MK4Forum Offsets & Tire Sizes Request Thread

[Dub'dRite]

20mm up front and 25mm in the back would look very similar to this. the only difference is you would poke 1mm more up front and 2mm less in the back:



if you wanted a tad more tuck this is what a 15mm front and 20mm rear would look like:

Hey thanks for the pics, If those are R32 "zolder" wheels on that first pic that's actually what I have. so thats cool

anyways what about

Audi Fat Fives on 205/40s and I'm 23FTG all around...lookin for the same flush look

[Clean PG]

anyways what about

Audi Fat Fives on 205/40s and I'm 23FTG all around...lookin for the same flush look

here's a link to a mk4 jetta on fat fives with offset and tire information, pretty good fitment all around

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...1#post77779218

[Clean PG]

If I was to go down the camber route, how many degrees of neg do you think would see me right?

Thanks for the help man, much appreciated!

i'll admit i'm no expert on camber so i'd rather not suggest anything than take a random guess at it, sorry

hopefully someone else can chime in here, but if not maybe you could make a new thread. if people complain and tell you to post that question in here just say i didnt know the answer and no one else was replying

[Smiete]

I'm new to the wheel game.

Just got 35th anniversary vette wheels. (17x9.5 +56) Lowering my Jetta as well. Need to figure out what adapter thickness to get and tire size.

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I'm new to the wheel game.

Just got 35th anniversary vette wheels. (17x9.5 +56) Lowering my Jetta as well. Need to figure out what adapter thickness to get and tire size.

this thread will tell you everything you need to know about how to make those wheels fit on your mk4

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...wblades-Thread

[xBlackLavanderX]

what are the offsets of the wheels? need to know that before i can recommend spacer sizes.

17x8 ET 35

[Clean PG]

MKIV
17x8 ET 35
225/45ZR17
Want them to just barely poke out the sides.

i'd recommend 10mm up front and 15mm in the back. if you space out further you'll increase your chance to rub due to the tire sizes you picked. those spacers will have you sitting pretty flush, maybe just a hair of poke in the back.

[alemac1]

what is the minimum offset i need to clear stock brakes on the 288 setup? seen some wheel faces et65 that i want. smallest adapter is a 15mm, will i get away with et 50 on the front or will they foul the calipers?

also, et 50 rears??

[Clean PG]

what is the minimum offset i need to clear stock brakes on the 288 setup? seen some wheel faces et65 that i want. smallest adapter is a 15mm, will i get away with et 50 on the front or will they foul the calipers?

also, et 50 rears??

have been doing some thinking,

my current wheel is at et16 and pretty flush up front, its a 17x8 with a 1 inch lip.

if i set the new face to an et42, then i have gained an extra 26mm over my current position, therefore i can fit a 2 inch lip up front, taking into considoration i already have a 1 inch lip there already?

does that sound right

god knows on the rears.

saw your thread as well so i included that post.

usually, hitting the coils with the inside of the wheel will come into play before contacting the brakes. with that said, and 8et42 up front will not clear most coilovers. to be safe, you really dont want to go any higher than 8et37, so 5mm more inner clearance than the et42.

rears are a bit different simply because you dont have that issue of hitting the strut, but you will want to keep the wheels inline with how the fronts sit so you're not poking up front and tucking in the back or anything weird like that. the rear track on a mk4 is 10mm narrower, which translates to needing 5mm more poke on each side. that means if you have 8et37 up front, ideally you'd want to be at 8et32 in the back (or more poke if desired). keep that in mind when calculating out the rears

but, i have no personal experience with how lip size affects offset or things of that sort, so i can't really help you there. since you kind of seem to know what sizes/offsets youre deciding between i'd check out this offset calculator to help you out when determining inner clearance and outer position:
http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp

[joeyyphillips]

I have a 2001 VW Jetta Wolfsburg right now on STOCK SUSPENSION.. Stock BBS RXii's

I do plan on getting Raceland Ultimos Withing the next 3 Months

I just picked up Saw Blades.

17x9.5 All Around.
56 Offset
225/45 17 All Around.

I Cant afford to get smaller tire's in the front like most people have. what would be the best set up to do? I was gonna do 33 mm in the rear.

Not sure what i should do in the front..

I really need some advice.


This is what i have..





This is what i want!

[alemac1]

saw your thread as well so i included that post.

usually, hitting the coils with the inside of the wheel will come into play before contacting the brakes. with that said, and 8et42 up front will not clear most coilovers. to be safe, you really dont want to go any higher than 8et37, so 5mm more inner clearance than the et42.

rears are a bit different simply because you dont have that issue of hitting the strut, but you will want to keep the wheels inline with how the fronts sit so you're not poking up front and tucking in the back or anything weird like that. the rear track on a mk4 is 10mm narrower, which translates to needing 5mm more poke on each side. that means if you have 8et37 up front, ideally you'd want to be at 8et32 in the back (or more poke if desired). keep that in mind when calculating out the rears

but, i have no personal experience with how lip size affects offset or things of that sort, so i can't really help you there. since you kind of seem to know what sizes/offsets youre deciding between i'd check out this offset calculator to help you out when determining inner clearance and outer position:
http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp

cheers for the reply!

basically i was thinking that if i got a 3 piece wheel, if i got the fitment tight enough, i.e the clerance between the back of the wheel face and the caliper or whatever, then i could work out my maximum available lip sizes, and gt barrels from there to suit the remaining back space.

i didnt know that about the track at the rear of a mk4 being narrower ive learned something

from memory, for every half inch lip increase, you lose 6.3 something mm off the ET

[Like a bLizZaRd]

I'm running 16x9 ET 35 all around with 205/55 but the fronts rub somewhere from the inside of the rim. I was considering buying some 16x7,5 but maybe spacer will do the trick but i don't want them to poke too much

[Clean PG]

I have a 2001 VW Jetta Wolfsburg right now on STOCK SUSPENSION.. Stock BBS RXii's

I do plan on getting Raceland Ultimos Withing the next 3 Months

I just picked up Saw Blades.

17x9.5 All Around.
56 Offset
225/45 17 All Around.

I Cant afford to get smaller tire's in the front like most people have. what would be the best set up to do? I was gonna do 33 mm in the rear.

Not sure what i should do in the front..

I really need some advice.

to clear the struts up front (unless youre on air) you really cant go any higher than 9.5et18. so you'd still need to go with the recommended 38mm adapter for the front. 9.5 is a big wheel, so to make it work it really does help to have the 215/45/17 tire on there.

have you mounted up those wheels and checked how the rubbing is? worst case, you'd just have to raise your coilovers a bit (i'm going to assume you already rolled your fenders).

with 38mm up front and 33mm in the back here's how itll sit, with the exception that this car has 215/45/17 tires:



if you wanted to look exactly like that car you posted, you'd need a 33mm adapter up front. but again, this isnt going to clear your front struts.

to match the fitment in the back you'd need a 42mm adapter, but i think you'll already have more than enough poke

[Clean PG]

I'm running 16x9 ET 35 all around with 205/55 but the fronts rub somewhere from the inside of the rim. I was considering buying some 16x7,5 but maybe spacer will do the trick but i don't want them to poke too much

spacers will work, whats rubbing is likely the inside of the wheel/tire on your coilover. if you cant get spacers quickly, i recommend you raise the car for now so it doesnt rub or you may risk slicing your tire open while driving (if that's the contact point).

a 10mm spacer would give you the clearance you need, but it is going to make for a little bit of poke up front just so you're aware

[clean'nblackmk4]

Hello, question about these wheels on my car.

Lorinser rs1s 5x112
F 19x8, et38
R 19x9, et38.

Lexus sc430s 5x114.3 (wobble bolts to fit 5x112s)
F&R 18x8 et45

Would I be able to run adapters on these to fit my Mk4 gti?
Which sizes would I need to sit as flush as possible for each set?
Thanks!

[Clean PG]

Hello, question about these wheels on my car.

Lorinser rs1s 5x112
F 19x8, et38
R 19x9, et38.

Lexus sc430s 5x114.3 (wobble bolts to fit 5x112s)
F&R 18x8 et45

Would I be able to run adapters on these to fit my Mk4 gti?
Which sizes would I need to sit as flush as possible for each set?
Thanks!

you'd need adapters for either set, but both could be fit to your car just fine.

Lorinser 19" wheels: 15mm adapter up front would put you like the first pic seen below. 15mm in the rear would be a fine choice as well.



Lexus 18x8 wheels: 20mm up front and 25mm in the back.

[clean'nblackmk4]

you'd need adapters for either set, but both could be fit to your car just fine.

Lorinser 19" wheels: 15mm adapter up front would put you like the first pic seen below. 15mm in the rear would be a fine choice as well.


Lexus 18x8 wheels: 20mm up front and 25mm in the back.

So 15mm in the back for the Lorinser wheels would keep me at about the same look in the front? Or just a little more poke? I'm not a big fan of poke myself. Suggestions on tire sizes?
And would I be safe to just get one set of 15mm adapters to run both sets? I'm just interested in making the Lorinsers look good, not so much the Lexus wheels. I would just like to drive around in the Lexus wheels.
And where could I find 15mm adapters?
Thanks again.

[Clean PG]

So 15mm in the back for the Lorinser wheels would keep me at about the same look in the front? Or just a little more poke? I'm not a big fan of poke myself. Suggestions on tire sizes?
And would I be safe to just get one set of 15mm adapters to run both sets? I'm just interested in making the Lorinsers look good, not so much the Lexus wheels. I would just like to drive around in the Lexus wheels.
And where could I find 15mm adapters?
Thanks again.

you'd have some very slight poke in the back with the 19x9's but it wouldnt be that bad at all.

so you want to get 1 set of 15mm adapters and then use wobble nuts to get the lexus wheels on? ive never used wobble bolts/nuts, but that should work in theory. as far as how the 18x8's will sit with the 15mm's, you'll tuck a little bit on all corners but you wont have any inner rubbing issues, so that'd be fine as well. you should be able to find adapters at 42draftdesigns, ecstuning, adaptitusa, etc etc. google would work well in your search for them

for tires:
19x8 --> 215/35/19
19x9 --> 225/35/19
18x8 --> 225/40/18 (since you wont be dealing with any poke, you can afford to have a little more rubber on these)

[TheMunky]

Hey guys,

Looking for advice for VMR v710s, specs below:

- 5x112, 18x8.5 / 18x9.5 (F/R), ET45

Will 225/40/18 tires & 20mm adapters all around suffice? Or should I go 20/25mm (F/R)?

Thanks

[Clean PG]

Hey guys,

Looking for advice for VMR v710s, specs below:

- 5x112, 18x8.5 / 18x9.5 (F/R), ET45

Will 225/40/18 tires & 20mm adapters all around suffice? Or should I go 20/25mm (F/R)?

Thanks

20mm all around for sure. no need to go with a bigger adapter in the back since the 9.5 is going to side out further than the 8.5's up front already. that'll turn out nice

for tires, consider a 215/40/18 up front on the 18x8.5, will give you just a little bit of stretch which will help reduce rubbing and allow you to go a tad lower if you wish. the 225/40/18 on the 9.5 will be good.

[TheMunky]

20mm all around for sure. no need to go with a bigger adapter in the back since the 9.5 is going to side out further than the 8.5's up front already. that'll turn out nice

for tires, consider a 215/40/18 up front on the 18x8.5, will give you just a little bit of stretch which will help reduce rubbing and allow you to go a tad lower if you wish. the 225/40/18 on the 9.5 will be good.

Appreciate it man

[joeyyphillips]

to clear the struts up front (unless youre on air) you really cant go any higher than 9.5et18. so you'd still need to go with the recommended 38mm adapter for the front. 9.5 is a big wheel, so to make it work it really does help to have the 215/45/17 tire on there.

have you mounted up those wheels and checked how the rubbing is? worst case, you'd just have to raise your coilovers a bit (i'm going to assume you already rolled your fenders).

with 38mm up front and 33mm in the back here's how itll sit, with the exception that this car has 215/45/17 tires:



if you wanted to look exactly like that car you posted, you'd need a 33mm adapter up front. but
again, this isnt going to clear your front struts.

to match the fitment in the back you'd need a 42mm adapter, but i think you'll already have more than enough poke

Thanks for the advice! I'll go 38 in the front.. Now I'm a little confused on how adapters work. 33 in the back would be equal to 38 up front? Or could I do 38 all around for a equal look?

[clean'nblackmk4]

Thanks for the advice! Much appreciated.

[Clean PG]

Thanks for the advice! I'll go 38 in the front.. Now I'm a little confused on how adapters work. 33 in the back would be equal to 38 up front? Or could I do 38 all around for a equal look?

on mk4's, the rear track is 10mm narrower in total than the front. so in your case (with the same width wheel all around), you'd need 5mm larger adapters in the back to even out the front and rear tracks. however, because that'd create for some pretty crazy poke it wouldnt be the best idea. the 38 up front is simply to clear the coilovers, you cant go any thinner unless you're on bags. then 33 in the back is to help it look even without creating more poke than you really need/want. but if you look at the pic you quoted, with 38mm front and 33mm rear it'll still look quite even

basically, it's just something that you have to live with when wanting to run 9.5" wide wheels all around

[dubluv2003]

GTI 23.75 FTG - Look for flush fitment out back and slightly tucked up front. What tire sizes and spacing would you recommend?

17x8 et 0

17x9 et 0

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GTI 23.75 FTG - Look for flush fitment out back and slightly tucked up front. What tire sizes and spacing would you recommend?

17x8 et 0

17x9 et 0

whaaaaaaat?

you're gonna poke so much on all 4 corners mounting them up as is. dont think they can be pulled off to be honest.

[dubluv2003]

whaaaaaaat?

you're gonna poke so much on all 4 corners mounting them up as is. dont think they can be pulled off to be honest.

Yeah, I dont know what I was thinkin to be honest. After I posted that I was doing the math myself and was like... heh, not happenin. Im on a widened steelie kick right now for some reason.

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Yeah, I dont know what I was thinkin to be honest. After I posted that I was doing the math myself and was like... heh, not happenin. Im on a widened steelie kick right now for some reason.

i think we all have been on that kick as some point, but they're so hard to find with mk4 specs.

add about 2-3" of extra metal to your fenders and you could make them work

[The Fonzz]

17x8.5 et(13) 17x10(et20)
205/45 215/45

What size adapters? Going for poke all around and I'm on air.

[Clean PG]

17x8.5 et(13) 17x10(et20)
205/45 215/45

What size adapters? Going for poke all around and I'm on air.

if those are the offsets of the wheels AND you still need to put on adapters, theyre not going to fit on a mk4. what is the bolt pattern of those wheels? you could consider getting them redrilled to 5x100 and then bolt them right up. they'd poke on all 4 corners but it'd be manageable and look pretty nasty (nasty meaning awesome )

[mini man]

not sure what tires to run

18x8.5 & 18x9.5



thanks

[Digipix]

Looking to get another set of bbs rs they are 17x9 et 35 and 17x9.5 et 56 they are 5x120. If I redrill the front and run a 5mm spacer will I get this look?

And on the rear I think a 31mm spacer for this look


Both tire will be a 215/45 and this will be on a 4 door golf with coilover.

[BolideVW]

Would a 19x9 all around with an et51 with 20mm adapters, giving me a final et of 31 work? I know it it's fine on most sizes, but I've never heard of anyone on this size. Thanks ahead of time.

[Bierce IV]

possibly picking up some Weds kranze ERM. I have NEVER seen these on a mark 4. they are 5x112

Front:
18x8.5 ET 48
Rear:
18x9.5 ET 36

tires would prolly be 215/40?
just seeing if its possible to run over my current setup.
What am i looking at adapter wise?

[Clean PG]

not sure what tires to run

18x8.5 & 18x9.5

thanks

215/40/18 up front and 225/40/18 out back