MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Technical Workshop => Topic started by: djhorace on February 19, 2009, 03:52:44 pm
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Any suggestions? I dont want any issues with wheel arches scuffing, but a bit more of a wide stance, at the rear especially, would be welcome. Also needs to clear the front brakes without any issues.
Hoping to have them for the 1/4 mile on 8th March so quick advice needed if poss!
Ta,
Horace
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Any suggestions? I dont want any issues with wheel arches scuffing, but a bit more of a wide stance, at the rear especially, would be welcome. Also needs to clear the front brakes without any issues.
Hoping to have them for the 1/4 mile on 8th March so quick advice needed if poss!
Ta,
Horace
Standard, 18x8 ET45 and you will have no issues with a 225/40/18 tyre..
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Will that clear the Cupra Caliper and disc? Dont you have 235's on yours mate?
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According to Rimstock, an ET of 40 should be ok as well, but I am not sure. Opinions?
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that means they'll stick out an extra 20mm
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Getting them for £464 for 4 wheels, £454 for 2 lots of 4 wheels. Thats inc VAT and delivered in Gloss Black.
Going to get a price for more if anyone is interested.
Could do a group buy if there is enough interest.
Dan - Will check the measurement on mine for clearance. Let me know if you are keen bud by phone/IM or whatever. Lead time is 2-2.5 weeks so I will be looking to order mine ASAP. What ET would you want?
Al
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Will that clear the Cupra Caliper and disc? Dont you have 235's on yours mate?
Yeah for sure, loads of clearance.. I have 235's on mine yes, if you do that they the arch clearance is a different story!
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i'd go for 50, if not 45
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i'd go for 50, if not 45
Yeah, super safe with 50 and you will be fine with 45, any less than that and you will start having trouble when lowering the car..
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Think I will go with 45's to be honest. Was looking at tyre prices and noticed that 235's are a lot more expensive than 225's.
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when you put 225 tyres on a 8" wide rim, does it make the tyre wider than on a 7.5", and the sidewall lower??
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Hey Dan - I spoke to a guy with Monza R's and he said ET45 is the best for the front, but he put ET35's on the back. I am going to go with ET45 all round I think mate. Unfortunately they have not got back to me yet :(
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on which car?
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K1
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What does K1 signify?
I asked a dolly bird on the Seat stand at the Motor show and her face was someting like this :confused:
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Hey Dan - I spoke to a guy with Monza R's and he said ET45 is the best for the front, but he put ET35's on the back. I am going to go with ET45 all round I think mate. Unfortunately they have not got back to me yet :(
you could go with the 45 s all round then fit spacers mate i got 10 mm ones on the back of my edition 30 and imo are just right
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What does K1 signify?
I asked a dolly bird on the Seat stand at the Motor show and her face was someting like this :confused:
i heard honda had a lawsuit against seat for using the R logo !!!!
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Hey Dan - I spoke to a guy with Monza R's and he said ET45 is the best for the front, but he put ET35's on the back. I am going to go with ET45 all round I think mate. Unfortunately they have not got back to me yet :(
you could go with the 45 s all round then fit spacers mate i got 10 mm ones on the back of my edition 30 and imo are just right
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Wider track on the rear than the front on a FWD car.. He must be a fan of understeer..??
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you cant tell they are even on the car to drive it , just gives it a slightly better stance !
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I should have said Leon Cupra K1. Sorry.
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These arrive tomorrow with luck. I have an OEM wheel ready to weigh back to back with the Pro Race wheel.
Just need to figure out what tyres now, and in what dimensions. One part of me fancies getting track tyres, but the sensible half knows to get something with a rim protector. One part says 235 and the other 225. Decisions decisions!
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Ok so the wheels came today. For those who might be interested, the OEM wheel weighs 26.5lbs and the 1.2 weighs 20.5lbs.
A saving of 6lbs per corner. Now to see about some lighter brake discs :)