GTI wheels

GrayFox · Post by **GrayFox** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 11:51 am

My friend just got some new wheels on his GTI. we we're talking today and he told me to find out if his stock 18s would fit my Vibe So far, from what i've found, the bolt pattern is the same (5x100), the offset is 38 (does that mean they would stick out further than my stockers?), and the center bore is ~57.I've seen on here that you can get some kind of rings/adapters to fix the center bore issue. Where can I find some?Another thing would be the center cap. Do you think I could just go buy a pontiac cap and put it on? I guess I could paint it or something.Thanks for any info on this.

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 12:01 pm

Depends on the width. The stock wheels are +32 or +35 offset so it would only be a 3-5mm difference. You wouldn't really notice it.You could just get some plain caps and then get the Pontiac arrows for the centercaps from http://www.Grafxwerks.com

GrayFox · Post by **GrayFox** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 12:07 pm

thanks, I didn't know you could get plain caps. That's a good idea

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 2:25 pm

are they the BBS rims??? I LOVE THOSE RIMS!!!

GrayFox · Post by **GrayFox** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 10:04 pm

not sure...His GTI is the 20th anniversary 2003. The rims have lots of spokes here's a pic

NUBlackshirts · Post by **NUBlackshirts** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 11:16 pm

Those wouldn't look too bad. And if the center caps are already flat (as in the VW logo is not raised) you could just put the Pontaic stickers over the stock centers.

GrayFox · Post by **GrayFox** » Thu Sep 14, 2006 12:04 am

Quote, originally posted by NUBlackshirts Â»Those wouldn't look too bad.too bad? I think they're awesome (alot better than my steelies & you can't beat the price )Quote, originally posted by NUBlackshirts Â»And if the center caps are already flat (as in the VW logo is not raised) you could just put the Pontaic stickers over the stock centers. I'll try have to see about that, I've got a feeling it's flat. thanks

Mrizzle05 · Post by **Mrizzle05** » Thu Sep 14, 2006 12:09 am

they look good... try to photochop them and see what they look like

GrayFox · Post by **GrayFox** » Thu Sep 14, 2006 12:43 am

I think it'll look alot better in person. & my first thing to do would be lowering itI think I made them a little big (like 19s)

Mrizzle05 · Post by **Mrizzle05** » Thu Sep 14, 2006 1:10 am

definately drop her if you get them... and the spokes look skinnier on the chop.If they were actually on your car... they would look a lot better then the chop. which is good cuz they do look pretty good on there.

GrayFox · Post by **GrayFox** » Thu Sep 14, 2006 1:28 am

thanks. I'm really excited about these. I've always liked lots of spokes (like the ones Blue Crush had).Now all I need are some adapters and tires.... EDIT: I've found a site for the adaptershttp://www.prestigewheel.com/RetailHubRings.aspI'm not sure which ones I need tho. Can anyone help me? Or do you think I should just go to a local tire place?

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Thu Sep 14, 2006 6:35 pm

ok, ya, they are similiar to the spoked BBS rims for the subes. eh... ok, but i see too many of them. i was thinking they were a little different like on one of our friends Jetta GLI.

GrayFox · Post by **GrayFox** » Thu Sep 14, 2006 10:20 pm

Quote, originally posted by trdvibe Â»eh... ok, but i see too many of them.remember, I live in southern Arkansas.

SuperSpeedWagon · Post by **SuperSpeedWagon** » Fri Sep 15, 2006 3:04 am

yeah the old GLI rims look flippin sweet but none the less these look pretty good as well cant wait to see pictures of them mounted on ANO

GrayFox · Post by **GrayFox** » Fri Sep 15, 2006 3:18 am

yeah neither can I. it might be a whiles tho. Gotta get tires and rings.His old tires are about shot. Depending on how things go I might have enough for a set of tires soon. I've been looking on tirerack for some time now debating. I was originally gonna get a set of goodyear tripletreads for my stockers but then this opportunity showed up. The tire I'm kinda leaning toward now is the Avon Tech M550 A/S. they seem to be the best bang for the buck in this size.If anyone has any suggestions on tires (225/40/18) let me know, thanks

GrayFox · Post by **GrayFox** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 7:22 am

Can anyone comment on these or suggest some different ones?I'm looking for size 225/40/18. (prices from tirerack)1. Kumho Ecsta AST - $74 cheap & effective, but i've read some bad reviews2. Kumho Ecsta ASX - $82 I've heard nothing but good about these3. Avon Tech M550 A/S - $115 These seem to be good. A little more expensive, thoThe main thing i'm wondering about is the amount of milage I'm gonna get from these. The only one with a milage warranty is the ASX & it's only 30k miles. Is this pretty much what I'm gonna get for this size tire? Thanks for any info

GrayFox · Post by **GrayFox** » Wed Sep 20, 2006 6:01 am

I e-mailed discount tire direct (they sell rings on eBay) to make sure they had some that would fit. He said he didn't think that any were manufactured in that size and suggested I go to a machine shop and get some custom ones.I think the size I need is 54.06 inner diamiter 67 outside diamiter. Any one have an Idea how much that will cost?I'm going to wait until I know I can get the tires before I get too far in this. Speaking of tires... does anyone have any suggestions or opinions about the tires in the above post?Thanks

NascarXprt · Post by **NascarXprt** » Wed Sep 20, 2006 6:49 am

Quote, originally posted by ANO_Vibe Â»2. Kumho Ecsta ASX - $82 I've heard nothing but good about thesethose are what i have on now but they are the P205/55/16's but i love em!

GrayFox · Post by **GrayFox** » Wed Sep 20, 2006 7:11 am

thanks nascar, I'm really considering those but do you (or anyone) know of any other tires out there with a higher mileage warranty? My wife doesn't really like the fact that most don't have warranties. Or is that irrelevant b/c of the 2/32 tread warranty thingy. I don't really understand about tire warranties Thanks for any info

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