To Adapter or Not to Adapter

[goodfella]

Hi Guys,

just pondering on the future wheel upgrades on my Bora and I am wondering if I should stick with the standard 5x100 or go for 5x112 adapters to suit Mk5 and audi spec wheels, will this open up the options or create problems? Also looking at the added bonus of spacing using the adapters.

What are your opinions ands thoughts on this?

[Mrk_Mickey]

I'd say go for it man, you can always leave the adapters off if you find the right wheels in 5x100, and you can sell them to another willing mk4 owner. It's a very versatile plan so it will work well if you DO happen to find 5x112 wheels of your choice or you DON'T.

[qsilverza]

I dont think its really recommended, so I would probably search for wheels in 5x100 unless you have a reason to go 5x112.

[Golf Houso]

What about finding a set your interested in and re drilling them? I've seen it done on audi rims which have the same centre bore and it works well. I really don't know how much that would cost but thats another option.

[DubSteve]

Go for it, and go large adaptors on the rear for that poke!

[Mrk_Mickey]

Not that I'm trying to argue with any of your points, but the main reason I personally said go for it was because this is the simplest option and the least-affecting one. You have the option of 5x100 OR 5x112 after, and if you decide not to use 5x112, just sell them! I personally think it's easier than re-drilling holes or having to wait around for that perfect 5x100 wheel if it doesn't come around. Just my 0.02c though

EDIT: And of course you get spacers as adapters too, for the poke as Steve says

[goodfella]

then theres always the 5x130 (porsche spec) option.... buts thats another Cheque book altogether!

[Mrk_Mickey]

Lol...don't tempt yourself with such crazy things.

[DUB 20V]

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[dubbed]

Oh man I'd seriously but those rims if they were the correct offset!

[YellowDieselGolf]

It all depends really . . . Do you want your wheels to be legal?

[goodfella]

When did governance, regulations and social responsibility come into tuning?

[fuzion]

When did governance, regulations and social responsibility come into tuning?

in auburn lol.

my 2 psi on this matter is.

i ran spacers on the rear (20mm which bolted onto hub, and wheel onto spacer) for close to 2 years almost, 10 and 12mm on the fronts (no not left 10, right 12.. lol) and ive been pulled up many of times for rbts and so forth for infringements (eek!). ive never had an issue, however i did spray them black to match the hub.

all spacers or adapters you buy make sure 100% they are TUV approved, any TUV approval superceeds australian standards anyhow so you know youll be safe. however yes they arent completely legal until you get an engineers certif which is big $$ usually unless you know the right people.

problem with adapters you need to be VERY sure or make sure you find someone who prev had or has the same style offset or wheels so you can be sure to get the right spacers/adapters you'll be needing to fit whatever wheel that is you choose.

my recommendation is to get on vwvortex and search there, EVERYTHING has been done to a Golf on that site. If not ... german sites.

See how you go and what you like, you can always import wheels quite cheaply these days or have a look around. If your in Sydney throw me a PM and i can recommend a few places who will look after you. (this applies to everyone)