new shoes

[anthony--t]

i've been thinking about getting some new wheels for my vr6


i have a set of these in 16x6.5s on at the moment and there is hardly any caliper clearence (this isnt my car)

looking at some secondhand bbs


found these for sale 17x7 5x100 offset: 55


and these originals so 15x6.5 5x100 offset: 43 centre bore: 57.1

was hoping for some opinions and if someone could tell me if the 17s will fit without scrubbing. car does have coilovers if that changes anything?

[MattyT]

17s fit, as far as I know, but it'll be tight.

Those 17x7 BBS arent common round deese parts btw!

[ffoff]

those 17's will need some spacers to look even remotely decent. I'd be surprised if they clear the calipers actually!

[dylan8]

those 17s are common as. come off a subaru and are always on fleabay for peanuts.
7" width is no worries. but with a offset like that you may (and id be pretty confident) be fouling the struts.
also a lot of 5x100 wheels like the above come from subaru, so the centre bore is generally 56 something, smaller then our 57.1, so if the case they need to be bored out bigger

Edit: there is at-least 3 sets in AUS listed right this very second

[anthony--t]

thanks for the replies. ruled out the 17s can't be bothered making them fit with centre bore issues etc

i found this set of 14s i think off a mk4 but the owner doesn't seem to know much about them. would they fit no problems?


its now between these and the stock bbs.

[Bflat]

They may not clear the calipers.

That and they're yawn-worthy

[dylan8]

as above, they might not clear... plus the specs would be horrid.
try find some audi TT, A3 or S3 wheels from a early model, should suit better.

[anthony--t]

hmm maybe i should just give mine a good clean up and repaint. although i kinda like the idea of putting the stocks back on for a oem look. audi wheels would be awesome but im pretty low on funds at the moment and i can get the 15" bbs for $400

[dylan8]

those audi wheels sell for as low as $150. have also seen people pay as much as 1K, if you were interested in 16" wheels should be able to get them below $400, check out ozaudi, ebay and so on

[anthony--t]

sweet! thanks for the advice and sites, ozaudi looks good but i have just found a vento for ridiculously cheap. waiting to recieve email from the owner but if its still for sale all $ will be going to that

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theres a set of 16" A4 B5 98 wheels on gumtree that are 5 stud for only $150. how would they fit? i tried searching but am having difficulty finding stud patterns and offsets

[VR28LT]

sweet! thanks for the advice and sites, ozaudi looks good but i have just found a vento for ridiculously cheap. waiting to recieve email from the owner but if its still for sale all $ will be going to that

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theres a set of 16" A4 B5 98 wheels on gumtree that are 5 stud for only $150. how would they fit? i tried searching but am having difficulty finding stud patterns and offsets

won't fit mate, A4's are 5x112

[anthony--t]

of course they are dammit! haha oh well hopefully i can get this vento, more mk3 to love

[Mk3 AAA]

of course they are dammit! haha oh well hopefully i can get this vento, more mk3 to love

Yes, Vento = win ( I'm not biased in the slightest)

[anthony--t]

Yes, Vento = win ( I'm not biased in the slightest)

i agree completely but the seller still hasn't contacted me and i only have their email, they should really advertise a phone number with the car also. the suspense is killing me... i just want a vento!

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VW Imposter i will admit your blue vento is a major influence on me wanting one and your fat fives are to die for. i currently have a vr6 so who knows what could happen in the future if i can get my hands on this vento

[Ben J]

I very highly doubt 14s will clear the vr6 front brakes, I know the 14 in steelies i have from before i went vr6 gear wont.