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All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: chipmunk82 on December 12, 2014, 12:59:55 pm

Title: Wheels
Post by: chipmunk82 on December 12, 2014, 12:59:55 pm
Looking at some winter wheels, can somebody let me know if 18x8 et25 will fit without spacers over standard ED30 brakes?
Had a look at different threads but couldn't really find what I wanted.
Thanks Mike
Title: Re: Wheels
Post by: Pikey Motorsports on December 12, 2014, 01:07:09 pm
They will stick out a huge amount
Title: Re: Wheels
Post by: dansmith180 on December 12, 2014, 01:18:26 pm
As above they'll stick out by miles. Realistically et40 is about your limit, std ed30 brakes are very easy to clear, you'll struggle to find something that won't fit over them.
Title: Re: Wheels
Post by: chipmunk82 on December 12, 2014, 01:40:55 pm
Ok thanks, will give them a miss and keep my eye open for something more suited.
Title: Re: Wheels
Post by: xjay1337 on December 12, 2014, 01:54:28 pm
If you are running quite low you will be able to get away with it with rolled front arches and 205/40 tyres.

But it's not an easy fitment to run

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fb3%2FHondaRacingB18%2Fh2o-1.jpg&hash=e8e1ad4b6749ca4f258b0cce8a73a5473fb4ccd7)

That's 8inch et27 front and 9 inch et25 at the back.
Title: Re: Wheels
Post by: chipmunk82 on December 12, 2014, 02:30:23 pm
I'm literally running a standard edition 30, just looking at some wheels for the winter but don't want them sticking out any further than the arch
Cheers
Title: Re: Wheels
Post by: MC71 on December 12, 2014, 05:46:50 pm
^^^^ Loads of aftermarket wheels in 8" ET44 or 45. Would be a nice stance and no issues.
Title: Re: Wheels
Post by: chipmunk82 on December 17, 2014, 06:51:44 pm
^^^^ Loads of aftermarket wheels in 8" ET44 or 45. Would be a nice stance and no issues.
Funnily enough they were team dynamics pro race 1.2 and were cheap so was tempting but no point if they stick out, what offset are yours?
Title: Re: Wheels
Post by: MC71 on December 17, 2014, 07:37:36 pm
Ive a set of TD's in 8" ET44 and a set of BBS in 8" ET45 (so virtually the same) and both are no they don't stick out....

Title: Re: Wheels
Post by: chipmunk82 on December 17, 2014, 08:13:59 pm
That's why I said funnily enough as yours was a car I was looking at when I was thinking of buying them in the first place!  :happy2:
Although these ones were in silver, I would have black for the right price.
I have also been a bit tempted by white ones for a bit of a rally look, I had white 1.2's on a yellow ibiza cupra so have always liked them.
Think unless the right set come up I'm going to keep my eyes open for a second set of pescaras or bbs ch to put on with winter tyres and can then also get mine refurbished at the same time.
Title: Re: Wheels
Post by: MC71 on December 18, 2014, 08:52:19 am
I'll be selling my 6 month old Gloss Black TD 1.2's in the new year once I can be arse to change the wheels over to my BBS, fancy something new.  If you havnt got a set my then, keep your eyes on the For Sale section.

 :happy2: