VWW Official MKIV Wheel Q&A

[SLAJ]

Wheel whores, advice please
mk4 gti
will rears 19x9 et37 and fronts 19x8 et37 work?

19x9 et25(ish) would sit about flush with the guard man

[Swainey32]

Cheers fellas

I found the wheels im looking at were once on a r32 on here, he was running these at
18x8 et 22 eg 15mm spacers
19x9 et12 eg 25mm spacers

Do the r32's have different specs for wheel mounting than the gti? They were sitting nice and flush on his car.
If this is the case, best location for hubcentric spacers?
Cheers

[dylan8]

Cheers fellas

I found the wheels im looking at were once on a r32 on here, he was running these at
18x8 et 22 eg 15mm spacers
19x9 et12 eg 25mm spacers

Do the r32's have different specs for wheel mounting than the gti? They were sitting nice and flush on his car.
If this is the case, best location for hubcentric spacers?
Cheers

R32 has a narrower rear track, plus camber.
Front is slightly different setup too but pretty close. Best to compare fwd with fwd.
I always found 9et30 basically flush on the back of mine. (Check Teledials and merc wheels in the 18x9 section)

[Conradianaski]

Great thread

[JazzyJust]

Superb thread!

Can you keep the lowered on 17's coming please

I'm currently running my Bora on 17's but looking for idea to improve the stance and overall look of the car.

If you could use the template as well that would be great.

[lemontree]

Hi guys,

I'm wondering if these wheels will fit on my MK4 1.6 Golf without any modifications (and if the price is right!) ? It's from a Subaru Liberty.



Many thanks!

[SLAJ]

Hi guys,

I'm wondering if these wheels will fit on my MK4 1.6 Golf without any modifications? It's from a Subaru Liberty.



Many thanks!

Yeah man, they should fit no problem. Check what the offset is with the seller

[lemontree]

Thanks SLAJ. He said: 215/45/17 if that means anything?

[SLAJ]

Thanks SLAJ. He said: 215/45/17 if that means anything?

Nah that's the tyre size. Offset should be written on the inside of the wheel and will say "et" followed by a number, like et35. As long as it's something between et20 and et40 you should be fine

[dylan8]

most of that model are 7et45 or 55 from memory. (there is a few at et35 but not usually on subarus)
first of all the centre bore will be too small and need to be machined out.
if they are the et45 or 55 they will be either a backwards step on the bigger oem mk4 wheels, or might not fit at all if they are 55
id say a bit expensive being they are standard wheel on some subarus, but depends how much you want them etc

[lemontree]

Hello Dylan and SLAJ thanks for the input. The seller mentioned it's a 55. Would this be too big? If what you're saying is true, Dylan, maybe it's better if I look elsewhere for an ET range under 40?

and if anyone knows wheels I'm after that fits my Golf, let me know cheers

[dylan8]

7et55 might JUST fit, but will look pretty average
Aim for around 7-8et30-40 if you are unsure

[trickysimon]

Car: Bora V5 FWD
Front: 17x8 ET0 (after 35mm adapter) 205/45/17 GT Radial
Rear: 17x9 ET8 (after 27mm adapter) 215/45/17 Nankang
Arch height to ground Front: 24"
Arch height to ground Rear: 24"
Fenders Rolled: Front only
Fenders Pulled: No
Camber: -4 degrees in the front from R32 control arms and hubs and KMAC adjustable Camber Tops. -3.5 degrees in the rear from IDF drop plates.

[lemontree]

SLAJ and Dylan, how about these?
17 INCH RIMS - ALLOYS - MAG WHEELS - IMMACULATE - NEAR NEW TYRES | Wheels, Tyres & Rims | Gumtree Australia The Hills District - Castle Hill | 1076812001

[dylan8]

SLAJ and Dylan, how about these?
17 INCH RIMS - ALLOYS - MAG WHEELS - IMMACULATE - NEAR NEW TYRES | Wheels, Tyres & Rims | Gumtree Australia The Hills District - Castle Hill | 1076812001

better. may still need the centre bore altered and bolt holes drilled out.