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All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: keano on May 23, 2012, 09:57:51 pm

Title: The dreaded offset question.
Post by: keano on May 23, 2012, 09:57:51 pm

Hi guys,

I always promised myself that I'd never post one of these threads, but here I am.

I'm after a set of swanky show wheels for the summer and I'd like to run as wide as possible at the back without arch rolling etc.

I've seen a nice set that are 9j wide at 42offset.

I'd be willing to stretch some 225/40 tyres onto them as they are only for show.

Will they fit? :party: :pomppomp:

Title: Re: The dreaded offset question.
Post by: DonalM on May 23, 2012, 10:05:19 pm

You'll poke 2mm more than these and have 10mm less inner clearence.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FRollers.jpg&hash=d7655c5d0b0da3a3650c14a7a3c809ffec7a8952)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FDubshed2012.jpg&hash=587ddc5720b8a541771a81e5d5f10d67708d0d7a)

Title: Re: The dreaded offset question.
Post by: E30Dom on May 23, 2012, 10:06:19 pm

I'm not 100% but I reckon yes... I know I'm running 8" with equivalent ET37, which is same as 8.5" ET 42, and i reckon with the extra strecth on a 9" rim and i reckon i've got a little room to spare... SO I'm saying yes... But don;t hold me to it :)

This is on the back, on the front i reckon you'll get rubbage... :(

Title: Re: The dreaded offset question.
Post by: keano on May 23, 2012, 10:07:52 pm

Cheers guys! :D

Are you rubbing at all Donal? (your wheels I mean  :grin: )

Title: Re: The dreaded offset question.
Post by: Top Cat on May 23, 2012, 10:13:11 pm

If they are just for show you will be alright, if you plan on gong round bends fast then you will get that lovely sound of tyres shredding and arches bending.  :happy2:
Just go easy and you will be fine.  :wink:

Title: Re: The dreaded offset question.
Post by: DonalM on May 23, 2012, 10:20:22 pm

 :grin:

I'm down all the way on the rears (H&R Twintubes) and no rubbing. Only rubs the front on very large dips, and my front arches are rolled. Full lock is fine!!.

Title: Re: The dreaded offset question.
Post by: keano on May 23, 2012, 10:20:33 pm

:( I don't like the sound of that!

It's no fun pootling to shows  :grin:

Is that definitive then TopCat?

Title: Re: The dreaded offset question.
Post by: keano on May 23, 2012, 10:21:48 pm

Quote from: DonalM on May 23, 2012, 10:20:22 pm

:grin:

I'm down all the way on the rears (H&R Twintubes) and no rubbing. Only rubs the front on very large dips, and my front arches are rolled. Full lock is fine!!.

Are they 9" on front too dude?

These are 8" on front so I'm only really worried about the rear

Ps. I'm this low...

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm8.staticflickr.com%2F7207%2F6956635639_4cb9ca5913_z.jpg&hash=87fa186efa76fbc307f009d718a3633ed7b8e027)

Title: Re: The dreaded offset question.
Post by: E30Dom on May 23, 2012, 10:23:54 pm

If 8's on front with 225 tyres ET42, for show you'll be fine...

I reckon the 9's with 225 ET42 will go on the rear for show... and will look mint, but only my opinion...

Title: Re: The dreaded offset question.
Post by: Top Cat on May 23, 2012, 10:24:45 pm

Well your car is F'in low so i think it will rub, you aint dubbin if it ant rubbin!   :evilgrin:

Title: Re: The dreaded offset question.
Post by: Dsg steel on May 23, 2012, 10:26:18 pm

Hi

I've got 8j front 9j back offset 42 and lowered on coilover with only minor rubbing on rear when cornering hard

Title: Re: The dreaded offset question.
Post by: DonalM on May 23, 2012, 10:33:40 pm

Quote from: keano on May 23, 2012, 10:21:48 pm

Are they 9" on front too dude?

These are 8" on front so I'm only really worried about the rear

Ps. I'm this low...

I'm 8.5" et38 all round dude.

You look to be a small bit lower than me. Might take a bit of messing with the C-spanner if you want to drive very hard.  :happy2:

Title: Re: The dreaded offset question.
Post by: keano on May 23, 2012, 10:37:12 pm

Quote from: Dsg steel on May 23, 2012, 10:26:18 pm

Hi

I've got 8j front 9j back offset 42 and lowered on coilover with only minor rubbing on rear when cornering hard

You got any photos dude? What size tyres you running?  :party:


And thanks for the replies everyone! Really helpful!  :drinking:

Title: Re: The dreaded offset question.
Post by: Dannyboy88 on May 23, 2012, 10:45:37 pm

Nick try my fat fives on the rear I know there only 8.5j wide with an offset of et45 but it would give you an idea

Title: Re: The dreaded offset question.
Post by: keano on May 23, 2012, 10:51:26 pm

Quote from: Dannyboy88 on May 23, 2012, 10:45:37 pm

Nick try my fat fives on the rear I know there only 8.5j wide with an offset of et45 but it would give you an idea

You've got yourself a deal lol. Any chance you can retrieve them from Shef?

Title: Re: The dreaded offset question.
Post by: Dannyboy88 on May 23, 2012, 10:56:02 pm

Yeah ill pick them up, when you wanting to try them?

Title: Re: The dreaded offset question.
Post by: keano on May 23, 2012, 10:57:28 pm

Quote from: Dannyboy88 on May 23, 2012, 10:56:02 pm

Yeah ill pick them up, when you wanting to try them?

Yesterday  :grin:

Title: Re: The dreaded offset question.
Post by: Top Cat on May 23, 2012, 10:58:09 pm

If you look at these Graffiti pics of mine, this was the lowest i went. My offset was the same spec as above. 8.5j 45 ET. i did have 235 tyres on though and it only rubbed weirdly on the drivers side rear.  :chicken: but i did have 3 degree of camber on the front with the clubsports. I reckon you will get a bit of chafe even with 225.  :driver:

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,36.165.html

Title: Re: The dreaded offset question.
Post by: Dannyboy88 on May 23, 2012, 11:00:21 pm

You ok to try them on Saturday or do you need them before that?

Title: Re: The dreaded offset question.
Post by: higher1 on May 23, 2012, 11:20:29 pm

I run 9.5 et 45 with a 225/35/18 tyre on h&r koni twin tubes wound all the way down with no rubbing and been to shows loaded up with 3 guys it's all about tyre choice and stretch if you wanna run low and wide
I run 8.5 et 40 on the fronts with 215/35/18 tyres and the tyres with no gap to wheel arch and have never rubbed Check my build thread for pics etc http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,29743.msg540479.html#msg540479

Title: Re: The dreaded offset question.
Post by: Dsg steel on May 23, 2012, 11:29:15 pm

Quote from: keano on May 23, 2012, 10:37:12 pm

Quote from: Dsg steel on May 23, 2012, 10:26:18 pm

Hi

I've got 8j front 9j back offset 42 and lowered on coilover with only minor rubbing on rear when cornering hard

You got any photos dude? What size tyres you running?  :party:


And thanks for the replies everyone! Really helpful!  :drinking:

I'm running 18s with with 225/40 all round.

Got pictures on my members ride :happy2: