MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Cosmetic/Interior Modifications => Topic started by: Sim0n_parker on January 16, 2014, 09:42:58 pm

Title: Mk5 candy 3 door what wheel spec!?
Post by: Sim0n_parker on January 16, 2014, 09:42:58 pm

Hello all!

I'm looking at a set of new wheels for my candy white gti. But I don't want any issues with rubbing on lock or going over bumps.

At the moment it's standard ride height but within the next few weeks it will have a set of eibachs on.. So this is will be 20mm? Lower.

I'm looking at a set of 18" wheels 8.5j width with et 45

Also can get the same wheels.. With a 9.5j width with a offset of et 40 for the rears only...


Can I use the 9.5j rears with 225 40 18" tyres? And also will they rub? Ideally I would prefer the 8.5j all round if it's going to cause any issues with rubbing as I use it daily and can not stand rubbing as I normally have to carry a full car load

Thanks in advance!

Title: Re: Mk5 candy 3 door what wheel spec!?
Post by: Sim0n_parker on January 18, 2014, 10:09:54 pm

Anyone??? I'm looking at ordering on Monday  :scared:

Title: Re: Mk5 candy 3 door what wheel spec!?
Post by: JoeDarKa on January 18, 2014, 11:07:11 pm

I ran 18x8 et45 on front and 18x9 et45 rears. Had no problems with 225s and just lowering springs