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    Rotiform 19 x 8.5 wheels advice required please.

    Hi all, I’m wondering whether they will rub (my car is standard height) and whether once they are fitted whether a 4 wheel alignment would be necessary?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Trentm View Post
    Hi all, I’m wondering whether they will rub (my car is standard height) and whether once they are fitted whether a 4 wheel alignment would be necessary?
    If the offset is ET45 and you’re putting them on a mk7gti or R they will not rub


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    Quote Originally Posted by Mdanrex View Post
    If the offset is ET45 and you’re putting them on a mk7gti or R they will not rub


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    Ok thanks, yes they are ET45 and they are going on a my 7.5 R.

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    No problem then. I run 19x8.5et45 on mine and Iam lowered with HR 25mm springs and still no rubbing


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    Quote Originally Posted by Mdanrex View Post
    No problem then. I run 19x8.5et45 on mine and Iam lowered with HR 25mm springs and still no rubbing


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    What rims are you running?

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    I have Neuspeed


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    Will I need a wheel alignment?

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    To my understanding Only if you lower your car or if the tyres you’re taking off show any not normal run wear. Providing the tyres and rims you’re putting on are new and have also been balanced


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    Correct, although depends how old OPs car is and whether it's worth getting both done at the same time anyway.

    Assuming we are talking cast Rotiforms, which unfortunately often weigh in more than stock, so won't pick up any benefits on the road but they're fine for road use e.g. strength.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dutch77 View Post
    Correct, although depends how old OPs car is and whether it's worth getting both done at the same time anyway.

    Assuming we are talking cast Rotiforms, which unfortunately often weigh in more than stock, so won't pick up any benefits on the road but they're fine for road use e.g. strength.
    thanks guys, I’ve ordered a set of Rotiform SPF which weigh 26 lbs which I understand is the same weight as stock. The KPS which I also liked was 1 lb heavier and slightly more expensive so went with the SPF. Should be on the car next week sometime, car is new so I’ll swap the OEM tyres onto the new rims with no wheel alignment really necessary.

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