MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: woahnowboys on November 16, 2013, 09:17:29 pm
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So confused, as all the research I've done suggests that these wheels will possibly fit a MK5, but barely..
However, the guy selling them has pictures of them fitting quite well.
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I'm on coils and he's on air, so I won't be tucking as much tyre as him.
Question is, will they fit with no arch work? I can get new tyres on the front if needed
EDIT: Found that the fronts are the same fitment as Alphards if that helps
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What are the specs of them?
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Oops! Thought I'd included that.
ET32 8.5j 18"
I was thinking since the front tyres are shot anyway if go for a 205 40?
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You would need front arches rolled, pulled as well ideally. I personally wouldn't run that size on coils.
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I don't mind getting them rolled, but I'd really rather not get the arches pulled..
So do you think a 205 40 will give enough clearance, or would a 195 be the way to go?
The wheels are really growing on me now haha
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I'm on 8.5 x 18 et 35 with 215/40's & I'm on coilovers.
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Hope that helps!
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Thanks!
I'm about 1/2 inch lower than that on the front, do you get any rubbing?
Have you had any arch work either?
And what tyres? Thanks haha
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Get a bit of stretch on them and you'll be fine dude :smiley:
As jay said get your archers rolled for that little bit extra space . You could also camber the rear slightly.
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No rubbing on the front, arches not rolled. But I did remove one if the screws and bend the tang back.
I'm on 215/40/18 Nankangs NS2, they are actually not bad tyres!!!
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Cool, thanks everyone.
Do you have any pictures that show how the far the wheel is from the arch?
Thanks :smiley:
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Buy those wheels dude
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Buy those wheels dude
Picking them up tomorrow :happy2:
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Good lad :laugh:
Can't wait to see them on!!
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I'll throw up some pictures once they're on, gotta get some tyres first though! :party:
I may make a build thread, but not sure there'll be much interest since it's a 1.6 FSI on a budget haha!
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215/35/18 will fit nicely on them.
It doesn't matter what engine you have or what money you've spent dude, so get a thread going.
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Yeah I'm getting 215, and if they rub, I'll chuck them on the back and get 205 for the front :smiley:
Yeah I guess so! I probably will do then haha
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205 would be mega stretch :laugh:
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Think I may need it.. Picked up the wheels today and threw one on the front.
The tyre that's on there is a 225/40.
Reckon the 205s will sort out that ridiculous stance?
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I hope the fitment can be sorted, since I do like the wheels, and they came up really well, after just an Iron-X & snowfoam.
I'll clean them properly soon though.
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Do check the bolt holes & length of bolt sticking out as most Mercs need longer wheel bolts (if you've not already..)
205/40 will make it somewhat driveable. But to be honest at your ride height they look odd.
Your car and your choice though pal :happy2:
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Yeah, I've already got extended bolts. :smiley:
The only thing I'm concerned about is the aesthetics at the moment, I don't like the tyre poke, and I'm not sure if the tyres will cure that :sad1:
Depending on cost, I may see if I can get them machined down..
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215 will help, but Those wheels are really nice!
The lip will poke loads with stretch :booty:
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205/40s if you are going to get them.
Machining the wheels down is an option but depends on the design of the hub face.. some can be machined down some can't, because of where the hub goes
Good you got longer bolts already. But remember, find wheels that fit the car, don't bend over backwards to get a set fitted .
Buy a really cheap cast off 205/40 tyre, or maybe go to your local tyre shop and ask them if you can have any old 205/40 fitted to a loose wheel for £5 and try that way.
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Yeah, I think I'll put 2 on one side if I get time tomorrow, and take some daylight pictures.
I'll keep an eye out for a cheap 205, but when I rung around, no one had any in stock locally.. :stupid:
I think they'd be easily pulled off if I could go lower, but the coils are maxed out, and on the second set of springs already haha, don't want to put even shorter ones on.
I'll also look into machining them.
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215 will help, but Those wheels are really nice!
The lip will poke loads with stretch :booty:
Do you want them as winters? Don't think I'm low enough to pull them off.. I wish I could afford air :sad1:
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mate those wheels are bad ass and i lurve the poke :drinking:
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I got a decent 205 for £20 and threw it on.
Looks miles better, but I'm just not a poke kinda guy. I like the wheels to be hiding up in the arches for some reason :signLOL:
So they're for sale in the classifieds if anyone is interested.
Here are some pictures of the 205 fitment.
The barrels cleaned up incredibly well too :drool:
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