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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: sarnyboy on 17 September 2011, 17:42

Title: 4motion wheels on mk3 gti
Post by: sarnyboy on 17 September 2011, 17:42: has anybody got a set of mk4 4motion wheels on a mk3 gti?

i would like some pictures as im looking at buying a set for mine, i presume they will fit straight on?
Title: Re: 4motion wheels on mk3 gti
Post by: Wayne on 17 September 2011, 18:03: You will need to change the tyres as mk4 tyres are too big.
Title: Re: 4motion wheels on mk3 gti
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 17 September 2011, 18:04: They should fit fine seeing as the PCD is the same, im not to sure about the offset though on those particular wheels.
Title: Re: 4motion wheels on mk3 gti
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 17 September 2011, 18:07: Are these the ones you're getting?

(http://imganuncios.mitula.net/vw_golf_mk4_2_8_v6_4motion_93672079928086913.jpg)
Title: Re: 4motion wheels on mk3 gti
Post by: gasketface on 17 September 2011, 18:08: I do'nt know what the wheels you mention look like but if they have centre caps that cover the bolts you may find that the rears need spacers as the caps hit the wheel bearing cover and wo'nt fit as they are.I only found that out when i tried to fit mk4 GTi wheels on mine,plus the tyre profile was too big !.
Title: Re: 4motion wheels on mk3 gti
Post by: gasketface on 17 September 2011, 18:12: I tried these one's :- http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vw-golf-mk4-Alloy-wheels-1998-2004-GT-15-Alloys-tyres-Avus-/150661515041?pt=UK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Rims_Car_Wheels_ET&hash=item2314204721
Title: Re: 4motion wheels on mk3 gti
Post by: sarnyboy on 17 September 2011, 19:05: Quote from: thai-wronghorse on 17 September 2011, 18:07
Are these the ones you're getting?

(http://imganuncios.mitula.net/vw_golf_mk4_2_8_v6_4motion_93672079928086913.jpg)

yes thats the ones, will they fit and look smart on a mk3 gti with 40 profile tyres?
Title: Re: 4motion wheels on mk3 gti
Post by: gasketface on 17 September 2011, 19:28: i think the centre caps may cause same problem as i had with the mk4 gti one's on the rears.PCD is the same though,not sure about the offset.
Title: Re: 4motion wheels on mk3 gti
Post by: sarnyboy on 18 September 2011, 08:43: right so i have bought them,

they have got 195 45 16's on them already!

will i need spacers to fit these or will they go straight on, they are et 42 i think
Title: Re: 4motion wheels on mk3 gti
Post by: gasketface on 18 September 2011, 09:40: http://boneybradley.webs.com/thewheels.htm

and

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
Title: Re: 4motion wheels on mk3 gti
Post by: Wayne on 18 September 2011, 12:00: Quote from: sarnyboy on 18 September 2011, 08:43
right so i have bought them,

they have got 195 45 16's on them already!

will i need spacers to fit these or will they go straight on, they are et 42 i think

Try them they should be fine, if not then a 5mm spacer will be needed.