MKIV Offset?

[hazjaz]

Hi all

I own a Mk4 1.6L Golf, and Im not to sure what the current offset is with the wheels, so I don't know how much space I have to play with, so I am hoping you can help

The wheels I have found are 17'x7.5', what would be the best offset to run with this?? I would like it to run close to flush, but don't really want to have to do work to the car to make them fit!

Hope this makes sense...

Cheers
Harry

[dylan8]

how low are you? I wouldnt go looking for crazy fitment on a 7.5 wheel.
Stock height id be aiming for et30-35, lowered will depend how low and tyre size.
My stock wheels were 15x6 with a et38 if that gives you something to start with

[hazjaz]

At the moment I am at stock height, I would be looking at lowering it once the wheel is fitted and I can see how it looks.

I would rather run spaces then start having to mess around with things... so i need to make the right decision lol

[audi-tone]

i'm running audi tt rims (17x7.5 +32 offset)
They're pretty flush on the front but could use a 10-15mm spacer on the back to make it flush.
I'm lowered about 50mm on coilovers but that offset would sit slighter wider (correct me if i'm wrong) at a more standard height

[hazjaz]

If that is the case (of wheels sitting wider when at standard height), what offset should i be looking at??

With the +32 offset make the front wheels poke at standard height?

[dylan8]

onthe mk4s the fronts 'suck' in and rears get a bit of camber up and roll forwards as you go lower.
7.5'' et 35 should be fine on stock hieght with 215s or 225/45s up front, then as you lower throw some spacers on. But remember spacers are not legal if your into that side of thing