MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: ttelracs on July 07, 2022, 09:45:25 pm

Title: Centre Caps
Post by: ttelracs on July 07, 2022, 09:45:25 pm

I've bought 65mm one twice and had to send them back since they didn't fit as the centre hole would break off one of the tabs.
I then bought 55mm and they were too small. What am I doing wrong? 

I just looked up the part number and the one I got is 3B7 601 171. Maybe my 18 inch Monzas are reps and I need to find another option.

Title: Re: Centre Caps
Post by: mjmallia on July 08, 2022, 08:13:11 am

Take one of your caps off and note the dimensions to compare to what is on sale.

I have used aliexpress for wheel badges in the past, and there are usually lots of dimensions included too.

Title: Re: Centre Caps
Post by: GreigC on July 08, 2022, 01:41:29 pm

Remove one of your alloys. Check if there is a VW part number on rear. If not they are reps and you would need to measure the existing caps and try get closest to it.

Title: Re: Centre Caps
Post by: ttelracs on July 12, 2022, 11:25:09 pm

It came without caps at all.
I'll did out the micrometer and get measuring.

Thanks

Title: Re: Centre Caps
Post by: ROH ECHT on July 13, 2022, 02:37:16 pm

The inside mounting diameter should be 56mm. The outside cap diameter should be 66mm.
If 3B7 601 171 (XRW or BXF) is falling out, then yes...git to measuring the wheel.