VWW Official MKIV Wheel Q&A

[Feeine]

Stock height atm & 225/40 tyre.

I couldnt find any photos Trickysimon, not sure why :/

[blake_]

Need a little help with some plans for wheels and if it is even possible.
Finally in a position to consider my dream rims:

Looking at fitting C63 AMG wheels (or C180/Kompressor) rims to my 4motion Bora.

Mercedes Wheel Specs:
Front: 18x8 et45
Rear: 18x9 et54
Thinking tyre size of: 215/40/18

If i run adapters would the offset be too aggressive and protrude from guards?
Will I run into rubbing issues with strut if lowered 50mm+

Help is greatly appreciated.

[dylan8]

Stock height atm & 225/40 tyre.

I couldnt find any photos Trickysimon, not sure why :/

Check the list on the first page and go to 18x7.5 section.

Need a little help with some plans for wheels and if it is even possible.
Finally in a position to consider my dream rims:

Looking at fitting C63 AMG wheels (or C180/Kompressor) rims to my 4motion Bora.

Mercedes Wheel Specs:
Front: 18x8 et45
Rear: 18x9 et54
Thinking tyre size of: 215/40/18

If i run adapters would the offset be too aggressive and protrude from guards?
Will I run into rubbing issues with strut if lowered 50mm+

Help is greatly appreciated.

8et30 up front and 9et30 out back should be inside the guards but clear struts and what not, could even go a 225/40 on the back to better match the 215/40 up front

[Caffeine]

I am starting to consider my options regarding wheels for my Bora 4mo.

I spotted some 18 x 7.5 47 using Dunlop Direzza 215/40/18 for sale and want to know if this is in the realm of possibility for a MK4?
I used this website to check... 1010TIRES.COM - Wheel Offset Calculator
Based on a stock 6.5" wheel width and assuming i am reading it right...

Inner Clearance:

The inside of the wheel to the strut housing: -18mm

Outer Position:

Position of the outside edge of the wheel: +8mm

Will spacers be needed or are these measurements ok as is?
I am currently in the middle of replacing my suspension. Not looking for a ground(or guard) scraping ride at all.
Any other advice would be great

[dylan8]

I had 18x8et45 with 225/40 on stock suspension no worries. Lowered it a bit and suddenly no good.
So lowered I'd start to look at spacers, it may just fit though

[Caffeine]

Thanks for the help Dylan

So for the record, when you say no good, was the clearance problem with inner guard/shock tower related or fouling on the outer guard?

[dylan8]

the inside of the tyre/wheel was hitting on the strut

[blake_]

Hey guys, yet another one of my MK4 wheel questions...

Looking at a set of 5x112, 18x8 et45 wheels (Another member has for sale)
With 20mm adapters, I believe the offset will be et25.

I've followed the fitment website, but just a bit concerned with any rubbing issues with the car being lowered 50mm+ or any poke issues with that offset? Appreciate anyones ideas who have run this in the past?

[eri_12]

I had 7.5" et44 wheels with 30mm adapters - no poke if that helps - filled out the guards ok though. They were 17" not 18" so not sure of rubbing sorry. The 17s never rubbed at all.
I should put them up on here when I get a chance actually

[dylan8]

Hey guys, yet another one of my MK4 wheel questions...

Looking at a set of 5x112, 18x8 et45 wheels (Another member has for sale)
With 20mm adapters, I believe the offset will be et25.

I've followed the fitment website, but just a bit concerned with any rubbing issues with the car being lowered 50mm+ or any poke issues with that offset? Appreciate anyones ideas who have run this in the past?

Will fill it out as eri said. Should be fine with a 50mm drop, get a 215/40 tyre.

...
I should put them up on here when I get a chance actually

Please do