done to the drums on the rear?
Mk3.5 is still 4 stud, it is whatever way you go a ballache, why not get custom adaptors made.
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Sell the Merc wheels and find something better that fits!