Will these fit a MK1 golf

**oracle1** · 30-08-2009, 10:24 PM

forgive my laziness please but I am still working out how to determine offset and I wonder if anyone would comment as to wether these will fit my MK1. I will not be lowering the car at this stage but I am wondering what would happen if I lowered it mildly say 15mm. Pls forgive my learning curve on this subject I have always bought mags second hand and simply fitted them to the vehicle, the lack of choice in this area means I will probably have to order my rims.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/15-RI...Q5fAccessories

**Golf Loon** · 30-08-2009, 10:34 PM

Good size and offset I think.

No bigger than 15s on a Mk1 and 38 offset should be fine.

There are heaps of second hand Jap wheels on ebay in 4x100, just have to keep a look out.

**Golf Houso** · 30-08-2009, 10:37 PM

Always been a fan of the sportmaxx's I wanted to get a set for my old GL but instead got smart and bought a VR6

Lots of people on www.vwvortex.com running these, run a search to get some inspiration.

**oracle1** · 30-08-2009, 11:17 PM

black seems to match well with beige

Don't say a word about me painting it the same color I may get lazy

**oracle1** · 31-08-2009, 04:02 PM

got a message back from the wheel manufacturer and centrebore is 73 but 73.1 will fit, does this match MK1 centrebore. Thanks Loon, Houso

**Jarred** · 31-08-2009, 05:45 PM

mk 1 CB is 57mm. so the wheels need to be 57.1 or bigger. you'll be able to run them, with hub centric spacers (although they aren't a nessecity in some peoples opinions)

**oracle1** · 31-08-2009, 06:50 PM

thanks Jarred are these spacers commonly available

**Jarred** · 31-08-2009, 08:09 PM

Originally Posted by oracle1

thanks Jarred are these spacers commonly available

i think lots of wheel shops should have them, or a machine shop will be able to knock them up.

**WABIT** · 31-08-2009, 09:17 PM

you will have difficulty if coilovers are installed with the offset of those wheels

cheers
dom

**oracle1** · 31-08-2009, 09:30 PM

I don't want to lower the car much but I do want to go to town on the suspension. Now to really admit my ignorance what are the differences between normal and coilover suspension.