MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Cosmetic/Interior Modifications => Topic started by: SeanB on January 31, 2012, 07:37:07 pm

Title: 19" BBS CH's offset and tyre size help please.
Post by: SeanB on January 31, 2012, 07:37:07 pm: Hi Guys,

I'm thinking about getting a set of 19" BBS CH replicas. The sizes are: 19" x 8.5" width with an ET of 42

On the tyre size front I was thinking 235 x 35 x 19's

How do you guys think those will be for rubbing and general fitment and stuff?

Thanks.
Title: Re: 19" BBS CH's offset and tyre size help please.
Post by: jedi-knight83 on January 31, 2012, 07:47:19 pm: Ive got 19x8.5 wheels on my van with those tyres and the tyres are a bit stretched and you can see the edge of the rim.

Mine are also et45 but I've not tried them on the car yet... but on the van thats the lowest offset I'd want as they are dead flush and on the verge of poking out too much
Title: Re: 19" BBS CH's offset and tyre size help please.
Post by: Top Cat on January 31, 2012, 09:55:27 pm: Tyre size is correct, but you will get rubbing on heavy cornering or big bumps. :happy2:
Title: Re: 19" BBS CH's offset and tyre size help please.
Post by: SeanB on January 31, 2012, 09:57:39 pm: So what offset would be best?

Or would I be better sourcing an 8" rim?
Title: Re: 19" BBS CH's offset and tyre size help please.
Post by: Top Cat on January 31, 2012, 09:58:49 pm: 8 inch rim with 45 offset is perfect. :happy2:
Title: Re: 19" BBS CH's offset and tyre size help please.
Post by: the bruce on February 01, 2012, 01:58:40 am: With 235 wide tyres you need at least ET48 or better ET50.

ET45 is fine with 225 + 8.0".
Title: Re: 19" BBS CH's offset and tyre size help please.
Post by: SeanB on February 01, 2012, 06:48:00 pm: Cheers guys, much appreciated!! :happy2:
Title: Re: 19" BBS CH's offset and tyre size help please.
Post by: Andy on February 10, 2012, 06:31:31 pm: I have bbs 19"ck et 44 with
225-35-19 Tyres
Title: Re: 19" BBS CH's offset and tyre size help please.
Post by: Syrag64 on February 12, 2012, 01:26:41 pm: Quote from: Top Cat on January 31, 2012, 09:58:49 pm
8 inch rim with 45 offset is perfect. :happy2:

Is Was that the size of your old golfs wheels in 19"?
Title: Re: 19" BBS CH's offset and tyre size help please.
Post by: Top Cat on February 12, 2012, 02:33:15 pm: Quote from: Syrag64 on February 12, 2012, 01:26:41 pm
Quote from: Top Cat on January 31, 2012, 09:58:49 pm
8 inch rim with 45 offset is perfect. :happy2:

Is Was that the size of your old golfs wheels in 19"?

No pal, they were 8.5j 45 ET. :happy2:
Title: Re: 19" BBS CH's offset and tyre size help please.
Post by: Syrag64 on February 13, 2012, 09:30:38 pm: Quote from: Top Cat on February 12, 2012, 02:33:15 pm
Quote from: Syrag64 on February 12, 2012, 01:26:41 pm
Quote from: Top Cat on January 31, 2012, 09:58:49 pm
8 inch rim with 45 offset is perfect. :happy2:

Is Was that the size of your old golfs wheels in 19"?

No pal, they were 8.5j 45 ET. :happy2:

Did you get any issues with rubbing with the 8.5j?