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wheel fit
by
rabbit82
on 17 Mar, 2012 12:30
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I found a set of these from a Jetta, they are 14" with an et45. If I understand the offset correctly the 45 will sit further inside the wheel well than an et38? Would that be a problem? They are only about 1/2" or less difference, right?
Oh, and these would be going on an 82 Rabbit. I'd rather have a set of snow flakes but these are cheap.
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#1
by
mystery3
on 17 Mar, 2012 23:42
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How wide are they? The difference in et is 7mm right? So just over 1/4" you should have that much clearance but it'll depend on the width of the wheel and tire. What size tires are you running?
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#2
by
Baron VonZeppelin
on 18 Mar, 2012 11:15
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All i can really add - is they are Mk3 Jetta wheels.
My friends 98 TDI has them.
I'd buy them if cheap cheap - for a Mk2 Jet
Wonder if they have the centers too ?
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#3
by
rabbit82
on 18 Mar, 2012 13:56
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They are 6" wide. I would think with them sitting further inside the fender would help with tire rub somewhat.
I think I can get them for $100, with one missing center cap.
They should be ok on the 82 rabbit?
Looking at the tire sizes, I am now running 155/80/13 . That tire beside a 185/60/14 is about the same size. Would this be a good size for the 14" rims?
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#4
by
R.O.R-2.0
on 18 Mar, 2012 14:30
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They are 6" wide. I would think with them sitting further inside the fender would help with tire rub somewhat.
I think I can get them for $100, with one missing center cap.
They should be ok on the 82 rabbit?
Looking at the tire sizes, I am now running 155/80/13 . That tire beside a 185/60/14 is about the same size. Would this be a good size for the 14" rims?
that is as big as i would run.. the 185/60/14
if you are stock height, they should be fine. if you are lowered, or have any big bumps that you hit, they will probably rub..
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#5
by
Baron VonZeppelin
on 18 Mar, 2012 19:21
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I think they are 1 center cap short of being a $75 set of wheels.
You really need a wheel that has some inset sections that can be made dark colored (charcoal / black)
Flakes, Tdrops, Pslots
If you're going more for fuel economy - than sporty handling/looks - i'd go with 185/70/14 tires
How clean and complete were the Tdrops you found ?
How much were they ?
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#6
by
rabbit82
on 18 Mar, 2012 19:33
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How clean and complete were the Tdrops you found ?
How much were they ?
You wanna trade a set of those snowflakes for a set of nice teardrops? I just don't like the looks of them, look like a big ole hub cap. Maybe if I could see them on a rabbit it would change my mind.
I just did a search and found a rabbit with them on it. Didn't like it at all.
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#7
by
Baron VonZeppelin
on 18 Mar, 2012 19:45
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hmm
I'd have to have some boot money with the Tdrops.
They aren't quite as popular as Flakes and don't bring as much coin.
A lot of folks feel about like you do.
I wouldn't mind a set just for another dose of variety.
All the Tdrops i find are not very clean, and missing some/all caps.
Now if you find Pslots - i'd trade for those.
They don't really look the hottest - just wild sorta, and unusual.
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#8
by
rabbit82
on 18 Mar, 2012 20:04
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Now if you find Pslots - i'd trade for those.
They don't really look the hottest - just wild sorta, and unusual.
What are Pslots? Remember, this is all new to me. The only VWs I have owned and messed with where Vanagons and a Syncro. And the sad part, I sold them all years ago and miss the hell out of them.
You also have a PM, read it as its got a link for you
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#9
by
Baron VonZeppelin
on 18 Mar, 2012 20:46
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Pslots are funny.
Think of a teardrop - but where the teardrops are,
they have P shaped cut-outs.
They came on Pirelli Edition Jetta's - and maybe some others - idunno
Had pix of some - but they are trapped on the old broken desktop.
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#10
by
R.O.R-2.0
on 18 Mar, 2012 21:21
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I found a set of these from a Jetta, they are 14" with an et45. If I understand the offset correctly the 45 will sit further inside the wheel well than an et38? Would that be a problem? They are only about 1/2" or less difference, right?
Oh, and these would be going on an 82 Rabbit. I'd rather have a set of snow flakes but these are cheap.
there off mk3 Jetta's, and Cabrio's
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#11
by
rabbit82
on 19 Mar, 2012 14:22
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Pslots are funny.
Think of a teardrop - but where the teardrops are,
they have P shaped cut-outs.
They came on Pirelli Edition Jetta's - and maybe some others - idunno
Had pix of some - but they are trapped on the old broken desktop.
I know exactly what you are talking about now. I saw some somewhere when I was looking up other rims. They weren't for sale just pics of them
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#12
by
Fredrikkk
on 20 Mar, 2012 07:27
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This is how ET45 looks on a MK2
I had 195/55-15 on this, and it looked horrible.
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#13
by
CRSMP5
on 20 Mar, 2012 09:29
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you could always add some 10mm spacers to bring them out.. but i think they kinda ugly.. same token i hate snowflakes too.. LOL..
next i hate caps that hide the lug holes... including bbs $$$$$$$$ wheels... if it going to look like a big nut in middle it better be real IMO
so my opinion.. get what you can afford... by the time you hit a few pot holes, curbs, deal with local leving it on blocks for you.. just not worth lots of coin on a dd..