Wheel fitment advice

Discussion in 'Wheels and Tyres' started by mk2 nas, Feb 10, 2017.

  1. mk2 nas Paid Member Paid Member

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    image.jpg Hi, as above title looking to get some bbs style reps for my mk1 cabby 15"et35 7j.
    Currently got 15" ra,s on 6j.
    I'm planning on using my current 185/50/15 tyres on the reps will this be ok for clearance etc
    Or do I need spacers or arch trimming etc.
    Also I'm thinking a 185 won't look that stretched on 7j rims but not to fussed a little stretch would be OK.(don't like a big stretch look)
    Thanks. image.jpg
     
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  2. mk2 nas Paid Member Paid Member

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    These are what I've got in mind image.png
    Also may sell my (tidy refurbed)ra,s soon.
     
  3. mr.brown

    mr.brown Paid Member Paid Member

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    15x7 ET35 normally isn't an issue on mk1s but it will depend on how low your suspension is. Do you have coilovers?
     
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  4. mk2 nas Paid Member Paid Member

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    Yes it's on coil overs.its as low as I want it in the pics.i won't go lower.
    185,s on 7j won't be much of a stretch if at all /right?:thumbup:
     
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  5. notenoughtime

    notenoughtime Moderator Moderator

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    You should be ok my mk1 had 7s
     
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  6. mk2 nas Paid Member Paid Member

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    Nice one,just wanted to be sure of what fits without arch work.dont really want to go down that road.
     
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    Can anyone pease help me find a set of rota grids or grid classics 4x100 16X8 57.1! can't find anything with the same hub. very new to the gti scene and just bought my first mk gti and would appreciate a little help because I really don't want any other rims on the car I just love how they look.
     

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