17" wheel/rim size for a 2007/2008 Polo GTi

[PoloGIT]

Thanks for the good info there guys. I underestimated the complexity in getting a set of used 17" rims to fit the car.

The first thing to throw me out was the casting said 5x114 when the PO said they were 5x100. Told the guy I was pissed but he assured me they were 5x100, so I measured and sure enough, he's right lol. The cheapo factory that make them must just use the same castings for the different PCD's.

Second challenge is they needed new locating/spigot rings to fit the pog. Ordered those, minimal drama.

Third challenge is the wheel stud/bolt holes are too small a diameter...grrr. Looks like they are designed for an M12 bolt, not the pog's M14. So now I'm debating taking them to an engineering shop to get them opened up...

Final challenge (at least at this stage) is I'll need new bolts that match up with the wheel's 60 degree seats, not the curved or cupped ones as standard.

Why the #$%! I didn't just buy some brand new wheels and save myself a whole heap of hassle, I don't know. I had no idea it could be so difficult.

[chops00]

Ok bit of an old thread here but still pertinent.

What is the conventional wisdom on offset for a 17x7 wheel?

Anywhere between 32 and 45?

[39erman]

Just doing some research for a potential GTi track car project. I want to run a 235/45/17 tyre on a 17 x 8" rim. The guards will be rolled and I'll be using 4.5 deg -ve Camber front and 2.5 -ve Camber rear. What reasonably priced rims (and offset) could I use???

Thanks for the help in advance...

[Stuwey]

I've got some OZs in 17x8, ET35 up for grabs. RE002s in 215/40/17, still have some life left in them



Make an offer..

[39erman]

Nice wheels, pity about the colour thou. At this stage wheels are too early in the projects design. I'm doing my homework 1st to see if the Gti is suitable. A lot of pluses - small, light, wide and plenty of options from other cars. The minuses are the rear beam axle and maybe not being able to get a big enough tyre under those little guards! Also the engine bay is tight around the exhaust side....

[Eddy]

Hoyhoy.

First of all you ask this.

What reasonably priced rims (and offset) could I use???

Thanks for the help in advance...

Then Stu puts up a very nice set of wheels of a colour that would suit multiple coloured vehicles & are a good fitment for the 9N3 Pog. which is also open to an offer.

I've got some OZs in 17x8, ET35 up for grabs. RE002s in 215/40/17, still have some life left in them



Make an offer..

Then you put this up.

Nice wheels, pity about the colour thou. At this stage wheels are too early in the projects design.

Nice wheels, pity about the colour thou. At this stage wheels are too early in the projects design. I'm doing my homework 1st to see if the Gti is suitable. A lot of pluses - small, light, wide and plenty of options from other cars. The minuses are the rear beam axle and maybe not being able to get a big enough tyre under those little guards! Also the engine bay is tight around the exhaust side....

These 9n3 Gti's have been around for awhile & there are of plenty of folks that have done a lot of things to them.
Then you come along saying that (I'm doing my homework 1st to see if the Gti is suitable.)
How about doing some reading before crapping on & wasting other folks time.
P.S. I don't normally carry on like this, but I feel that this has to be said.

[39erman]

Hoyhoy.

Then you come along saying that (I'm doing my homework 1st to see if the Gti is suitable.)
How about doing some reading before crapping on & wasting other folks time.
P.S. I don't normally carry on like this, but I feel that this has to be said.

Sorry if you feel that way Eddy. My colour choices are just that, mine, not yours.
Yes there is a lot of info around but it is difficult to search and dissect as most of the results relate to lightly modified cars. I am also entitled to research a project before waisting my hard earned on it, but thanks for your input, as limited as it was.

Paul...