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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: cranic on 23 January 2010, 17:53
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I'm thinking of buying skoda wheels. 5x100 and et 42
Looking to fit them to my 1996 mk3 golf gti.
Will they fit straight on?
Cheers craig
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Yes.
EDIT: Actually the ET is a bit high, are you sure they are 42?
EDIT2: The stock ET is 35-38 on all Skoda's, I'm taking it they aren't OEM?
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:rolleyes:
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:rolleyes:?
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If they've come off a Skoda and are OEM, they will fit without trouble. The tyres however may not.
:rolleyes:
Stalker. :kiss:
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Wheels are 16x7. Tyres will be 195/45/16?
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right then josho,
FACTUAL information for the OP
Skoda
Model Year PCD Offset Bore
Fabia 00> 5x100 35 to 42 57.1
Felicia 94 to 01 4x100 35 to 42 57.1
Octavia 97> 5x100 35 to 42 57.1
Superb 02> 5x112 35 to 42 57.1
So they are more than likely ET 42 as they arent but a standard fitment .
Also to the OP
What is all the spec of your current wheels ? Tyre size and offset
a good sight to see how much out you will be running different tyre sizes
http://www.tyresave.co.uk/tyresiz2.html
main thing is with mk3s is that the ream beam DOESNT ALWAYS sit square in the rear arches,
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They don't sound like OEM Skoda wheels to me.
I have no idea on the tyre front so I won't comment. I also have a feeling that ET42 is too high, so I wouldn't buy them just yet, there are a few wheel/tyre experts that will give you some advice soon.
Like I said if they are OEM, they'll fit, but 16x7 don't sound like stock wheels to me.
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right then josho,
FACTUAL information for the OP
Skoda
Model Year PCD Offset Bore
Fabia 00> 5x100 35 to 42 57.1
Felicia 94 to 01 4x100 35 to 42 57.1
Octavia 97> 5x100 35 to 42 57.1
Superb 02> 5x112 35 to 42 57.1
So they are more than likely ET 42 as they arent but a standard fitment .
Also to the OP
What is all the spec of your current wheels ? Tyre size and offset
a good sight to see how much out you will be running different tyre sizes
http://www.tyresave.co.uk/tyresiz2.html
main thing is with mk3s is that the ream beam DOESNT ALWAYS sit square in the rear arches,
That must be right, because a couple of other websites claim ET on Skoda's to be 35-38! I thought it was 35-42 but as alloywheelguide.com said 35-38 I thought it would be good to mention it's a bit high.
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Et42 will be fine, just watch the rears don't hit the shock.
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Et42 will be fine, just watch the rears don't hit the shock.
i will be putting coilovers on. i just need to know if these will fit before i buy them.
can anyone tell me for sure. fitting 195/45/16 tyres.
cheers craig
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Et42 will be fine, just watch the rears don't hit the shock.
i will be putting coilovers on. i just need to know if these will fit before i buy them.
can anyone tell me for sure. fitting 195/45/16 tyres.
cheers craig
They will 100% fit if they are 5x100, however they will be close to the coilover when you fit it, you may need a 3mm spacer.
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Et42 will be fine, just watch the rears don't hit the shock.
Thanks for confirming, I thought this was the case.
You can just about run 3mm spacers with the stock nuts, just check they get 5 full turns on them which was recommended by the wheel guru's on E38 (just letting everyone know my sources, because it seems required of me).
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std 15" gti alloys are 6.5x15 and et43
and the anni uses 7x16 et43 with 215/40 tyres but 195/45 are very close fitment wise
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guys thanks very much for the help. much appreciated :grin:
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guys thanks very much for the help. much appreciated :grin:
No worries :afro: