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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Sublimerob on 23 August 2014, 18:44

Title: Correct offset
Post by: Sublimerob on 23 August 2014, 18:44

Got some cades Eros, 15 inch 6.5 offset 35 and the rears fit lovely but the fronts don't as they are hitting the caliper, any advice?

Title: Re: Correct offset
Post by: itavaltalainen on 23 August 2014, 20:40

what car are you driving? and what brakes?

Title: Re: Correct offset
Post by: Screech16v on 24 August 2014, 16:41

You may need to space the wheel slightly due to construction of the actual wheel

Title: Re: Correct offset
Post by: tweed on 24 August 2014, 22:46

Also when measuring for a spacer take into consideration your pad wear. If the are low you may need to add 15mm onto the measurement. If pads are new then only add 2mm.

Google search it. "What spacer for cade eros on mk3 golf gti."

Title: Re: Correct offset
Post by: Sublimerob on 25 August 2014, 18:47

It's a mk3 golf gti with standard brakes. I will have a bit more of a search.

Title: Re: Correct offset
Post by: tweed on 25 August 2014, 18:50

Quote from: Sublimerob on 25 August 2014, 18:47

It's a mk3 golf gti with standard brakes. I will have a bit more of a search.

So what year and engine? There are two types of brakes for these cars. 280mm and 288mm. Obviously the 288mm will be a larger spacer.

Title: Re: Correct offset
Post by: Sublimerob on 26 August 2014, 20:57

It's a 1996 8v.