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Title: which wheel spacers to buy? DONE @) Thanks for your help :)
Post by: jnufcuk on 22 September 2011, 17:06: Can anyone shed some light on which ones to buy if these are even the right ones lol

Just got standard MontyII alloys atm with no plan on changing due to insurance company :angry:

Which ones would look best and which one is the best lol

Thanks

UPDATE:

The other ones i was looking at were not the right size ones (width ways lol)

So just spoke to a couple of companies and now i have found fk ones from venom for both sets for £117 or H&R ones for £124

So question is which is better?

FK or H&R?

Cheers

EDIT: Just ordered a set of rear ones so just 5mm for front i need? Anyone know best place to get them?
Title: Re: which wheel spacers to buy?
Post by: daz veedub on 22 September 2011, 17:11: as long as there 5x100 and 57.1 bore (2nd and 3rd set )
Title: Re: which wheel spacers to buy?
Post by: daz veedub on 22 September 2011, 17:17: got mine from essexstyling looked on website then phoned them an they came next day :cool:

http://www.essexstyling.com/
Title: Re: which wheel spacers to buy?
Post by: jnufcuk on 22 September 2011, 17:25: whats the bore size mate?

the first one is .1mm differnt and the one you posted is 57.2? lol

confused.com :smiley:
Title: Re: which wheel spacers to buy?
Post by: daz veedub on 22 September 2011, 19:36: 5 x 100 pcd

57.1 bore mate :smiley:
Title: Re: which wheel spacers to buy?
Post by: jnufcuk on 22 September 2011, 19:52: Quote from: daz veedub on 22 September 2011, 19:36
5 x 100 pcd

57.1 bore mate :smiley:

cool cheers mate, stupid question but guessing i need them for front and back because of tracking? How come most sets only come as a pair? lol
Title: Re: which wheel spacers to buy?
Post by: Dave_IOW on 22 September 2011, 20:16: You can run different sizes front and rear :smiley:
Title: Re: which wheel spacers to buy?
Post by: Wayne on 22 September 2011, 20:18: Quote from: jnufcuk on 22 September 2011, 19:52
Quote from: daz veedub on 22 September 2011, 19:36
5 x 100 pcd

57.1 bore mate :smiley:

cool cheers mate, stupid question but guessing i need them for front and back because of tracking? How come most sets only come as a pair? lol

You can run them just on the rear if you wish.
Title: Re: which wheel spacers to buy?
Post by: jnufcuk on 22 September 2011, 20:51: Will it a. Not look stupid? And b. Affect handling?
Was think maybe 15 front and back? So 30mm or would 10pm either side be better?
Title: Re: which wheel spacers to buy?
Post by: Dave_IOW on 22 September 2011, 20:54: Measure your wheel to arch gap and then buy spacers accordingly to make them sit flush :cool:

(dont go so far that the tyre tread protrudes from arch or you will fail MOT :afro:)
Title: Re: which wheel spacers to buy?
Post by: jnufcuk on 22 September 2011, 20:59: Will do that tomo :)
:afro:
Title: Re: which wheel spacers to buy?
Post by: jnufcuk on 23 September 2011, 18:46: Just measured my wheel arches and reckon i could get away with 20mm either side however im thinking just in case 10-15 either side and i will be happy.

Does anyone know the difference between these 2? Both have the same DR16mm so guessing thats 16 either side? The only difference i can see is that the first one say min ofset 13?

http://www.ppcgb.com/HandR-Trak---Wheel-Spacers----VW_3/prod19259/

http://www.ppcgb.com/HandR-Trak---Wheel-Spacers----VW_4/prod19260/
Title: Re: which wheel spacers to buy?
Post by: Dave_IOW on 23 September 2011, 19:27: Your wheel will have an offset of probably 35 so i wouldnt worry to much about that.

Someone will know more than me though :grin:
Title: Re: which wheel spacers to buy?
Post by: daz veedub on 23 September 2011, 19:30: 20mm on rear will be fine :smiley:

but not on front unless u fancy shredded tyres on arch
Title: Re: which wheel spacers to buy?
Post by: jnufcuk on 23 September 2011, 20:48: Thats y I was going to go for 15 or 16mm in the links above. Think thst will be too much?
Title: Re: which wheel spacers to buy?
Post by: daz veedub on 23 September 2011, 20:54: id say so mate will scrub on front for sure i have 5mm on front to clear coilies id say ud get away with 8/10 without scrubbing unless u get arches rolled
Title: Re: which wheel spacers to buy?
Post by: jnufcuk on 23 September 2011, 21:00: Quote from: daz veedub on 23 September 2011, 20:54
id say so mate will scrub on front for sure i have 5mm on front to clear coilies id say ud get away with 8/10 without scrubbing unless u get arches rolled

Ok cool. Cheers for your guys will have a think over weekend :smiley:
Title: Re: which wheel spacers to buy?
Post by: jnufcuk on 25 September 2011, 12:16: Just measured it up again this time front and back lol :grin:

They are different never knew that lol :embarassed:

So now im going to go for 16mm either side on rear and 5-10mm on front prob go 5mm.

Once i get them fitted im guessing it would be wise to get them aligned?

Will 16 on rear and 5 on front be ok?

