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General => Cosmetic and bodywork matters => Topic started by: CHRIS_MC on 12 November 2009, 21:20

Title: OFFSET CALCUMALATIONINGS..... CAN ANY ONE HALP? =o BORBET A's
Post by: CHRIS_MC on 12 November 2009, 21:20
ok, i may have asked this before, but i get very little time these days to visit here as i have a heavy commute

im about to aquire a mk4 GTTDI and was saving my 16" BORBET A's for my mk3 (but now its gonna be for sale)

my question is, as the wheels are 112x5 stud (pretty sure merc fitment) what size adaptors will i need for my mk4 (standard ride height) 4x "5 stud 112->100 (prolly fk automotive adaptors, but how thick?)

ive had these wheels for about 3 years now, and finally put 2 tyres on them = 195 45 16's stretched CONTINENTALS

also what would have been the adaptor/ spacer width to run them on a standard mk3 gti

and FINALLY do i need spigot rings? what ever they are?....i assume they are rubber spacer/washers that absorb shock/vibration?

i am going to be doing 70 miles per day to work (hence the TDI purchase) thanks for any help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111!!!!111!!!!one

(http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v681/199/24/684076827/a684076827_1583513_8415.jpg)
 this is the stamp on them

(http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs068.snc3/13543_180110481827_684076827_3486288_8290154_n.jpg) 7 1/2 j x 16 H2

oh and MK3 8V for sale :wink:
Title: Re: OFFSET CALCUMALATIONINGS..... CAN ANY ONE HALP? =o BORBET A's
Post by: CHRIS_MC on 12 November 2009, 21:38
ok, maybe to many questions

16" 5 STUD 112 PCD BORBET A's onto a MK4 GTTDI. 7 1/2 j x 16 H2

ADAPTORS HOW THICK?
Title: Re: OFFSET CALCUMALATIONINGS..... CAN ANY ONE HALP? =o BORBET A's
Post by: Wayne on 12 November 2009, 22:09
I would guess 20mm adaptors but what offset are they also 16"s on a mk4 will look very small unless slammed.
Title: Re: OFFSET CALCUMALATIONINGS..... CAN ANY ONE HALP? =o BORBET A's
Post by: Chris-White on 12 November 2009, 23:16
this thread is pointless without knowing what offset the wheels are as standard.
Title: Re: OFFSET CALCUMALATIONINGS..... CAN ANY ONE HALP? =o BORBET A's
Post by: CHRIS_MC on 12 November 2009, 23:19
Quote from: Chris-White on 12 November 2009, 23:16
this thread is pointless without knowing what offset the wheels are as standard.

yeah granted, does the stamp i posted a picture of not shed light on that? as i have no clue

7 1/2 j x 16 h2 ?????? does that not mean anything?
Title: Re: OFFSET CALCUMALATIONINGS..... CAN ANY ONE HALP? =o BORBET A's
Post by: Wayne on 12 November 2009, 23:33
Quote from: CHRIS_MC on 12 November 2009, 23:19
Quote from: Chris-White on 12 November 2009, 23:16
this thread is pointless without knowing what offset the wheels are as standard.

yeah granted, does the stamp i posted a picture of not shed light on that? as i have no clue

7 1/2 j x 16 h2 ?????? does that not mean anything?

Nope, stamped on the wheel somewhere will be a et number that is the offset.
Title: Re: OFFSET CALCUMALATIONINGS..... CAN ANY ONE HALP? =o BORBET A's
Post by: Chris-White on 12 November 2009, 23:36
my old borbets hd the et behind the centre caps iirc.
Title: Re: OFFSET CALCUMALATIONINGS..... CAN ANY ONE HALP? =o BORBET A's
Post by: CHRIS_MC on 13 November 2009, 20:50
doh appologies.......... here we go

(http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v681/199/24/684076827/n684076827_1583512_8173.jpg)
Title: Re: OFFSET CALCUMALATIONINGS..... CAN ANY ONE HALP? =o BORBET A's
Post by: ...joe on 20 November 2009, 18:08
Well and et of 30, plus adaptor will leave you with an et of 10, being safe (20mm adaptor) or 15, being a bit risky (15mm adaptor).
Which is quite alot of poke on a mk4 and when combined with such a small wheel would need to be absolutely on its arse before it looked anywhere near good.

In my mind, sell the wheels and put the money from the sale, plus what you'd plan on spending on adaptors towards a set of 5x100 wheels in a decent size. there are loads out there!
Title: Re: OFFSET CALCUMALATIONINGS..... CAN ANY ONE HALP? =o BORBET A's
Post by: Wayne on 22 November 2009, 00:09
Quote from: ...joe on 20 November 2009, 18:08
Well and et of 30, plus adaptor will leave you with an et of 10, being safe (20mm adaptor) or 15, being a bit risky (15mm adaptor).
Which is quite alot of poke on a mk4 and when combined with such a small wheel would need to be absolutely on its arse before it looked anywhere near good.

In my mind, sell the wheels and put the money from the sale, plus what you'd plan on spending on adaptors towards a set of 5x100 wheels in a decent size. there are loads out there!


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