Wheels and Tyre Size Info Needed.

[jaffa666]

Hey troops, not sure if this is in the correct section but I am sure it will be moved if its not.

anyway lets cut to the chase.  I am thinkin about gettin a set of 19" wheels, the wheels in question have an offset of 48, so ideal for the GTi as from what I am lead to believe anythin between 45 and 51 is what you want.

The car is lowered just on springs so dont have the luxery of raisin it if need be, I was just wondering what size of tyre would be the best to go for, obviously dont want any rubbing.

would 225 35 19 be ok or would more of a stretch, be needed to avoid rubbin say 215

also would 35 profile be needed, obviosuly the bigger wheels and less rubber is going to compramise the comfort, would I get away with 40s

Hope some one can guide me on the right path.

thanks in advance.

 

[jaffa666]

the wheels are 8.5J wide if that helps my case.

[Andy]

my bbs are 8j running on 225/35/19 tyres and on kw coil overs and desn,t rub..you mogt be better on 235/35/19 tyres with a 8.5 rim
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[swf7y]

I have 19s 8.5 width. Did have 235 35 19 on but they scrubbed when lowered. Have now switched to 225 35 19, no rubbing with these. I'm on Koni coilovers too, not sure how low tbh. But definitely as low as I can go with 19s. 

[jaffa666]

cheers guys can I ask what the offset of your wheels are to see how they compare?

cheers!!

[swf7y]

cheers guys can I ask what the offset of your wheels are to see how they compare?

cheers!!

My offset is 45  

There are some pics of my car here if you want to see what they look like:

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,18523.0.html

[Andy]

mine is 44 

[jaffa666]

Kool cheers for the info.

looks like 225 35 19 should be ok then.

will my monza 2 wheel bolts do the new wheels or willl i need to get new wheel nuts?

might me a silly question but I am hopless and dont want wheels falling off, lol

[Andy]

all depends what alloys your going for but i woud put new ones on..if your buying them new they some times come with the correct whell bolts

[Top Cat]

235 is the correct size for 8.5j but you can get away with 225.  

As far as your bolts go you need to check the bolt type, most aftermarket wheels require new bolts. There are 2 types of collars on bolts. One has a rounded finish, and one has a straight 45degree edge. You need to check that the bolt seat on the wheels are the same as your Monza's if they are the same, then all you have to do is make sure the bolts are long enough. I am guessing that the will be slightly short.