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Offline darren1.8t

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wheel offset!
« on: 19 March 2010, 12:43 »
hi guys i have been offered a set ov 18inc subura alloys the are 5x100 7.5j would thease fit my mk4 gti or will i need anuthing else? thanks guys  :undecided:

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Re: wheel offset!
« Reply #1 on: 19 March 2010, 12:44 »
they have a 48 offset ?????

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Re: wheel offset!
« Reply #2 on: 19 March 2010, 12:48 »
they have a 48 offset ?????

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Re: wheel offset!
« Reply #3 on: 19 March 2010, 12:52 »
cheers any idea what size?   :sad:

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Re: wheel offset!
« Reply #4 on: 19 March 2010, 12:54 »
cheers any idea what size?   :sad:

nope

also the I'm sure on the other threads lately there is something about the centre bore not being right so not sure if they would fit even with spacers

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Re: wheel offset!
« Reply #5 on: 19 March 2010, 12:57 »
you may need p.c.d adaptors  :undecided: these will be in pre-set thickness i believe
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Re: wheel offset!
« Reply #6 on: 19 March 2010, 13:21 »
isnt the centre bore a different size on subaru wheels :undecided:
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Re: wheel offset!
« Reply #7 on: 19 March 2010, 13:32 »
15mm spacers will take you down to ET33. Not sure on the centre bore, you'd need to measure it...


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Re: wheel offset!
« Reply #8 on: 19 March 2010, 13:36 »
isnt the centre bore a different size on subaru wheels :undecided:

Yes plus the bolt holes are smaller as they run studs not bolts.

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Re: wheel offset!
« Reply #9 on: 19 March 2010, 15:46 »
Subaru's have a 56.1 centre bore and mk4 golf have 57.1 so you will need a spigot ring at the very least.