redvr6_girl 190 Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 (edited) Mk3 vr6 96 I'm currently on 5x100 16" bbs rims (originals that came with car) tho I am running them on 20mm spacers and she is lowered on springs (I don't know by how much atm) pics : how she currently sits on springs on 16s.... I have read that vr6 standard is et43 and to run with spacers reduces et ?So my questions are : Would I need spacers to fit : whistler KR1 16 5x100 8j et20 and 9j et25 be a good fit for my car ? And would I be able to just fit them straight on ? The KR1 17 5x100s are also 8j et20 and 9j et25 Judging from pics above and taking in to account my current ride height , what would be the best size 16's or 17's ? Will they both fit the same ? As in ...No changing of spacers ? Or will one be easier to fit straight on ? Will handling be affected ? - note : I do plain to either fit air ride or coil overs in next year or two .. (Would prefer air) Or do I get rid of spacers all together and fit a different et ? Help !! This is all quite confusing :/Thanks in advance Edited February 4, 2015 by redvr6_girl Link to post Share on other sites
VR6CABBS 1,311 Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 big j is your man for this. I took his advise before buying my new wheels. Link to post Share on other sites
redvr6_girl 190 Posted February 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 Ok thank you hopefully he'll see this and post a reply Link to post Share on other sites
redvr6_girl 190 Posted February 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 @bigj Big J could I have your advice please Link to post Share on other sites
DanChave 98 Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 Two websites I always find very helpful are: willtheyfit.com and tyrestretch.com understanding offset (or ET) can be tricky at the best of times! redvr6_girl 1 Link to post Share on other sites
redvr6_girl 190 Posted February 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 Ok thank you I spent quite a while trying to google the answer using various sites before I posted in here , hence I got the info above about using the 20mm with et20 and et25Tho I know some one with 17 Porsche et35 front and rear , no spacers just straight on So it's really confusing as one person telling me one thing another person something else and these sites another :/ DanChave 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Bealieboy 1,625 Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 The higher the offset number the bigger the spacer you use. I think you can go up to et15 and the wheel would still sit right but you would need stretched tyres. You will have to bear in mind both rim width and offset when choosing your tyres and spacers. DanChave 1 Link to post Share on other sites
redvr6_girl 190 Posted February 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 (edited) Awaiting correct info from person replying about wheels as was given wrong info earlier Edited February 1, 2015 by redvr6_girl Link to post Share on other sites
redvr6_girl 190 Posted February 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 The higher the offset number the bigger the spacer you use. I think you can go up to et15 and the wheel would still sit right but you would need stretched tyres. You will have to bear in mind both rim width and offset when choosing your tyres and spacers.I'm wanting to know what is deemed "correct" measurements for my car ? Bealieboy 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Bealieboy 1,625 Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 I'm wanting to know what is deemed "correct" measurements for my car ?I think the correct offset for the golf is et 35-45. You can get that info from one of the car wheel fitment guides on line. Link to post Share on other sites
DanChave 98 Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 The correct wheel specs for the MK3 Anniversary are 16x7 et43 with 215/40 tyres redvr6_girl 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Big J 283 Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 Just seen this, drop me a PM if you need help, I'll advise where I can. Peace out redvr6_girl 1 Link to post Share on other sites
redvr6_girl 190 Posted February 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2015 (edited) Just seen this, drop me a PM if you need help, I'll advise where I can. Peace outThank you I'll inbox you when I start looking at wheels again as just bought myself a new plate - trying to figure out the et and spacers was doing me in Edited February 7, 2015 by redvr6_girl Bealieboy and Big J 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Big J 283 Posted February 7, 2015 Report Share Posted February 7, 2015 No problem, if I can help, I will do. VR6CABBS 1 Link to post Share on other sites
VR6CABBS 1,311 Posted February 7, 2015 Report Share Posted February 7, 2015 Thank you I'll inbox you when I start looking at wheels again as just bought myself a new plate - trying to figure out the et and spacers was doing me inDont be shy. Share the love Kel....lol. What plate have you bought?? redvr6_girl and Bealieboy 2 Link to post Share on other sites
redvr6_girl 190 Posted February 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 Dont be shy. Share the love Kel....lol. What plate have you bought??Lol well ok let's see if you guys get it lol G3 VRK Link to post Share on other sites
VR6CABBS 1,311 Posted February 8, 2015 Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 Lol well ok let's see if you guys get it lolG3 VRK G3??? VRK = VRKELLY Bealieboy 1 Link to post Share on other sites
redvr6_girl 190 Posted February 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 It's a mk"3" "G"olf a "VR" 6 and my initial is K lol VR6CABBS and Bealieboy 2 Link to post Share on other sites
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