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Title: Alloys for winter
Post by: scottishpedro on 29 November 2011, 21:07

Hi all

I am looking to get a set of wheels to put winter tyres on.  I have copied the following text from a local advert, will these alloys fit my 8v Mk2 GTI?  If so what tyres size should I get? (I currently have 195/50/15 on)

4 Fox Alloy wheels
15" diameter, 6.5" width
4x100 PCD, VW, Vauxhall, MX-5
47.8mm centrebore
Complete with centre caps
Come with the spigot rings for a MX-5

Thanks

Pedro

Title: Re: Alloys for winter
Post by: Mitching on 29 November 2011, 21:36

Pretty sure the mk2 centre bore is 57.1mm, IIRC.

So you'd need to get the centre bores drilled out to that diameter.

Title: Re: Alloys for winter
Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 29 November 2011, 23:09

Vauxhall wheels should be fine.

I have Calibra ones on my Valver.

(http://i482.photobucket.com/albums/rr182/the_flying_elvi/gti004.jpg)

Title: Re: Alloys for winter
Post by: Wayne on 29 November 2011, 23:44

Vauxhall 4 stud is 56.6, god knows where the seller got 47.8 from  :smiley:

Title: Re: Alloys for winter
Post by: Thom89 on 30 November 2011, 01:02

Get a set of G60 steelies, dirt cheap, look good, and just replace with a new one if you curb it :lipsrsealed:

Thom

Title: Re: Alloys for winter
Post by: dadrathers on 30 November 2011, 21:46

Yeah get steelies - much easier to look after in dirty old winter weather.

Title: Re: Alloys for winter
Post by: Cory on 30 November 2011, 22:13

RZ's look the nuts for the money i think . . .  :cool:

Title: Re: Alloys for winter
Post by: Agreeable Slick on 30 November 2011, 22:48

IIRC you can still get G60's from the dealer for ~40 each.

Title: Re: Alloys for winter
Post by: Lewy on 30 November 2011, 23:04

9 and 9.5" x 16" BBS RS's with stainless dishes are what you need.

Title: Re: Alloys for winter
Post by: Agreeable Slick on 30 November 2011, 23:05

Quote from: Lewy on 30 November 2011, 23:04

9 and 9.5" x 16" BBS RS's with stainless dishes are what you need.

Happen to know someone with a set for sale guv?

Title: Re: Alloys for winter
Post by: Lewy on 30 November 2011, 23:20

Quote from: Agreeable Slick on 30 November 2011, 23:05

Happen to know someone with a set for sale guv?

With the grief I had building mine, I don't think you'll find another set homes.

Title: Re: Alloys for winter
Post by: dadrathers on 01 December 2011, 20:41

According to ETKA G60 steelies (15" rims) are £57 each whilst 14" steelies as fitted to GTI and others are £51 each - in case you are interested!

Title: Re: Alloys for winter
Post by: golfnut8v on 06 December 2011, 22:08

hey pete,

have a look here...http://www.alloyguide.com/


what your looking for...

pcd..4 x 100

et..33 - 45

bore ..57.1 ( bigger will need spigot rings ) ( smaller will be a pain in the ass )