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Offline richw911

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« on: 28 February 2008, 21:14 »
My mate has a mk3 2.0 16v, Now he wants to put mk5 gti wheels on but will thay fit? Are thay 17" in standard form??
 
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What is the offset etc for a mk3? Can you fit 18" with no mods??

I know nothing about the mk3  :grin:  :grin: Please help :afro:

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Re: alloys
« Reply #1 on: 28 February 2008, 21:21 »
mk5 bolt pattern is 5x112 and the offset is et45.... basically they wont fit!
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Re: alloys
« Reply #2 on: 28 February 2008, 21:48 »
mk5 bolt pattern is 5x112 and the offset is et45.... basically they wont fit!

Ok thanks shame. Can you get 18" on with no mods? What offset do we need then. Its got the five stud pattern...  :shocked:

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Re: alloys
« Reply #3 on: 28 February 2008, 21:54 »
you can fit 18"'s but they will catch if the car is lowered...and if its not huge alloys will make it look like a tractor. best go for 17's max (around)et 35, 5x100 fitting with 205/40x17 tryes
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Re: alloys
« Reply #4 on: 28 February 2008, 21:58 »
you can fit 18"'s but they will catch if the car is lowered...and if its not huge alloys will make it look like a tractor. best go for 17's max (around)et 35, 5x100 fitting with 205/40x17 tryes

Magic big help thank you very much :afro:, Id better go back to the mk4 section because they miss me  :grin:  :wink:

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