:undecided: :undecided: :undecided:

edit: sorry going back to the 16mm ones? Do i order the cheaper ones which say min offset 13 or do i have to go for the slighty more expensive ones which dont mention offset or will it make no difference lol
Title: Re: which wheel spacers to buy?
Post by: cullygti on 25 September 2011, 20:19: as the front is already 10mm more than the back as standard on the mk4 i have gone for 5mm on the front and 15mm on the back thus bringing the rear inline with the front but still sat at a nice stance and legal lol but wheel is just inside the arch so looks pretty much what i was after so many choices mate good luck im sure what ever you get will look fab :cool:
Title: Re: which wheel spacers to buy? Updated!
Post by: jnufcuk on 26 September 2011, 18:18: Back to the top :smiley:
Title: Re: which wheel spacers to buy? Updated!
Post by: GunnerCP on 26 September 2011, 18:37: Haven't read all the thread so not sure if it's of use but I've got 8.5j wheels 215/35 Tyres, final et of 20 on the front and they did catch the arch lip at times, rolled the arches now and have no issues at all. Rears are the same et with no probs.

They are 19'' wheels.
Title: Re: which wheel spacers to buy? Updated!
Post by: Dave_IOW on 27 September 2011, 16:51: Have you decided on sizes yet, they are both reasonably expensive!
Title: Re: which wheel spacers to buy? Updated!
Post by: jnufcuk on 27 September 2011, 17:42: Quote from: Dave_IOW on 27 September 2011, 16:51
Have you decided on sizes yet, they are both reasonably expensive!

tell me about it lol :grin:

Defo going with 15 either side on rear and 5mm on front. Want hubcentric ones as ive heard bad reviews of the normal wheel spacers. But they do work out alot more expensive :sad:
Title: Re: which wheel spacers to buy? Updated!
Post by: T_J_G on 27 September 2011, 18:59: Got 20mm FK Hubcentric Spacers here they bolt to the hub then you bolt your wheels to the spacers. £45 posted.
Title: Re: which wheel spacers to buy? Updated!
Post by: Dave_IOW on 27 September 2011, 19:12: Then get some 5mm ones with correct bore size for 15 posted off ebay and your done for half price! :afro:
Title: Re: which wheel spacers to buy? Updated!
Post by: jnufcuk on 27 September 2011, 19:40: Quote from: T_J_G on 27 September 2011, 18:59
Got 20mm FK Hubcentric Spacers here they bolt to the hub then you bolt your wheels to the spacers. £45 posted.

That's what I want lol. Slightly slimmer though lol. Where you get them from???
:smiley:
Title: Re: which wheel spacers to buy? Updated!
Post by: Wayne on 27 September 2011, 20:45: Quote from: jnufcuk on 27 September 2011, 19:40
Quote from: T_J_G on 27 September 2011, 18:59
Got 20mm FK Hubcentric Spacers here they bolt to the hub then you bolt your wheels to the spacers. £45 posted.

That's what I want lol. Slightly slimmer though lol. Where you get them from???
:smiley:

Venom or ebay is your best bet.

Or speak to Ben Victors on here he makes them.

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=27082
Title: Re: which wheel spacers to buy? Updated!
Post by: jnufcuk on 27 September 2011, 20:55: Just found these that come with the bolts aswell :smiley:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/15mm-Hubcentric-Spacer-Kit-VW-pcd-5x100-7914-/390325100339?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5ae1305f33
Title: Re: which wheel spacers to buy? Updated!
Post by: jnufcuk on 28 September 2011, 18:36: Hi guys right I've found my hubcentric 15mm 57.1bore spacers on eBay for 50 including extended bolts (not the link above, different one)

Just need help with the front ones. Can you get hubcentric 5mm? Or do they only come in bigger sizes?

Thanks
Title: Re: which wheel spacers to buy? Updated!
Post by: jonnyturbo on 28 September 2011, 20:00: Nah don't think u can get hubcentric 5mm ones
Title: Re: which wheel spacers to buy? Updated! Just need 5mm ones :)
Post by: jnufcuk on 28 September 2011, 21:10: Which are better? Ive done a search on 5mm and think im even more confushed ass to whay type of spacer i should be getting lol

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150664781151?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

or cheaper ones?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-5mm-Alloy-Wheel-Spacers-Shims-VW-Golf-Mk4-/330566916710?pt=UK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Wheels_tyre_Trims_Trims_ET&hash=item4cf752da66

Thanks
Title: Re: which wheel spacers to buy? Updated! Just need 5mm ones :)
Post by: daz veedub on 28 September 2011, 21:10: :wink:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5mm-VW-Audi-Alloy-Wheel-Spacers-Bora-Golf-A3-S3-TT-/390347437661?pt=UK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Wheels_tyre_Trims_Trims_ET&hash=item5ae285365d
Title: Re: which wheel spacers to buy? Updated! Just need 5mm ones :)
Post by: james2 on 28 September 2011, 21:14: sh!t, get them off ebay £30+ for 10mm spacers and 10mm extra long wheelbolts.Cant remember the make sold them today, car performance something. :undecided:
Title: Re: which wheel spacers to buy? Updated! Just need 5mm ones :)
Post by: jnufcuk on 28 September 2011, 21:23: Quote from: daz veedub on 28 September 2011, 21:10
:wink:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5mm-VW-Audi-Alloy-Wheel-Spacers-Bora-Golf-A3-S3-TT-/390347437661?pt=UK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Wheels_tyre_Trims_Trims_ET&hash=item5ae285365d

Sweet been looking at wheel spacers all day how did these not come up lol. Will purchase them now :D. Cheers mate
Title: Re: which wheel spacers to buy? Updated! Just need 5mm ones :)
Post by: daz veedub on 28 September 2011, 21:27: no worries mate :smiley:
Title: Re: which wheel spacers to buy? DONE @) Thanks for your help :)
Post by: jnufcuk on 28 September 2011, 21:28: All ordered cant wait :smiley:

£66 all in so cant complain :laugh:
Title: Re: which wheel spacers to buy? DONE @) Thanks for your help :)
Post by: james2 on 28 September 2011, 21:59: ebay rule cheap stuff,but good. :wink: