MK4Forum Offsets & Tire Sizes Request Thread

[Mr. Rictus]

With the recent increase in threads regarding what size adapters/spacers and tire sizes to run. I thought one master thread would help cut down on so many threads regarding some of the similar questions.
This isn't another thread asking you to post your car and your specs. It's more of a thread to have information regarding the same type of subject in one place. Since so many people aren't sure what is needed to help them get the stance they need please answer the questions below so that we can help you.

Wheel Size:
Width (F & R):
Offset (F & R):

It may also be beneficial to supply your cars height, but I know not everyone had their numbers and would need to measure. Once you have supplied those 3 pieces of information we will be able to tell you what size adapters/spacers & tires will work best (in our own personal opinion). And should you be looking to change lips/barrels, most people on the forum know how to calculate the math to figure out what the new offset would be. For those who don't know, I would suggest looking through Calvins thread here: http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=4256707

If you need adapter sizes, please post the bolt pattern and center bore of the wheel you are looking to adapt.

For most stock mk4s people run 5,8, or 10mm front and 15,17.5,20mm for the rear. Lets not clog this thread up with questions asking about stock mk4 wheels since that info has been covered a ton of times already and can easly be found in the archives.

Another helpful thread regarding offsets is Dragon813gt's thread: http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3318328

Credit to Travy for creating the original thread.

[Mr. Rictus]

Lik to the original thread: http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...Tire-sizes-Q-A

It's worth looking through that thread before posting, just to see if your setup has been posted before.

[pentaxshooter]

You misspelled 'wheel' in your first post

[jDubz18T]

17"x7.5" B5 Audi S4 Avus wheels:
235/45/17
ET45 front and rear

[Mr. Rictus]

You misspelled 'wheel' in your first post

Blame Travy, I just cut and pasted.

17"x7.5" B5 Audi S4 Avus wheels:
235/45/17
ET45 front and rear

How do you want them to sit in the fenders? Tuck, flush, poke? How low will you be? Those tires are larger than the 225/45 17 that come stock on Mk. IVs. 235/45 17 is Audi size.

[handdrumman]

OK, I'm sure it's prolly posted on here somewhere but the previous wheels/offset thread was 60p long!!
So i'll be running 18" 8w front 9w rear et35 all around w/205/40 front and 215/40 rear
Sitting on coils and really just need to clear the front so I can drop it a little more.....might tuck the front if not run the fender flush w/the top of the tire. The rear I don't mind a little poke but same thing, I want basically visually see the car from the side sitting pretty much flush to the top of the tires, maybe a little front rake. Soooo....wondering what to do spacer wise? Any help would be cool, Thanks!!

[jDubz18T]

Blame Travy, I just cut and pasted.



How do you want them to sit in the fenders? Tuck, flush, poke? How low will you be? Those tires are larger than the 225/45 17 that come stock on Mk. IVs. 235/45 17 is Audi size.

I would really like them to be flush and I wanna be as low as possible without having an rubbing or other issues. Would 20mm front and 25mm rear be ok?

[MK4GTI2011]

wheels 18X8.5 et35 front and back
225/40 18
want them to sit just inside flush
only going 2" lower than stock

[alankitzmiller]

15mm all around maybe a 20 in the back if that's what you're in to

[MK4GTI2011]

who was that for?

[alankitzmiller]

You, sorry

[MK4GTI2011]

im going to guess a roll and removing the liner will be needed

[Shifty]

Whoa a clean thread!

[yeabmx]

I'm running stock rx2's. Which are 16x6.5 with 42mm offset.
I lowered my car so the fender to ground is 23.75 and the locks on the coilovers started rubbing my tires. I raised it back up but I prefer it at 23.75. What size spacer will I need to move it away from that lock? Will 10mm be enough?

[Clean PG]

I'm running stock rx2's. Which are 16x6.5 with 42mm offset.
I lowered my car so the fender to ground is 23.75 and the locks on the coilovers started rubbing my tires. I raised it back up but I prefer it at 23.75. What size spacer will I need to move it away from that lock? Will 10mm be enough?

10mm will be good, yes

[yeabmx]

Thanks!

