wheel spacers

[62degVR6]

what size wheel spacer will bring the wheels/tires flush with the fender on a mk IV jetta GLI and are there any issues with installing these (wheel brg problems/ ball joint issues)

[Kor]

Re: wheel spacers

what size wheel spacer will bring the wheels/tires flush with the fender on a mk IV jetta GLI and are there any issues with installing these (wheel brg problems/ ball joint issues)

- Depends on the wheels
- Spacers are probably okay. Be sure to torque bolts to spec!

[Khyron]

Re: wheel spacers

15-20mm with stock offset is what I've read.

[RobG]

Re: wheel spacers

I had 10mm spacers with RC's and it was still a bit shy of being flush. I think20mm would be perfect.

[Silverstoned]

Re: wheel spacers

5-10 in the front, and 10-20 in the rear. 20mm will give you a tiny bit of poke and some rubbing if you're really low. In the front 10 will give you the same thing. If lowered I would go with 8 in front and 15 in the rear, 20 if you want the poke.

Based on Rondal's response below, I should qualify. My response is assuming OEM rims (I have the 337 RC's) with stock ET. If you're using aftermarket rims with something other than the stock ET, ignore my post

[RONDAL]

Re: wheel spacers

we need to know the specs of the wheels before you try and begin to determine what size spacers are needed. ET will make a difference.

[62degVR6]

Re: wheel spacers

http://shop.wheelsrims.net/images/pr.../aly69758u.jpg

these are the stock rims that i will be using with the spacers. I believe they are the "Santa Monica's" with a 38mm offset, my winter rims are also 17's but i am more concerned about how the summers will look

[AUTOBAHN]

Re: wheel spacers

I have 01 GTI with 17X8.5 with 30 offset and 225/45 tires ,front and back.
No spacer possible in the front but the rear has 10mm .
Lowered and stiffened up al the way with FK silverline X and
no rubbing .