MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Cosmetic/Interior Modifications => Topic started by: mrbeck on May 14, 2011, 09:15:51 am

Title: Will these fit?
Post by: mrbeck on May 14, 2011, 09:15:51 am
Hey guys,

Been looking at getting a new set of rims/tyres for my GT Sport.  Currently have some 18" Zolders on there, but they are now looking past their past thanks to a meeting with a kerb.  Have been looking at a set of 19"s, and I'm just wondering will they fit without any rubbing issues, etc.  Specs for the new wheels are:

19" x 8"
Offset ET45
PCD 5 x 112
Centre Bore 57.1mm

Will be looking to wrap them in 235-35-19 rubber most likely.  Car isn't lowered, though I now it runs a bit lower due the the factory fit suspension set up anyway. 

So, will they rub, or will they look as awesome as they do in my head?
Title: Re: Will these fit?
Post by: danishmkvgti on May 14, 2011, 09:23:36 am
as long as it's not lowered more than that from factory i see now problem in it, maybe you need to do the screwmod but other than that you should be fine  :happy2:
Title: Re: Will these fit?
Post by: MR02LOW on May 14, 2011, 09:40:41 am
these will fit with no problem even if you decide to run lowering springs at some point, standard height should be no problem at all.

i ran 19 x 8.5 VW Hellios wheels and they were fine.

Title: Re: Will these fit?
Post by: mrbeck on May 14, 2011, 11:08:28 am
Cheers guys,

Did you have to modify anything in the arches del boy?
Title: Re: Will these fit?
Post by: Dario on May 14, 2011, 11:26:58 am
use 225/35 i have 8.5 et 44 in front ,rolled the fenders and get small to none rubbing ,lowered aprox 5 cm in front
Title: Re: Will these fit?
Post by: Hurdy on May 14, 2011, 07:36:03 pm
Cheers guys,

Did you have to modify anything in the arches del boy?

You should be fine without modifying the arch itself, just do the arch screw delete mod and you will be fine :happy2:
Title: Re: Will these fit?
Post by: mrbeck on May 15, 2011, 08:54:38 am
Cheers for the advice guys.  Will get some pics up once the new alloys are here and fitted!