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Title: Golf Mk4 wheel advice please
Post by: Nino on 11 June 2012, 11:53
Hey guys, after alot of thought I have decided that im going to save up for a nice set of BBS LM reps, i want the staggered style and im thinking 18's but when it comes to wheel fitments/sizes I have no idea its like taking computers to a mother lol.

I wanted to know would i have to buy spacers? idealy id rather not and i have hered they can cause wheel wobble???

Also is going for the staggered look going to cause me problems at all?

Also i have seen a make called "Dare" are they anygood? or would you advise anyother makes?

Thanks alot for reading and look forward to reading replys. :)
Title: Re: Golf Mk4 wheel advice please
Post by: stfc_gti on 11 June 2012, 12:06
make sure PCD is 5 x 100

thats all i know, when it comes to offsets and ET35 etc i am as lost as you
Title: Re: Golf Mk4 wheel advice please
Post by: cullygti on 11 June 2012, 12:53
your only in cardiff give waterwagens a shout they are in swansea but stock most bbs wheels and are one of the cheapest places iv seen  :wink:
Title: Re: Golf Mk4 wheel advice please
Post by: Nino on 11 June 2012, 16:28
Thanks for the replys whats your views on the staggered style wheels?
Title: Re: Golf Mk4 wheel advice please
Post by: asboGTI on 11 June 2012, 16:34
tbh everyone will have there own opion some poeple like 18's some like 19 i prefer 17's and again with width everyones different but if you want the staggered go for it

BTW cully i'm back  :laugh:
Title: Re: Golf Mk4 wheel advice please
Post by: dom on 11 June 2012, 19:40
18", 9.5J rear, 8.5J front, et35 all round :wink:
Title: Re: Golf Mk4 wheel advice please
Post by: stfc_gti on 11 June 2012, 20:07
18", 9.5J rear, 8.5J front, et35 all round :wink:
this is where is all goes over my head and i have no idea what that means.
Title: Re: Golf Mk4 wheel advice please
Post by: dom on 11 June 2012, 20:09
18", 9.5J rear, 8.5J front, et35 all round :wink:
this is where is all goes over my head and i have no idea what that means.

18" in diameter, 9.5" wide rears and 8.5" fronts at an offset of et35. This will give you the staggered look and a nice width without the need for spacers.
Title: Re: Golf Mk4 wheel advice please
Post by: stfc_gti on 11 June 2012, 20:14
18", 9.5J rear, 8.5J front, et35 all round :wink:
this is where is all goes over my head and i have no idea what that means.

18" in diameter, 9.5" wide rears and 8.5" fronts at an offset of et35. This will give you the staggered look and a nice width without the need for spacers.
thanks
also found this and i now get it.
http://www.raceandroad.com/technical-help/alloy-wheel-offset.html
Title: Re: Golf Mk4 wheel advice please
Post by: cullygti on 11 June 2012, 21:27
tbh everyone will have there own opion some poeple like 18's some like 19 i prefer 17's and again with width everyones different but if you want the staggered go for it

BTW cully i'm back  :laugh:

oh eck  :grin:  :laugh:

 quite like the staggered look depends on the look your after really and how low you gonna drop it etc to make them work with the cars overall look
Title: Re: Golf Mk4 wheel advice please
Post by: Nino on 12 June 2012, 09:18
18", 9.5J rear, 8.5J front, et35 all round :wink:
this is where is all goes over my head and i have no idea what that means.

18" in diameter, 9.5" wide rears and 8.5" fronts at an offset of et35. This will give you the staggered look and a nice width without the need for spacers.

Brilliant, Thanks for that info, now just to find a supplyer for that stats and to save the money :D