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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Dubbermart on 03 June 2010, 10:25

Title: 9js
Post by: Dubbermart on 03 June 2010, 10:25

Hey people does any one run 18x9j all round, on there mk 4 gti?

Title: Re: 9js
Post by: jake on 03 June 2010, 10:40

Hi mate

It all depends on alot of things? The offset being the main factor, and also the tyre stretch!

I would not like to run a 9j on the front as i can forsee clearance issues!

I run a 10j on the rear, and a 8.5 j on the front.


With a -5 offset on the rear and a 0 offset on the front

Jake

Title: Re: 9js
Post by: Dubbermart on 03 June 2010, 14:09

They are 18x9 et35 Aint got them yet so no tyres lol will I need stretch? 

Title: Re: 9js
Post by: T_J_G on 03 June 2010, 14:20

I bet I know what wheels they are....

Title: Re: 9js
Post by: Dubbermart on 03 June 2010, 14:33

Quote from: T_J_G on 03 June 2010, 14:20

I bet I know what wheels they are....

which ones are they?  :smiley:

Title: Re: 9js
Post by: jake on 03 June 2010, 14:49

porkers?

Title: Re: 9js
Post by: Pat on 03 June 2010, 16:15

18x9 et35 won't fit on the front. The inner rim will hit the strut before the wheel bolts up straight

You'll need to aim for et25 and a stretched tyre. 10mm spacer + 215/40 or possibly 225/40 tyre will do it, but you'll need to space the rear by at least 15mm to match the front otherwise it'll look strange

Title: Re: 9js
Post by: barry-gti on 04 June 2010, 08:29

Pat, is that a major stretch you'll need? just wondering because i'm looking to get 8.5j in the future but i dont want a major stretch...

Cheers!

Title: Re: 9js
Post by: linz on 04 June 2010, 09:39

gotta love wide rims :) and they issues they can cause

Title: Re: 9js
Post by: Pat on 04 June 2010, 09:47

Barry, 215/40 on an 8.5j isn't too bad to be honest.
On a 9j it's starting to look quite stretched. I don't have a pic of mine but I'll get one sorted of my mates 8.5 with a 215/40

Title: Re: 9js
Post by: Pat on 04 June 2010, 09:52

Here you go mate, these are 8.5j et30 with 215/40 Falken 452 tyres

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y127/patb303/DSC_4908.jpg)

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y127/patb303/DSC_4926.jpg)

Title: Re: 9js
Post by: barry-gti on 04 June 2010, 11:02

Thanks alot mate, thats the sort of thing i'd be looking to get  :smiley:

with some 9.5js on the rear...

money needs to hurry!  :grin:

Title: Re: 9js
Post by: Dubbermart on 04 June 2010, 14:00

I take It I can fit an 8.5j on my gti do u have to have stretch?

Title: Re: 9js
Post by: jake on 04 June 2010, 15:11

Yes an 8.5j will be fine!

But again depends on offset

Jake

Title: Re: 9js
Post by: Dubbermart on 04 June 2010, 16:15

Quote from: jake on 04 June 2010, 15:11

Yes an 8.5j will be fine!

But again depends on offset

Jake

lol sorry mate second time I have done that it is et35.

Title: Re: 9js
Post by: jake on 04 June 2010, 16:20

Should be ok then mate!

Title: Re: 9js
Post by: Dubbermart on 05 June 2010, 17:06

Quote from: jake on 04 June 2010, 16:20

Should be ok then mate!

awesome forgot to mention i am lowered about 40mm will it still be ok?

Title: Re: 9js
Post by: jake on 06 June 2010, 12:21

yeah will be fine with that!

Might even get a slight bit of poke  :wink:

Jake