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Offline dreddy85

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16 inch wheels on mk6 GTI
« on: 16 October 2016, 21:57 »
just want to confirm that 16 inch alloys will fit the GTI? I have posted a wanted ad for winter wheel set but have also tonight found a set of 16 inch skoda wheels that could be a possibility. They are 6.5j x 16 et 50. Everything i can find online says they should be fine just after some confirmation if poss.

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Re: 16 inch wheels on mk6 GTI
« Reply #1 on: 17 October 2016, 07:22 »
The issue may actually be clearing your front discs

What size are the brake discs?

Aything bigger than 312mm and the 16's won't fit

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Re: 16 inch wheels on mk6 GTI
« Reply #2 on: 17 October 2016, 11:12 »
The official VW winter wheels are 16"
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Re: 16 inch wheels on mk6 GTI
« Reply #3 on: 22 October 2016, 19:34 »
Depends on the style of the wheel.  Its the clearence of the caliper that can be an issue.
If the car has R brakes then the smallest is 17s.

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Re: 16 inch wheels on mk6 GTI
« Reply #4 on: 25 October 2016, 22:32 »
They should fit on unmodded car - check the brake size though. PR codes in the service manual will tell you exactly what you have fitted.
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