[Top-NouchVR6]

17x8 et 45
17x9 et 45
215 45 all around
25mm adaptors all around

Looking for slight poke all around. Any help is appreciated

[alankitzmiller]

Rear is fine maybe change to a 30 up front

[Blackwolf15]

I am looking at getting new wheels soon and would like to know what will fit without spacers. I am looking at 18" wheels and hope to be at just under 24" FTG. What offsets are needed to clear coils if looking at 7.5, 8, and 8.5 inch wide wheels?

Thanks!

[Top-NouchVR6]

Rear is fine maybe change to a 30 up front

was that for me?

[Blackwolf15]

I am looking at getting new wheels soon and would like to know what will fit without spacers. I am looking at 18" wheels and hope to be at just under 24" FTG. What offsets are needed to clear coils if looking at 7.5, 8, and 8.5 inch wide wheels?

Thanks!

Bump. Anyone? More specifically would an 18x8.5 et35 fit up front without spacers? 18x8 et35?

[Shannon Hamilton]

Wheels are 5x120 et +28 17x7.5 want tuck front flush rear tire size is 205/40/17 . 23 3/8" high to fender. What size adapters do I need? Thanks in advance.

[VR6Mann]

17x10 all the way around.
Et0
On no poke can sit on tire...thanks in advance.

[futur]

I would really like them to be flush and I wanna be as low as possible without having an rubbing or other issues. Would 20mm front and 25mm rear be ok?

im doing the same wheels and am using 20mm front and rear. 25mm would work for sure in the rear. those tire sizes are a bad idea. im doing 215 falkens and i'll probably have to roll my fronts. rears are no issue with the 20mm tho.

pic for reference.



[i have a wagon btw]

[darkstardevil26]

I'm looking to run

17x7.5 et35 all around
spacer size to sit flush(want tire close'ish to fender), 24" ftg most of the time
want a conservative stretch nothing too crazy, recommended tire size?
thanks in advance.

-Jeremy

[jDubz18T]

im doing the same wheels and am using 20mm front and rear. 25mm would work for sure in the rear. those tire sizes are a bad idea. im doing 215 falkens and i'll probably have to roll my fronts. rears are no issue with the 20mm tho.

pic for reference.



[i have a wagon btw]

yeah I guess those tires are Audi size...I bought them from a place that parts them out.

[brownprofitz]

Hey guys need some help with spacers heres what im picking up on thursday

18X9.75 5x100 et 20 all around

And was thinking front tire
225/35/18
Rear tires
215/35/18

And i drive a 4 door golf mk4 raceland ultimos coils are all the way down might cut rear bumper stop to make it lower im looking to tuck wit a bit of poke what spacers do u guys think i should run for the front and what is your opinion about tire?

Thanks in advance

[alankitzmiller]

you'll probably want 225/40 all around. stay away from 35 series

[brownprofitz]

you'll probably want 225/40 all around. stay away from 35 series

Just out of curiousity why do suggest 40 series and not 35....what do u suggest spacer wise?

[ray32]

why would you run a 225/f and a 215/r?

the 40 would be more ideal for 9.75 unless thats the look you going for.....

depending on the suspension, height, et, etc will alter things around. you should fit the wheel on first then go from there.

[brownprofitz]

why would you run a 225/f and a 215/r?

the 40 would be more ideal for 9.75 unless thats the look you going for.....

depending on the suspension, height, et, etc will alter things around. you should fit the wheel on first then go from there.

Thanks for the feedback, i think i might just go with 215/40/18 all around and figure out my spacer size after

[Bierce IV]

Here is the deal, i am going on air soon and i hate my current fitment. Front has way to much poke compared to rear.

et55-56
17x9.5 all around
215/45/17
33 mm rear and 38mm rear adapters on.

DSC_0431 by Bierce IV, on Flickr


DSC_0436 by Bierce IV, on Flickr

Car is now lower, but what should i run. 36mm front 40mm rear? i want more poke in rear then front. But i also want it to sit right when i go on air. Or should i look for a different setup. (futuras )

[mkforegolfGTI]

those fog lights are so naaaaaz

[rollbounce]

MK4
rota g-force
18x9
+35

what size spacers

[Clean PG]

MK4
rota g-force
18x9
+35

what size spacers

10front/15rear