MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: rdfcpete on November 25, 2009, 08:59:04 pm
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Width: 7.5J
Rim Diameter: 18 inches
Offset: 45
Number of Studs: 5
Stud Diameter: 112
Can I confirm that's the standard setup on the stock Monza II 18" wheels chaps?
Looking at getting a replica set to tie me over till I'm insured for non stock spec as long as they don't weigh too much.
Cheers.
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Nope offset is 51 not 45. :happy2: all the rest is correct. :happy2:
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Will they sit more proud on 45 or deeper into the arches?
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More proud 7.5J and 45 offset sounds nice. 6 mil further out than stock. :happy2:
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Thanks TC :wink:. I've had a wheel with the wrong stats sheer off my old Punto at 50mph so I'm making triple sure this time :laugh:
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Thanks TC :wink:. I've had a wheel with the wrong stats sheer off my old Punto at 50mph so I'm making triple sure this time :laugh:
The only thing you need to check is the bolts shoulder if supplied with the wheel. You should be fine with Monza reps, but a lot of aftermarket wheels need new bolts with them as well, Because the wheels are designed for other makes :happy2:
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Just mentions it comes with a fitting kit. Can I use the bolts I've got with the current standard Monza I's?
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Just check them against they ones they supply. Like i say if the shoulder of the bolt is the same then you can use your originals.
I would think they will be the same as i cant imagine them Making Monza's for other makes of car. :chicken:
My Pro race wheels are fitted to all sorts of cars thats why they supply fitting kits for Vag. I f i used my original bolts with these the wheels would fly off after about a mile. :scared: :happy2:
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Just out of interest is this the same number for the stock ED30 rims?
I had a feeling they were ET56? Maybes im wrong..
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As far as i know they are both the same 51 offset. :happy2:
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Just out of interest is this the same number for the stock ED30 rims?
I had a feeling they were ET56? Maybes im wrong..
As far as i know they are both the same 51 offset. :happy2:
Both the GTI and ED30 pescs are ET51, the Audi BBS's that are similar to pescs are ET56 like the S3 std rims :smiley:
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Just check them against they ones they supply. Like i say if the shoulder of the bolt is the same then you can use your originals.
I would think they will be the same as i cant imagine them Making Monza's for other makes of car. :chicken:
So do I just do a visual comparison between the bolt shoulders?
Yeah they're reps so in theory they could throw anything in, I want to use the correct bolts this time unlike I'd done previously and learnt the hard way :laugh:
Thanks TC.
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Just out of interest is this the same number for the stock ED30 rims?
I had a feeling they were ET56? Maybes im wrong..
As far as i know they are both the same 51 offset. :happy2:
Both the GTI and ED30 pescs are ET51, the Audi BBS's that are similar to pescs are ET56 like the S3 std rims :smiley:
This guy is selling an 'Edition 30' wheel, but notice in the listed details, he states the part number as 8PO 601 25R and Et as 54.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-GOLF-MK5-EDITION-30-18-ALLOY-WHEEL-SUIT-GTi-R32_W0QQitemZ270494092400QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Trims_Car_Rims_ET?hash=item3efab44c70#ht_680wt_958 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-GOLF-MK5-EDITION-30-18-ALLOY-WHEEL-SUIT-GTi-R32_W0QQitemZ270494092400QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Trims_Car_Rims_ET?hash=item3efab44c70#ht_680wt_958)
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Just check them against they ones they supply. Like i say if the shoulder of the bolt is the same then you can use your originals.
I would think they will be the same as i cant imagine them Making Monza's for other makes of car. :chicken:
So do I just do a visual comparison between the bolt shoulders?
Yeah they're reps so in theory they could throw anything in, I want to use the correct bolts this time unlike I'd done previously and learnt the hard way :laugh:
Thanks TC.
Yep visual check will do, i am not to good at describing this type of thing, but the section in between the thread and the head of the bolt should be same on both bolts i think the differenc between the 2 is one has a rounded shoulder and one a flat angle.
Also if the bolts are the same and you decide to use the originals, then i would just do a check on how many threads of the bolt are actually fixing into the hub. If you look at your originals then you can clearly see the line on them, showing how far they have gone in. Its easy just to put some plumbers white tape or white marker on them and try with your new wheels. :happy2:
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Hey TC, they arrived earlier. They're 8.0J instead of 7.5J despite listing 7.5 width on the ebay listing. Called up and the guy there said this won't make any difference.
What are the implications, does it affect the speedo or anything else? I'm right in saying this is literally the rim width, right?
Little bit anxious now so be cool to know I haven't got to exchange them :happy2:
Thanks bud.
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Pete,
The 8" rim with a 45 offset will stick out 12.5mm further than stock MonzaII's. these will be fine on your car unless you are substanially lowered.
It will not affect your rolling circumference at all, so the speedo is unaffected.
:happy2:
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Cheers Hurdy :happy2:
Didn't come with locking wheel nuts or center caps, so that's a call for tomorrow :stupid: :confused:
As I don't have the bolts supplied thus can't compare, can I use my OEM Monza nuts anyway? I'll only do this if it's 100% safe to.
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Cheers Hurdy :happy2:
Didn't come with locking wheel nuts or center caps, so that's a call for tomorrow :stupid: :confused:
As I don't have the bolts supplied thus can't compare, can I use my OEM Monza nuts anyway? I'll only do this if it's 100% safe to.
The easiest way to check is simply to take off one of the stock wheels and push the bolt through one of the holes and measure how much thread comes through. Then do the same with the new wheel. If the difference is zero then you are okay. If there are more threads sticking through on the new wheels, you are okay. If there is less bolt sticking out on the new wheel, then you'll need new bolts that are longer. :smiley:
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Simple enough equation :happy2:
Luckily have a friend who works at Kwik-Fit so that should be easier than not.
Thanks fella :drinking:
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Hurdy,
Just on that note, the wheels didn't come with bolts/locking nuts and I'll need to purchase my own as I've a provisional buyer for the 17 Monza's.
Where can I purchase some locking wheel nuts that will definitely fit these reps perfectly?
Would OEM locking wheel nuts from VAG be spot on?
Cheers.
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Bump :party:
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PM The Wheelman he will know exactly what will fit. He also sold his Monza's and fitted some reps. :happy2:
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Pete,
The 8" rim with a 45 offset will stick out 12.5mm further than stock MonzaII's. these will be fine on your car unless you are substanially lowered.
It will not affect your rolling circumference at all, so the speedo is unaffected.
:happy2:
Does 12.5mm definitely not look like they're sitting out too much?