Facelift/Mk2 TT Wheels

[RedRobin]

I've completely forgotten the offset that the MK5 uses   

....I believe the Monza 18's are ET 51.

Aren't those TT wheels diamond-cut lacquered? (White worm risk).

[rdfcpete]

Probably RR, but that's fine, as I'll just have them reconditioned in an anthracite or gunmetal grey if they were raped by white worm.

Yeah I had in my head the ET of between 45-54 but I'm still not sure what does, and doesn't fit.

[TomB]

Very cheap this time!

It might be worth sending him a message asking for the widths and offset on all wheels (as the back 2 might be wider), then we can work it out.

[rdfcpete]

They will probably go for another very fair price.

The seller replied with the following when I asked him what the dimensions were:

"Hi the tyre size is as per the listing for all 4; they off set Im not sure; all I know is I have checked with Audi today and they tell me there is only one wheel size for a Mk2 TT. Im off work at mo so dont have access to the wheels to get numbers.hope this helps.thanks"


Not really any clearer as I don't think OEM MK2 TT wheels will fit MKV's without exceptions.

[rdfcpete]

I've completely forgotten the offset that the MK5 uses   

....I believe the Monza 18's are ET 51.

Aren't those TT wheels diamond-cut lacquered? (White worm risk).

RR - Can I clarify, will ET 45-51 fit as a general rule?
I've had a wheel fly off on me before due to fitting with the wrong ET, so I want to be 200% sure I buy wheels that are the right fitting.

Be cool if I know the ET range I can look for  Cheers.

[Top Cat]

I've completely forgotten the offset that the MK5 uses   

....I believe the Monza 18's are ET 51.

Aren't those TT wheels diamond-cut lacquered? (White worm risk).

RR - Can I clarify, will ET 45-51 fit as a general rule?
I've had a wheel fly off on me before due to fitting with the wrong ET, so I want to be 200% sure I buy wheels that are the right fitting.

Be cool if I know the ET range I can look for  Cheers.

The wheel wont have came off because of the offset, that will be because of the shoulder on the wheel bolt. Most aftermarket wheels need different bolts. 

45-51 offset is fine in most cases but you have to take into account the wheel width. if its 45 offset then you really will be asking for trouble with a wheel over 8.0 j wide. Other sizes will fit but with problems when you go fast round bends or lower the car. 

[rdfcpete]

I've completely forgotten the offset that the MK5 uses   

....I believe the Monza 18's are ET 51.

Aren't those TT wheels diamond-cut lacquered? (White worm risk).

RR - Can I clarify, will ET 45-51 fit as a general rule?
I've had a wheel fly off on me before due to fitting with the wrong ET, so I want to be 200% sure I buy wheels that are the right fitting.

Be cool if I know the ET range I can look for  Cheers.

The wheel wont have came off because of the offset, that will be because of the shoulder on the wheel bolt. Most aftermarket wheels need different bolts. 

45-51 offset is fine in most cases but you have to take into account the wheel width. if its 45 offset then you really will be asking for trouble with a wheel over 8.0 j wide. Other sizes will fit but with problems when you go fast round bends or lower the car. 

Well, more than likely. I know they were completely the wrong offset too which was partly my fault although they were fitted by a professional nationwide tyre fitter, plus it was proven that the bolts weren't screwed anywhere near the correct torque setting which contributed. They'd all worked loose anyway inevitably. Was all sorted out pre-legal action. Was quite a fun experience coming to a halt on one front and a brake disc 

Yeah I'll bear in mind the width, that's too true. I don't want to go wider than what I've got now ideally (17" Monza's).

Thanks RR