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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: wrenton on 22 May 2012, 10:50

Title: Will these wheels fit?
Post by: wrenton on 22 May 2012, 10:50

Hi

I'm considering getting some second hand wheels and wondered whether they're suitable for a standard mk4 2.0 GTI.

From eBay:

Q: Hi Can you let me know the offset / et figure on these...it should be on the inside of the rim.
A: hi there, the alloy wheels are Speedline TJX16H2 ET31

Title: Re: Will these wheels fit?
Post by: Wayne on 22 May 2012, 10:51

You need to find out the stud patten, it will need to be 5x100

Title: Re: Will these wheels fit?
Post by: wrenton on 22 May 2012, 10:53

They are 5 x 100, so with that offset etc will they fit?

Title: Re: Will these wheels fit?
Post by: Wayne on 22 May 2012, 10:54

Quote from: wrenton on 22 May 2012, 10:53

They are 5 x 100, so with that offset etc will they fit?

Yes the offset is a little low but they should be fine.

Title: Re: Will these wheels fit?
Post by: wrenton on 22 May 2012, 10:56

Thank you.

What is the affect of using them with low offset?

Title: Re: Will these wheels fit?
Post by: Wayne on 22 May 2012, 10:59

Quote from: wrenton on 22 May 2012, 10:56

What is the affect of using them with low offset?

They will be a lot closer to the arch, factory offset is 37 to 42.

Title: Re: Will these wheels fit?
Post by: wrenton on 22 May 2012, 11:00

Right, so a risk of rubbing.

Hmm, not sure whether to buy them now.

Title: Re: Will these wheels fit?
Post by: Wayne on 22 May 2012, 11:03

Quote from: wrenton on 22 May 2012, 11:00

Right, so a risk of rubbing.

Hmm, not sure whether to buy them now.

They should be ok but until you try them you will not really know.