offset and stud pattern for 2002 mk4 2.0 se

[zanza34]

hi guys looking at some rims and just wondering was thinking of going to 18s
could anyone tell me the stud pattern and the offset i should use?
also what tyres your running if your running 18s?

[Manaz]

5x100 is the PCD for all Mk4s, with a 57.1mm centre bore.

Offset depends at least partially on the width of the wheels - somewhere between +35 and +38 is normal in the 6.5" to 7.5" width range.

225/40R18 will maintain your aspect ratio (stock fitting on the R32 18" Aristos), but will make the car ride quite hard. I personally find 17" wheels to be a good compromise, I'm currently running 235/45R17 tyres (225/45R17 is stock on 17" wheels on the Mk4, but 235/45R17 tyres are considerably cheaper).

[dylan8]

Manaz has it all there.
I previously had A8 reps 18x8 with 225/40/18. 17s and 18s are a good size for the mk4.

[zakkus]

got a 2.0l gle at the moment. Running 225/40 r18x8.5 and have absolutely no problem

[audi-tone]

no rubbing issues with 235's?
if not i might go for them next time i need tyres (17x7.5 tt rims)

[dylan8]

no rubbing issues with 235's?
if not i might go for them next time i need tyres (17x7.5 tt rims)

on 7.5s go 225/45s... IMO anyways

[Manaz]

on 7.5s go 225/45s... IMO anyways

Why?

225/45R17s are quite expensive as they're a relatively uncommon fitment in the market here. 235/45R17 tyres are more common (common fitment on Falcon XR6 / Commodore SV6 for instance), and are a damned sight cheaper than their 225 width equivelent, and I've found that they've actually made my speedo more accurate (as compared to GPS) due to the very slightly higher rolling diameter.

On 7" wide wheels I'd be cautious of going any bigger than 215 or 225, but on 7.5" wheels, 235 width is perfectly fine.

[gareth_oau]

99% of aftermarket rims in this PCD are supplied in +35 offset.

go lower (eg +30) and it will make the rims sit and look wider

[dylan8]

Why?

225/45R17s are quite expensive as they're a relatively uncommon fitment in the market here. 235/45R17 tyres are more common (common fitment on Falcon XR6 / Commodore SV6 for instance), and are a damned sight cheaper than their 225 width equivelent, and I've found that they've actually made my speedo more accurate (as compared to GPS) due to the very slightly higher rolling diameter.

On 7" wide wheels I'd be cautious of going any bigger than 215 or 225, but on 7.5" wheels, 235 width is perfectly fine.

i just think they look a little big on a 17x7.5...
Maybe its just the ones iv seen, as for bringing the speedo closer to where it should be, they will also give the wheel more protection from gutter rash i guess, and more grip. Didnt realise they were so much cheaper!

[audi-tone]

thanks for the info fellas, have to try it next time i think. i like grip!

[RolfGolf]

Why?

225/45R17s are quite expensive as they're a relatively uncommon fitment in the market here. 235/45R17 tyres are more common (common fitment on Falcon XR6 / Commodore SV6 for instance), and are a damned sight cheaper than their 225 width equivelent, and I've found that they've actually made my speedo more accurate (as compared to GPS) due to the very slightly higher rolling diameter.

On 7" wide wheels I'd be cautious of going any bigger than 215 or 225, but on 7.5" wheels, 235 width is perfectly fine.

Can anyone post pics of 235/45R17 as opposed to 225/45R17 - I'm currently running the latter and would be interested to see the difference.

Manaz - were the pics you posted of your Bora sitting on your drive a while back 235's then?

Cheers,

Lachlan.

[Manaz]

Can anyone post pics of 235/45R17 as opposed to 225/45R17 - I'm currently running the latter and would be interested to see the difference.

Manaz - were the pics you posted of your Bora sitting on your drive a while back 235's then?

Cheers,

Lachlan.

Will grab a pic tomorrow - the earlier pics were of 225/45R17 tyres.

[RolfGolf]

That would be great - thanks.

Lachlan.

Edit: Any news on that pic Manaz?