The Ultimate MKV Wheel Fitment Guide

[KIDVersion 1]

I would like to add this:

You're a cool dood.

[jsandberg3291]

[TeamZleep]

Apparently I start informative threads and don't know what I'm talking about. #csb

Up.

If anyone has anything else to add, chime in.

[s t a y g o l d]

I love this thread. my go-to post for all wheel related curiosity.

you might consider adding this link, similar to willtheyfit but its a little more dumbed down
(the distance from strut and wheel well in mm made it easy for a genious like me to understand)

http://www.1010tires.com/wheeloffsetcalculator.asp

[bryangb]

http://www.willtheyfit.com is a lot better

[s t a y g o l d]

http://www.willtheyfit.com is a lot better

the all knowing bryangb, thank you sir. As I stated in the post, it is similar but a little more simplified for those of us who don't understand all the information given on willtheyfit. thanks though

[TeamZleep]

the all knowing bryangb, thank you sir. As I stated in the post, it is similar but a little more simplified for those of us who don't understand all the information given on willtheyfit. thanks though

I don't wanna sound like too much of a dick, but willtheyfit.com is pretty simple, and easy to read.

[HereticByDefault]

lol is starting to evoke some attitude.

It's almost like when people argue, and instead of just ending their sentence when their point is through, they say "JUST SAYING."

jk guys, lets keep the info coming

[s t a y g o l d]

I don't wanna sound like too much of a dick, but willtheyfit.com is pretty simple, and easy to read.

Agreed. I don't know what I was thinking making a suggestion about a similar resource that is 100% relevant to this thread.

I'll re-suggest when my post count is +3k & then the k00l k!dz will think it might be of some use to people who visit this thread for information.

Just to clarify my original point, bro;

suggested link:
Use this calculator to determine the effect of changing your wheel width and offset. First enter your current wheel width and offset. Then enter your new wheel width and offset. Next click the calculate button. It will show the clearance between the inside of the wheel and the strut housing. It will also show how far the outside of the wheel edge will extend or retract. If you reduce the inner clearance too much or push the wheel out too far, the tire might rub or not fit at all. This calculator is for information purposes only and we do not guarantee fitment based on this calculator alone.

(after calculation)
Inner Clearance: 10mm less (the inside of the wheel to the strut housing)

Outer Position: extend an extra 28mm (position of the outside edge of the wheel)



willtheyfit:
Insert your existing wheel and tyre specs, and the desired size, and the outcome is shown on the diagram. Bear in mind most tyre manufacturers vary slighty from the specs, and that it could be dangerous to run tyres on wheels they aren't designed to fit. The strut shown in the diagram is for show only - Don't worry if the wheel looks like it fouls!

(after calculation)
Old New
Diameter 634.3mm 647.1mm
Circumference 1992.7mm 2032.9mm
Poke 34.9mm 63mm
Inset 142.9mm 153mm
Speedo error 0% -1.98%
Reading at 30mph 30mph 29.41mph
Reading at 60mph 60mph 58.81mph
Ride height gain 0mm 6.4mm
Arch gap loss 0mm 6.4mm


willtheyfit is MUCH MORE in depth and informative, I agree. My point is (as i stated before, twice.) the "n00bz" who want to know if it will fit, are going to have a much easier time looking at the first, because it just tells you, it'll ****ing fit, congrats. whereas the second just tells you a bunch of specs that you may or may not understand.

all I was saying, bro

[TeamZleep]

Agreed. I don't know what I was thinking making a suggestion about a similar resource that is 100% relevant to this thread.

I'll re-suggest when my post count is +3k & then the k00l k!dz will think it might be of some use to people who visit this thread for information.


willtheyfit is MUCH MORE in depth and informative, I agree. My point is (as i stated before, twice.) the "n00bz" who want to know if it will fit, are going to have a much easier time looking at the first, because it just tells you, it'll ****ing fit, congrats. whereas the second just tells you a bunch of specs that you may or may not understand.

all I was saying, bro

Just wait until you get over 60k posts, I think your ego consumes the internet.

What the hell does post count have to do with any of this? EXPERIENCE has everything to do with this... Bro. If you can't read that calculator and have a generalization on what it's saying, maybe you shouldn't be working on your car...

I didn't bash you for posting something relevant, I said that the other calculator is just as easy to read and it clearly provides MORE useable information that would benefit you in wheel selection.

Try thinking next time before you run your mouth, Bro.

[RomanML320]

Well, here's an update from me. Ordered Schmidt TH-lines in 17x8.5 et33 front, and 17x9.5 et20 rear. Will get back to you guys on how they fit etc., wish me luck!

[TeamZleep]

Well, here's an update from me. Ordered Schmidt TH-lines in 17x8.5 et33 front, and 17x9.5 et20 rear. Will get back to you guys on how they fit etc., wish me luck!

Do werk!!

[bryangb]

the all knowing bryangb, thank you sir. As I stated in the post, it is similar but a little more simplified for those of us who don't understand all the information given on willtheyfit. thanks though

They'll never understand the information until they start seeing it and reading it.

Post count!!!

[PSU]

Well, here's an update from me. Ordered Schmidt TH-lines in 17x8.5 et33 front, and 17x9.5 et20 rear. Will get back to you guys on how they fit etc., wish me luck!

Front fitment will be dead on.

Rear will be poke a bit.

If only the rear was 17x9.5 +30. You'd be able to tuck them.

