BBS RA Offset Issue

[Vista]

Hey all,

Just like Matt @ Camden's Compomotive fitting issue, my BBS RA's are proving a little difficult to stick on.

They're 7J 15 et25, and I thought this would be perfect. Brand new rubber on the front two (matching 195x55x15 on the rear), longer bolts and they're on. But they're sticking out a little too much for my liking on the front. First thoughts were to find someoen to machine the mounting plate and gain an extra 10mm or so. There seems to be plenty of room for brakes, but it seems like an awful lot of trouble for wheels that were ment to just pop on.

Does anyone have any thoughts? I had envisioned potentially including these in the sale of my Mk2, but lets hope that day doesn't come.

Here are a few pics.




Thanks in advance!

[rayray086]

Aren't the tyres too big for a Mk1?

[Vista]

It's actually a Mk2. But maybe they're too big for that.

[dylan8]

i dont know much about MK2 but it does sound big...
Wheels are going to look great on the MK2 by the way

[velly_16v_cab]

my first thoughts are these rims are not mk2 GTI ones, I thought VW fittment ones was 6.5J and et35mm

maybe a 195/50/15 may be better or 185/55 R15 and ones without sidewall protection too as this makes them look really wide. The tyre looks too 'thick' (but i can only say that from your frist photo)

[WABIT]

these wheels shouldnt have a problem, you have chosen a too tall of a side wall which makes the tyres bulge out, giving the look of wrong offsets

a 185/45r15 tyre would suit the proportions more


cheers
dom

[velly_16v_cab]

ok, geek time here lol
I have been playing with my tyre program here in work.

195/55 = 4.2" sidewall 23.4" diameter
185/55 = 4.0" sidewall 23.0" diameter (this is the stand VW fitment size)
185/45 = 3.3" sidewall 21.6" diameter (this is a small wheel, will put the speedo out by 6.3% 100kmph on your speedo = 93.7 ture speed)

I think it is the rim protection on your tyre making them look too fat IMO

[Jarred]

wouldn't the correct size be a 195/50?

all I can say is just to check that the offsets stamped on the wheel are what you think they're meant to be.

I think it's probably roughly where it's meant to be, but it's a bit hard, with the tyre bulge..:\

[Vista]

Thanks so much Velly, Dom and Jarred. I really appreciate your feedback!

I've checked the wheels and the offset is definitely et25. So as you've all said, it's probably just the tyres that need replacing. I reckon I'll go for something like 185/45 or 185/50 and see how that fits. These wheels (bulge aside) look great, and I'd hate to sell them. Any suggestions for tyre places around St Kilda way?

Oh, and anyone wanting 195/55r15's (2x Brand New Conti's, 2x Dunlops), they're going cheap!

Thanks again lads.

[WABIT]

i can get ya 185/45r15 nankang NS2's for under $500 brand new if your interested?

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dom

[velly_16v_cab]

ET25 is a BMW offset
VW's were ET38

Also do you have rim protect on the Dunlops? your contis do and that way they look wrong IMO
Get two more Dunlops and that should keep you happy but as Jarred said, you should have gone for 50 profiles no 55's

Great rims tho, I love RA's

[Vista]

Thanks Velly! Yeah, they came with BBS centres but had cheap/nasty AC Snitzer stickers on them, so BMW makes sense. The Dunlops sit much better you're right, and they seem less bulbous. I reckon 2 more Dunlops at 185 50 (or 45) might just fit better. Or perhaps 2x Nangkangs that Dom mentioned. I've already spent a sh*tload on these, so understandably I really dont want to loose any more cash on 'em!

Dom, I'll give you a ring later today.

Thanks again everyone!

[velly_16v_cab]

if yo are going to just replace the ones on the front then i would get the same as your rears. if you go for a smaller profile it will not look right as they will be different. (unless you are going to change all 4)


Velo

[Vista]

Wheels are on, looking good and no worries. Thanks for all the help lads, in particular Velly and Dom, remind me I owe you two a beer.

It sits on 195 50 15s (virtually the same rolling diameter as my old 14s). Pics to come when the rain abates.

Thanks again.

[datzed]

What car are the wheels off? I've never heard of a OEM 7" wide BBS wheel at that offset before.