Mk3 wheel fitment question/guide

[cs98sss4]

Yeah got the tools you need a funny spline socket

[stomper]

Guv,

I've got a set of long beach alloys off my 16v in the shed, 4 good Pirelli P6000's on them.

Let me know if you're interested, i'm based in Reading.

Stomper

[GuvGTI]

Yeah got the tools you need a funny spline socket

ive sent u a pm sukh.

Guv,

I've got a set of long beach alloys off my 16v in the shed, 4 good Pirelli P6000's on them.

Let me know if you're interested, i'm based in Reading.

Stomper

Thanks for letting me know stomper, yeh im not that far from you im in west london. My mates bro has an 03 polo and got his steels in the garage, hes gna check if there alright, they should fit hopefully?
If not il get in touch with yourself, but itl be in the next 10 days or so, if your not in a rush cos il know by then but am interested.

[stomper]

Not sure what fitting the polo will be, they're usually pretty universal.

Let me know if you want my spare set, probably only be looking for £30-40 for the set, been taking up space in my shed since i bought the RX2's!

[Stuad70]

Here's a quick list of the standard fitment

VW Mark 3 Golf Wheels..

Steel
5.5x13 ET38 4/100 13"
6.0x14 ET43 4/100 14"
6.0x14 ET45 4/100 14"
6.0x15 ET38 5/100 15"
6.0x15 ET35 5/100 15"
6.5x15 ET43 5/100 15"
3.5x14 ET45 4/100 14" Temp
3.5x15 ET38 5/100 15" Temp
3.5x16 ET38 5/100 16" Temp

Alloy
6.0x14 ET45 4/100 Orlando
6.0x14 ET45 4/100 Imola
6.0x15 ET45 4/100 Imola
6.0x15 ET38 5/100 Le Mans
6.0x15 ET45 4/100 Solitude
6.5x15 ET43 5/100 Solitude
6.0x15 ET45 4/100 BBS
6.5x15 ET43 5/100 BBS
6.5x15 ET43 5/100 Long Beach
6.5x15 ET43 5/100 Monte Carlo
6.5x15 ET43 5/100 Brands Hatch
6.5x15 ET43 5/100 Speedline
7.0x16 ET43 5/100 BBS (Anniversary)

[GuvGTI]

wiked mate thats perfect cheers stu  is there a link for other cars with that info aswell or anything? nice one

Guv

[Stuad70]

I got details for other VW's EG. Mark1 & 2 Golf but this ( being the Mk3 section ) ain't the right forum to be listing them me finks.. If you need any further help send me a pm.

CHeers for the cheers though ;-)

Oh and does anyone know what "ET" is ( other than Estimated Time , Phone Home Alien Types )

[shaft69]

Will rear arch on req modding fround porsche wheels 8.5"x17 et 50 so will need 25mm adapters, so offset on rear will be 25mm? Will they be ok or will arch req rolling? Are 25mm adapter thinnest you can get?

[GuvGTI]

What does PCD mean?

PCD stands for (pitch circle diameter), this is the diameter of a circle drawn through the center of your wheel's bolt holes. PCD is measured in millimetres and also indicates the number of studs or bolts the wheel will have. The most common fitment has 4 studs with a PCD of 100mm, hence the fitment 4x100. Check the fitment guide above to check the fitment of your car, if you are unsure consult a technician.

What does OFFSET (et) mean?

Your car requires a unique offset. This is where the wheel will sit in relation to the bodyline of the vehicle, realistically you can go 5-7mm outside these recommendations, but always consult a technician if you are unsure, as there are often other factors that need to be considered. Offset is usually stamped on the wheel and is measured in millimetres of et (et is the short form of the German word 'Einpresstiefe' which literally translates as insertion depth).

taken from http://www.alloywheels.com/fitmentguide.asp

Oh and does anyone know what "ET" is ( other than Estimated Time , Phone Home Alien Types )

[Len]

So why I have I been told I need an et of 35? None of the above alloys quote et35.