MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: WhiteGTI on July 31, 2009, 06:53:41 am
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Hey,
As some of you may know I have recently purchased some Pro Race 1.2's from a member on the forum. They are 18".
Got a few questions.....
1.) What is the 'J' of the wheel?
2.) What is the ET of the wheel?
3. If the above is different to my Monza II's then what does this mean?
4.) I'm getting them fitted tomorrow, will I need an allignment/anything special done?
I'm transferring my tyres from my Monzas.
Much appreciated guys :happy2:
Chris.
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They came off a gti so don't worry about them just bang them on and enjoy.
I fitted some just over a week ago to mine
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=191.150
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They should be 8j wide and et45
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Ok thanks for the J and ET number Mat. How do these compare with the Monza II's?
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The alloy is slightly wider than the monza, but will still go with 225 or 235 tyres. They will be a straight swap over mate, they will stick out a little further than the monzas as the offset is lower :happy2:
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You'l also probably feel that the handling is slightly sharper and the ride is better. This is due to the reduction in weight over the Monza's (about 3.5kg per wheel)
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Luca - thank you for answering my question!!! Much appreciated!
Hurdy - I can't wait to see how they feel!!! :jumpmove:
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So will I need a 4 wheel allignment done?
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I can't wait to see them on your motor Chris, they will suit it perfectly :happy2: :pomppomp:
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Cheers dude! :drinking: :jumpmove: :jumpmove:
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Chris,
The Monza's are 7.5J (7.5 inch wide basically) with ET 51mm I believe...not really had a close look mind you.
The Pro Race 1.2's will be 8J so half inch wider (about 12.5mm) and that is why you need a lower ET (pushing wheel outwards) to compensate for the wheel being wider. If it was same ET as Monza's at 51mm, the wider rim would prolly foul some components on the inside of the wheel arch, or sit too close to the suspension strut etc.
Look forward to seeimg them on your car tho. :happy2:
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Thanks a lot Lee, much appreciated!
Newey - pics will come as soon as they are fitted! :smiley:
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Another one to join the TD club. Liking it Chris and great choice for not only looks but also performance too. What colour, black I hope? :grin:
I know when I first got them on mine I was a bit worried as to how well they would suit the Mk5 as I had not seen another with them on at that point. But just goes to show that it was the right choice to make. :wink:
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Chris did you buy your TD's from Nick bernes. :smiley:
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yes he did, they will fit them at the place you are collecting from if need be, they may also track them up for you for cheap as well if they aint to busy!!!!! they got a good tracking machine that is done digitally ..
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Ben - cheers dude! Yep they are exact to your ones!
Nick - yeah I was contemplating getting it done there, I'll check out the place tomorrow. See you in the morning mate.
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Ben - cheers dude! Yep they are exact to your ones!
Nick - yeah I was contemplating getting it done there, I'll check out the place tomorrow. See you in the morning mate.
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i had a word with them and they will do it all for you for £20-£30 , thats a 4 wheel alignment, fit and balance all tyres to car as well!!!!!!!
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they will sit about 12mm further out then the monza's, they will be fine, maybe a little rubbage at the front on the liner screw if you went a bit too low :happy2:
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Cheers Gaz :happy2: :happy2:
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Had no problems with mine Chris. Straight on with no issues and have only ever had one issue with rubbing when hard cornering and went down a big dip in the road and only rubbed very slightly on the screwhead that holds the wheel arch liner on..
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Cheers Ben, the problem is that I don't know the ET of these wheels, do you know if its written on the wheel?? I looked today and couldn't find it at all. They aren't sticking out from the arch, so the ET can't be that low, however there is no more room for them to stick out any further!!
Just had them fitted, make a huge difference to the handling of the car.
My build thread is updated!
Cheers for the help all,
Chris.
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they are probably ET45