WTB: Wheels/Rims 17"-18" 5x100, for MK4 Golf...

[gareth_oau]

have a cruise through this website in the UK

VAG 5x100, BM Autosport Ltd

he has 40 different 5x100 options to consider, and come highly recommended on the UK forums (fora?) for both price and quality.

You will need an offset of +35 or less.

He is very helpful and can arrange shipping to Oz no problems. Can even supply tyres, but this would take you over the customs threshold for duty/GST.

My recommendation is to avoid spacers if you can, because they are actually illegal in Australia and you run the risk of getting pinged by police/voiding your insurance

[Mk3 AAA]

looks wise id say 16s or 17s with a bigger sidewall, if you're not going to lower it 18s will likely look a bit goofy. Alternatively, drop it like its hot.

[bootheman]

How about my s3 wheels 17"

[Hooti3]

I have 17x7" Denvers that are in new condition.

5x100 stud pattern as well.

They came off my Polo GTI if you're interested.

[kendog]

My Wheels & Tyres...

gareth_oau ...

- Thanks for that great info & link! I've had a look, and price vs. style wise, I think I'll be going for the R32 Reps at Tempe Tyres if I get brand new at the moment ($1400 with Kumho's). I'll still have another look or 2 there though.


VW Imposter ...

- Good advice. For 18's, I don't really want to lower, but if I have to (30-50mm), for the right wheels/rims I will seriously consider it. I spotted some H&R lowering spings for sale 2nd hand on one of these forums, so that could be an option.

Otherwise, it looks like mostly 17's that are being offered from people in the 2nd hand department, so what rubber will give me the best look there? 225/45/17?


bootheman ...

- Price and rubber 'type' & '%' left? Just PM me if you don't feel like posting up here. Thanks.


Hooti3 ...

- Thanks for the offer, I like those rims a bit, but they're not the look I'm after. Good luck with them though.

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ANYONE: What's the differnce between 'lowering spings' and 'coilovers'? Mainly don't know what coilovers do (better)?

Thanks All!!

[dylan8]

yep 225/45/17 was the standard size on a mk4...

coilovers are generally height adjustable as they have a nut you can wind up the strut body (lifting) or wind down (lowering).
Different models offer different things...

[kendog]

Coilovers might be a bit expensive for me right now, and just using lowering springs instead seems like a simple solution.

I've just spotted these...
NEW 18" 710 STYLE ALLOYS, BM Autosport Ltd
Which also come in a staggered set of: 18x8 fronts and 18x9 rears. But I'm guessing that 9" is too wide in the rear?
NEW 18" 710 STAGGERED STYLE ALLOY'S 9" DEEPER CONCAVE REAR, BM Autosport Ltd

I saw some awesome ones in a matte black looking powdercoat...
NEW 19" DEEPER LOOK REAR CS PERFORMANCE ALLOYS IN MATT BLACK, BM Autosport Ltd
but not popping up in "5x100" section...

[noone]

I was looking for this thread when the Bora sports went up in the for sale section.
looks like they came and went in around 2 days, thats about how long they last on here, some of the nicer sets go really quickly...

[kendog]

Any thoughts on these?...

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/forums/f24/golf-mkiv-bora-springs-65642.html#post750926

Any difference between these & the H&R ones?
Thanks!