Mk3 + Porsche Rims?

[DUBING]

WARNING stretch tyres look phat,

hahah so True.. its the price you have to pay, to look good..

[rayray086]

I suppose you would stretch with a minimum of 40 profile and it would definitely help with a quality-built wheel!

[DubSteve]

They still would be 5x130 wouldn't they even if they were 16s?

[The_Hawk]

They still would be 5x130 wouldn't they even if they were 16s?

If they are custom made to whatever you want, wouldn't they be drilled to what you want too? Either way I will be finding out soon enough. If it's $650 x 4 = $2600 + tyres + adaptors it's getting a little much since I could most likely just buy 2 sets of the staggered fitment ones and sell off the 4 x 10's I would have left over and be way in front. (or hunt down 4 x 7.5" rims). Mind you they are hot.



I will have a look at Tempe Tyres and Australia's Best for some Porsche genuine or copies. Just got an email back from one of the sets listed on eBay... shipping is quoted at 900Euro! WTF!

On a side note, I'm very much trying to stick to 16" since they seem to be the best size for a Mk3, but I may as well ask. Is there many issues with a 17"? Is there a recommended width for a 17" to try and keep things easy?

[rayray086]

17x7 would be safe, 17x7.5 would look awesome.

Steve may have a point about them being 5x130... but hopefully he receives the centre-pieces without any holes drilled.

[DubSteve]

If they are custom made to whatever you want, wouldn't they be drilled to what you want too? Either way I will be finding out soon enough. If it's $650 x 4 = $2600 + tyres + adaptors it's getting a little much since I could most likely just buy 2 sets of the staggered fitment ones and sell off the 4 x 10's I would have left over and be way in front. (or hunt down 4 x 7.5" rims). Mind you they are hot.

Hmm true, however adaptors are going to cost you $300 for a pair I just sold mine

[The_Hawk]

17x7 would be safe, 17x7.5 would look awesome.

Steve may have a point about them being 5x130... but hopefully he receives the centre-pieces without any holes drilled.

Has anyone run 215/40R17's on a Mk3? Any rubbing issues?

This seems to be the tyre I would be putting on either 7" or 7.5" if I went the 17" route...

Will have to pay them a visit (or at least give them a call tomorrow).

Seems the website vs the Yellow pages is a little difference:

Website:

Ozwheel Australia
100 ****son Road (swear filter doesn't like that one )
Leppington NSW 2171

Phone: 02 9606 6468
Mobile: 0404 844 806

Yellow pages:

Ozwheel Australia

U1/ 86 Glossop St
North St Marys
NSW, 2760
Australia

Phone: (02) 9623 7179

I figure yellow pages will be more up to date, besides... information is only one (maybe two) phone calls away

[gpk_gti]

I would also ring MILAN from tcca motorsport who has done this fitments many times.he can advise you on what size tyres as the other places will just shrug their shoulders...

02 94363668

tell him I referred you.

[rayray086]

Aaron, it's the one at St Marys, NOT Leppington. He moved shop ages ago and hasn't updated the website.

[The_Hawk]

It's confirmed! Oz Wheels can make them in 16" or 17" in whatever width etc etc. $635 per corner...

They come as blanks so can be drilled to 5 x 100, being that they would be made to order I could stick with 16" x 7" so they would fit perfectly. The downside of course is that they would set me back $2540

The alternative...
Something like this:

http://www.agrtyres.com.au/products_closeup.asp?part=GENUINE+PORSCHE&part_no=348

Round the $1,000 mark + adaptors (+maybe rubber). Then there is also the problem of fitting 9" under the rear.

Plan C: I have magic beans for sale... $2,500 and they are all yours...

[DubSteve]

Round the $1,000 mark + adaptors (+maybe rubber). Then there is also the problem of fitting 9" under the rear.

Depends what type of tyre you are putting on behind there! I'm putting 9s on my back! Adaptors are going to cost you $300 for 2! They don't come in 4 only in 2 and they are from H&R best to go with them as they are the best for adaptors.

Plan C: I have magic beans for sale... $2,500 and they are all yours...

I'm intrigued please do tell me more

[The_Hawk]

I'm intrigued please do tell me more

We also have expansion tanks going for $1,900ea

[DubSteve]

We also have expansion tanks going for $1,900ea

Sold!

I shall pic it up next cruise

[gpk_gti]

16 x 9 are not a issue fitting ,17 x 9 are a issue.