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    Aftermarket Rims

    Hey Guys,

    Im looking at purchasing a set of JDM rims such as rays or BBS but wasnt sure about the P.C.D for VW as i only bought my Mk5 R32. This is my first European car so quite a noob LOL.

    So my question is, what p.c.d will suit my r32 and im looking at a 18" rim. As for the width probably 8.5 or 9. Just wasnt so sure about the offset as well. I want a aggressive look with some poke.

    Could anyone please post up photos of their rims and specify the specs?

    Thank You =)

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    you need 5x12, but also equally important id your offset

    not sure what offset is for the R32, so research carefully.

    Here's a list of 5x112 that are suitable, subject to offset

    I've purchased very happily from them twice

    (take 20% off pricing as you dont pay english VAT, then add around $385 for delivery)



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    Quote Originally Posted by gareth_oau View Post
    you need 5x12, but also equally important id your offset

    not sure what offset is for the R32, so research carefully.

    Here's a list of 5x112 that are suitable, subject to offset

    I've purchased very happily from them twice

    (take 20% off pricing as you dont pay english VAT, then add around $385 for delivery)



    VAG 5x112, BM Autosport Ltd
    Thanks mate. I'll take a look. chees =)

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    8.5 max on the front really. Can go to around 9.5 rear.

    Offsets depend on your preference. 35-42 seems to be the best. Obviously the higher the offset the less poke. But I wouldn't go lower than 35. I run 18x8.5 35 all round and rub with guards rolled and pulled/flaired.

    Tyre also plays a huge part but also the height you wish to achieve.
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    Mk4 aristo's with a 15mm adapter.

    So 18x7.5" +25~ something like that.

    Running a square tyre so looks are deceptive but that size tyre on a 9" with 30-35 offset would be your goal

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    cool. thanks guys. Keep it coming =)

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    Quote Originally Posted by lhennessy View Post
    8.5 max on the front really. Can go to around 9.5 rear.

    Offsets depend on your preference. 35-42 seems to be the best. Obviously the higher the offset the less poke. But I wouldn't go lower than 35. I run 18x8.5 35 all round and rub with guards rolled and pulled/flaired.

    Tyre also plays a huge part but also the height you wish to achieve.
    Do you mind posting up some pics of your car?

    Cheers mate

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    Quote Originally Posted by gareth_oau View Post
    you need 5x12, but also equally important id your offset

    not sure what offset is for the R32, so research carefully.
    The R32 Omanyts are a 51 offset (and 7.5 wide) so calculations can be done from there.

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    11"

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    Consider how low you intend to go too - I'm running 18x7.5 with ET45 and 225 tyres. Was ok when the car was only slightly lowered ( would only rub under severe dips with wheels turned ) but now that I'm much lower I get severe rubbing and have even damaged my guards and cut up my tyre - I'm fairly certain that with either a guard roll or a higher offset wheel I should be fine but I'll actually going be doing both just to be safe.
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