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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: big_el on 06 June 2010, 15:57

Title: Alloys
Post by: big_el on 06 June 2010, 15:57

been trying to look for some cheap alloys for my mk5 due to the fact that my missus drives it most of the week and she would trash some brand new ones but i am struggling to find some remotely nice ones.

is it worth getting some adaptors to go 5x112 to 5x100. then i would have a much wider range, also are the adaptors safe and how do they work ?

cheers

Title: Re: Alloys
Post by: Wayne on 06 June 2010, 16:56

Biggest prblem with adaptors is offset.

Title: Re: Alloys
Post by: big_el on 06 June 2010, 18:05

what do i need to do then if i get adaptors? or i am better without ?

Title: Re: Alloys
Post by: Hurdy on 06 June 2010, 22:36

Stick with the 5x112's. :wink:

Loads of cheap alloys out there if you look.

What size alloys are you looking for and what is your price range?

Title: Re: Alloys
Post by: big_el on 07 June 2010, 07:49

looking for 17s or 18s.

prob between £180 and £250. i would invest in some new ones but with it being my missus drive to work and that am worried she'll trash them.

I would like some original VW alloys. quite like the ones on the GT TDI

Title: Re: Alloys
Post by: Hurdy on 07 June 2010, 11:37

On the GTTDI MKV they have Charleston's as OEM. A good looking alloy, but in good condition would be over £250 unless you are very lucky.

Title: Re: Alloys
Post by: AlanD on 07 June 2010, 11:40

Quote from: big_el on 07 June 2010, 07:49

prob between £180 and £250.

Blimey, thats going to be tricky.

Title: Re: Alloys
Post by: the dude on 07 June 2010, 13:44

Keep looking on e bay, as you can sometimes get Monza reps for about £180/200,
Though why do so many people have wifes who trash their alloys, I REALLY would not let my wife near my car if there was any possibility of her curbing them...

Title: Re: Alloys
Post by: big_el on 07 June 2010, 19:57

well to be honest its going to be hers when i get my project car due to the little girl. but until then i have to drive it and i hate hubcaps  :sick:

Title: Re: Alloys
Post by: AlanD on 07 June 2010, 22:22

You took the alloys off and put hubcaps on? Or is a normal MK5 that came with hubcaps?

Title: Re: Alloys
Post by: big_el on 08 June 2010, 07:53

as if lol no came with hubcaps  :angry:

dont know why !

Title: Re: Alloys
Post by: johnford60 on 08 June 2010, 11:54

What is the standard golf mk5 GTI Offset?

Title: Re: Alloys
Post by: AlanD on 08 June 2010, 12:01

I believe Mk5 wheels are ET51

Title: Re: Alloys
Post by: johnford60 on 08 June 2010, 12:17

Do you happen to know the full spec? :rolleyes:  e.g.5-112 ET45 ?

Ive got soem new wheels on but they rub the splash guards over big bumps and hard cornering :smug:

Title: Re: Alloys
Post by: johnford60 on 08 June 2010, 12:18

Oh and if they are 7.5J or 8.0J Wheels standard?