[RomanML320]

Front fitment will be dead on.

Rear will be poke a bit.

If only the rear was 17x9.5 +30. You'd be able to tuck them.

Well, we'll see what happens

Special thanks to you bud!

[lumb3rjack]

Good thread

Just for clarification, the strut in the image on willtheyfit.com is not an accurate representation of your strut. It's just there for looks. Best bet is to figure out what the minimum offset of some width wheel is, and base your inset off of that.

[salmonize]

ok i've reid the ENTIRE post but... information are fighting each other.... i went to whilltheyfit




Old New
Diameter 634.3mm 653.2mm
Circumference 1992.7mm 2052.1mm
Poke 37.9mm 73mm
Inset 139.9mm 143mm
Speedo error 0% -2.89%
Reading at 30mph 30mph 29.13mph
Reading at 60mph 60mph 58.26mph
Ride height gain 0mm 9.45mm
Arch gap loss 0mm 9.45mm

I'm currently on Classix, 225/45/17...want to go on 18/8,5 with 245/40/18 and lowering about 1.3 inch... The table a the second page says i'm in between and need ET45, whill the fit say i need ET 35 ....

How am i supose to do to fit that under my GLI ?? I will proabaly got rubbing... But...does a fender rolling job will eliminate it???

HElp !!!!

[PSU]

^ ET47 or so should sit you right where you need to be to run 245/40s.

You'd be fine at stock height, but rubbing is imminent if you go lower.

Even at stock height though, you'd rub a little from suspension travel.

[salmonize]

Know that...but does a fender rolling job will help or for the litte difference i'll be screwed anyway ??

[ninohale]

Know that...but does a fender rolling job will help or for the litte difference i'll be screwed anyway ??

Why such a "meaty" tire.. 245/45 on either an 8 or 8.5 will be relatively thick. I would suggest 235 or even 225 for your tire width. In either situation you should be just fine. The stock tire size on Charlestons (18x8) is 225/40/18.

The lower the offset the further out your wheel is going to stick. If you roll the fenders it will give you a little extra room but I stress the word little. The wheels your looking to run should be just fine, I would just suggest a smaller, less thick tire.

[PSU]

Know that...but does a fender rolling job will help or for the litte difference i'll be screwed anyway ??

If you knew that, then why did you mention ET35?

No way in hell a 245/40 is going to work on an 18x8.5 ET35.

A 215/40 barely works in terms of clearance.

[bryangb]

Why the need for such a ballon tire?

Get something a little smaller.

[salmonize]

that's what i ask!

i doing lapping on week end and whant to keep more power on the ground ...does 235/35/18 will be better ??

i'm not doing it for the look, i want to be stick on the ground....

[HereticByDefault]

This isn't exactly a thread emphasizing function.

Performance-wise, you'd probably be alright with an 18x8 ET45 using a 235/40 tire as long as you're not low. If you lower the car at all, get a stiff-ish setup and you'll be fine.

I'm not sure if Dan_GSR is on here, but if you're on GolfMKV, send him a PM if you want to find out about a good track setup.

[PSU]

This isn't exactly a thread emphasizing function.

What is function?

[JettaGT8V80]

that's what i ask!

i doing lapping on week end and whant to keep more power on the ground ...does 235/35/18 will be better ??

i'm not doing it for the look, i want to be stick on the ground....

not with that offset its just too aggressive with an 8.5 width wheel and a 245 tire you would need 45 or above

[RomanML320]

What is function?

Poor choice of words, that's all, lol

[cdj06]

great info to have

i might have a great deal on 18s but with the widths and needing adapters im not sure that they would even fit, any input? specs are 18x8.5 et 35 and 18x9 or 9.5 [not sure] also et 35. bolt pattern is 5x100 so would need adapters.

[firstorbit84]

ok i've reid the ENTIRE post but... information are fighting each other.... i went to whilltheyfit

I'm currently on Classix, 225/45/17...want to go on 18/8,5 with 245/40/18 and lowering about 1.3 inch... The table a the second page says i'm in between and need ET45, whill the fit say i need ET 35 ....

How am i supose to do to fit that under my GLI ?? I will proabaly got rubbing... But...does a fender rolling job will eliminate it???

HElp !!!!

Definitely go with 245/35/18 and et45

[PSU]

great info to have

i might have a great deal on 18s but with the widths and needing adapters im not sure that they would even fit, any input? specs are 18x8.5 et 35 and 18x9 or 9.5 [not sure] also et 35. bolt pattern is 5x100 so would need adapters.

After adapters, that setup would be too aggressive.

The smallest adapter is 15mm.

[WaWaMKVDub]

great info to have

i might have a great deal on 18s but with the widths and needing adapters im not sure that they would even fit, any input? specs are 18x8.5 et 35 and 18x9 or 9.5 [not sure] also et 35. bolt pattern is 5x100 so would need adapters.

IIRC they don't make 112-100 adapters.

[salmonize]

Definitely go with 245/35/18 and et45

won't rub with a 1.3 inch drop ??

[!LL3ST]

So I picked up a set of BMW m3 wheels for an absolute steal.
I know BMW's usually have wacky offsets but is there any
chance I'll be ale to make these work? (with 15mm adapters)

Front: 18" x 8", 47mm Offset
Rear: 18" x 9", 26mm Offset

[PSU]

Fronts would work. Rears... Not so much.

[!LL3ST]

Thanks for such a quick response PSU