Mk1 Wheel Sizes

[danpez]

Probably an old subject guys, so point me in the right direction of another thread if need be (i did a search).

I'm looking at new alloys for the Mk1. I've been checking out the starmags:

7 x 13" JBW Starmag Black - 4x100 | Golf (4x100 Pcd) | 7 x 13 | JBW - Starmag | JBW - John Brown Wheels | Alloy Wheels / Tyres

but they only do a 13 inch.

I have another car which has 16's on the front and 17's on the rear.

Is it possible/recommended to do similar with the Mk1? ie: 13 front and 14 rear? Or does everyone stick to the same size all round?

[Jarred]

Generally everyone runs the same size diameter wheel, so I'd say it's recommended to do that.

But i'm not going to stop you from doing it...

[GRN_VAGN]

As long as the overall rolling diameter is the same front and rear you shouldn't have a problem, but i see no benefit in it

[killingwithasmile]

i think due to the size of the car it would look a little odd

[gldgti]

i think due to the size of the car it would look a little odd

depends on the "look" I reckon.... can look sex on a beetle.... could work on a mk1 but it would certianly take some effort to make it look right - wheel choice, heights, offsets and tyres, and the rest of the styling.

just looked at your link OP - those wheels wouldnt half poke some at ET6!

[Peter Jones]

Done right the effect can be quite subtle.....

[GRN_VAGN]

Done right the effect can be quite subtle.....

BWAHHAHAHAHA you troll

[danpez]

Haha! Yeah seen that one, that's the drag-mobile!

I was checking out the ET variance with that tool:

Custom rims, wheel tire packages for your ride - RIMSnTIRES.com

It says it would stick out a further 1.7". It could be too close yeah, but I reckon there would be almost enough room as they are. The wheels on at the moment have quite a bit of clearance?





Here's a car with them on, albeit I don't know what the offset is, but it looks about where I'd expect them to be on mine...