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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: jase16gti on 24 June 2014, 00:37

Title: mg zt wheels
Post by: jase16gti on 24 June 2014, 00:37

not sure if right place, :embarrassed:
do you know if ZT wheels fit the mk4 platform ? I see they are 5x100 and et is similar but not sure on bore etc.


I ask on this forum because you guys are more approachable than  SEAT forum. :(
for a mk1 leon btw.

Title: Re: mg zt wheels
Post by: AD1.8T on 24 June 2014, 08:17

They do indeed centre bore needs adapting, smaller tyres, imo atleast 30mm spacers ....
(http://i847.photobucket.com/albums/ab38/adsammons92/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-03-01%2020.52.46_zpskisyxmvn.jpg) (http://s847.photobucket.com/user/adsammons92/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-03-01%2020.52.46_zpskisyxmvn.jpg.html)

(http://i847.photobucket.com/albums/ab38/adsammons92/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-02-15%2016.42.46%201_zpsscj0y5fc.jpg) (http://s847.photobucket.com/user/adsammons92/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-02-15%2016.42.46%201_zpsscj0y5fc.jpg.html)

Title: Re: mg zt wheels
Post by: jase16gti on 24 June 2014, 17:07

 They look rather good don't they!
How much do the bores have to be altered? Do they need the 30 mm spacers? im not a fan of using them, don't  like the extra stress they put on the wheel bearings.

Title: Re: mg zt wheels
Post by: AD1.8T on 24 June 2014, 19:58

0.5mm off the c/b and ideally yes you will or they will tuck like mad mate

Title: Re: mg zt wheels
Post by: Wayne on 24 June 2014, 20:48

Just for info the other pattern that was offered are a lot stronger they had issues with these (hairpins) cracking.

Title: Re: mg zt wheels
Post by: brett on 24 June 2014, 21:14

Love these wheels,I looked into them a year or so ago and AD 1.8T put a pic of his up then  :cool:

Title: Re: mg zt wheels
Post by: jase16gti on 24 June 2014, 23:10

the machining isn't an issue I can get that done at work. have you had any problems with bearing failure? How much did you pay for the spacers?
Iv not heard of the hairpins cracking before, iv been using a ZR for last 3 years, hence my absence. And iv been lurking on the MGR forums.

Title: Re: mg zt wheels
Post by: Wayne on 25 June 2014, 00:11

Quote from: jase16gti on 24 June 2014, 23:10

Iv not heard of the hairpins cracking before, iv been using a ZR for last 3 years, hence my absence. And iv been lurking on the MGR forums.

A lot of owners on the ZT forum have switched to straights or Apex as they are a lot stronger.

Title: Re: mg zt wheels
Post by: jase16gti on 25 June 2014, 01:04

ahh ok, can't be arsed with straights, I have a set for the zr but never bothered to fit. they are similar to r32 and not keen on those either. I like the gridspokes I see they are also 18s .

Title: Re: mg zt wheels
Post by: AD1.8T on 25 June 2014, 08:25

Its not like there prone to cracking, no more than any other wheel theres only so much stress any alloy would take on our sh!tty roads.

Spacers cost a fortune bud tbh speak to awesome they should be able to sort something out 35 rears and 30 fronts

Title: Re: mg zt wheels
Post by: jase16gti on 25 June 2014, 22:13

ok mate, I will look into the prices of spacers and see if id be better off buying wheels that actually fit lol.

Title: Re: mg zt wheels
Post by: jase16gti on 25 June 2014, 22:16

hmm that was easy. For what you said im looking at £245 for the spacers.

Title: Re: mg zt wheels
Post by: dom on 25 June 2014, 22:17

Quote from: jase16gti on 25 June 2014, 22:16

hmm that was easy. For what you said im looking at £245 for the spacers.

What??!

Spacers can be had for £30 a pair!

Title: Re: mg zt wheels
Post by: jase16gti on 26 June 2014, 17:02

that was for the H&R spacers from awesome. I can see they are cheaper on that auction site.