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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: nickinspain2 on 06 November 2013, 11:12

Title: new wheels
Post by: nickinspain2 on 06 November 2013, 11:12: hi, want to put 18 inch wheels on my 50 mill lowered mk 4 gti, will they fit and what size tyre do you all sugest thanks nick.
Title: Re: new wheels
Post by: mcgee9t2 on 06 November 2013, 12:51: depends on wheel width etc. post up a bit more information and people may be able to help you.
also are you running any spacers etc?
Title: Re: new wheels
Post by: Wayne on 06 November 2013, 23:56: 8x18 with a 35 offset and 205/40/18 tyres will be fine.
Title: Re: new wheels
Post by: nickinspain2 on 07 November 2013, 15:24: cheers
Title: Re: new wheels
Post by: dom on 07 November 2013, 20:00: Quote from: Wayne on 06 November 2013, 23:56
8x18 with a 35 offset and 205/40/18 tyres will be fine.

215/40/18 would be a better bet tbh, much wider choice of tyres and less stretch.
Title: Re: new wheels
Post by: Wazzzer on 07 November 2013, 20:35: 225 for me on 8J
Title: Re: new wheels
Post by: dom on 07 November 2013, 20:53: Quote from: Wazzzer on 07 November 2013, 20:35
225 for me on 8J

That's the recommended size, I run 215s though for extra arch clearance, swapping down to 205s next though :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: new wheels
Post by: Wayne on 08 November 2013, 00:08: Quote from: dom on 07 November 2013, 20:00
Quote from: Wayne on 06 November 2013, 23:56
8x18 with a 35 offset and 205/40/18 tyres will be fine.

215/40/18 would be a better bet tbh, much wider choice of tyres and less stretch.

I ment to type 225 tbh but had fat finger problems :grin: