Mk2 Hub conversions - Questions regarding 5 studs

[Sega_Boy]

Right folks, not really knowing an awaful lot about the technical side of the process, but im surious.

What is involved?

I really fancy a certain set of adui rim's on my mk2, and they only do them in 5 stud, PCD 5 X 100, which i'm assuming is the same as mk3 golfs etc.

What's needed to get 5 stud rims, on my 4 stud mk2 driver?

Is there an easy way to do it with adapotrs, or would I need a total mk3 set-up swopped over?

Ta folks.

[...joe]

either way to be honest, adaptors is easier but might make the rims stick out too far, plus if you went for a hub swap its a good chance to upgrade brakes?

[Sega_Boy]

Not sure, atm full braking set-up is off in the future along with an engine upgrade, but where can you get the 4 bolt to 5 bolt adapotrs from then?

What kinda offset would i need to run to compensate for them etc?

[roverspeed]

i have seen a few adapters going about on e bay before, but taking them 5x 130, you might fight it hard to find ones to 5x100, i imagine that because the holes were at the same diameter as the bolts holding on the adapter, but i dunno, i am sure if its possible your cheapest and easiest option would to get a engineering firm to whip so up for you on a lathe, using probably steel, i dunno if aluminium would be too soft or not???

[Sega_Boy]

I guess just have to keep my eyes open for a mk3 set-up then, safer that way.

Right then, what do I need!!!

Give me the list, lol!

[Gambit]

tbh id just find a set of 4 stud wheels you like. more hassle than its worth

[HARDCOR3]

are you all talking crap???, Venom motorsport do 4x100 to 5x 100 adaptors, they'll set ya back £150 complete for a set of 4......


Easy as that

[Gambit]

aye but increase your offset by +15 / +20mm as already mentioned or can you not read?

so then you need to find 5 stud wheels with et50/55 which aint easy!

[HARDCOR3]

where above does it mention offset???, i must be blind...... (where's mi white stick)

[Gambit]

very 1st reply down

"either way to be honest, adaptors is easier but might make the rims stick out too far"

which is what i said in laymans terms!