MK4 wheels - will they fit

[VWEAPN]

i know the description says they will fit an mk4 just wanted some confirmation. will be going with either one...decisions decisions

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/1999-Volkswagen-15-alloy-mag-wheels-/160427784133?cmd=ViewItem&pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item255a3db7c5

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/VW-GOLF-MK4-BORA-BEETLE-LATE-POLO-A3-WHEELS-TYERS-/140400248873?cmd=ViewItem&pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item20b081c829

[dylan8]

Links arnt working for me for some reason...
But why going back to 15s?

[VWEAPN]

i will fix links tonight.
Sydney roads are crap or my car is just too low. so hopefully the bigger profile tyres will help. have had the wheels on the car for 4 years so want a bit of change...maybe some power gain going down to 15's

[VWEAPN]

1999 Volkswagen 15" alloy mag wheels - eBay Wheels, Wheels, Tyres, Car Parts, Accessories, Cars, Bikes, Boats. (end time 06-May-10 14:36:52 AEST)

VW GOLF MK4 / BORA / BEETLE / LATE POLO A3 WHEELS TYERS - eBay Wheel, Tyre Packages, Wheels, Tyres, Car Parts, Accessories, Cars, Bikes, Boats. (end time 18-May-10 10:02:31 AEST)

how do i get these links to work

[McDub]

why not 16's? though the second lot look ok

and you sure you're not down on power for other reasons? tune and downpipe should give you enough juice, so perhaps you've got boost leak or something like that. or you're just used to the power i guess. i can't imagine big wheels slow you down tooooo much. but from 19 to 15 is a BIG jump! I'd go 16s min

not sure why the links arn't working, i tried too, but search item number 160427784133 for first one and 140400248873 for second one in ebay http://www.ebay.com.au/

[JustCruisn]

Oh I can't get the links to work either.

They should fit 5x100 is the correct bolt pattern

I'd go the 16s, they look better.

[RedMk2Gti]

I think eBay did something funny about their URL, can't cut/paste them into here

[The_Hawk]

I have fixed the links in the first post. It's a little odd, it seems if you post a link from a search for an ID number it doesn't work, but if you post a link from an item directly it does... I'm looking into it.

[McDub]

the stock wheels on gti are 16, so i'd double check the front wheels clear the brakes?

[VWEAPN]

ye i agree the 16's look better. i wouldnt mind the 15's because then the actual body of the car will sit lower to the ground.

[noone]

You should try to keep the same rolling distance (so any rim size will end up with no difference to the car height or speedo reading)

Your 19's are a low profile, you'd probably find 17's a good compromise. 15's are likely to feel sloppy as the sidewall will flex a lot.

If your car feels slow, I'd be looking at Vag-com, swapping out your J valve for a standard one and checking your piping for boost / vacum leaks. Unless you shead a lot of rim weight, you are not going to notice a massive difference.

[dylan8]

ye i agree the 16's look better. i wouldnt mind the 15's because then the actual body of the car will sit lower to the ground.

that could be changed by running a slightly smaller profile tyres on the 16s.

You should try to keep the same rolling distance (so any rim size will end up with no difference to the car height or speedo reading)

Your 19's are a low profile, you'd probably find 17's a good compromise. 15's are likely to feel sloppy as the sidewall will flex a lot.

15s with a 65 profile is not fun, after having my coilovers and sway bar installed i was rocking stockies, and you can feel the flex in the tyre before your suspension even moves

the stock wheels on gti are 16, so i'd double check the front wheels clear the brakes?

if they are OEM i think they do... someone asked a simular question a while back. i can send you some pictures showing measurements of the clearence inside my stock wheels if you need to double check?

[VWEAPN]

i think 16's with some smaller profile is a good idea.
im not concerned about the power of the car..it is fine
nah thats fine 16's will be ok in clearing brakes.
17 days to go!! damn thats a long time

[McDub]

i still don't get why you want those 15's. they'd be good for off road and cheap tyres, that's about it.
i sold my 16" gti stock wheels for $300 (montreal 2's), i wouldn't pay any more than 250 for just 15" rims.... (tyres oviously add value if you need them)
put up a wanted listing in the forums here and copy it in your sig, or just browse the for sale section here for a little bit.

[Speed]

16s !!! Definately clear the brakes and look better.