Help a noob with alloys?

[mr.aston]

Hi people. My project at the mo is the family run-a-round. A base model 96 mk2! Im looking to change the original 13in wheels for some alloys but im new to this so id just like some advice!?

1: Whats the biggest alloy that will fit with NO modification to the car?
2: What other makes (Apart from VW) will fit?
3: Whats the Rim depth, offset & Stud Diameter of a mk2?

Cos its a 96, its pre-face lift if this makes a difference!?

ps- Cos my rides still just a base model with added fog's & seat icon num plates, is there a thread I can post a pic in that you all wont laugh at!?

 

[EvilKinevil]

Hi people. My project at the mo is the family run-a-round. A base model 96 mk2! Im looking to change the original 13in wheels for some alloys but im new to this so id just like some advice!?

1: Whats the biggest alloy that will fit with NO modification to the car?
2: What other makes (Apart from VW) will fit?
3: Whats the Rim depth, offset & Stud Diameter of a mk2?

Cos its a 96, its pre-face lift if this makes a difference!?

ps- Cos my rides still just a base model with added fog's & seat icon num plates, is there a thread I can post a pic in that you all wont laugh at!?

welcome to the would of Ibiza ownership!!

answers

1. Biggest wheels with no mods would be 17" (dependant on width) but generally 16" is more than enough for looks and comfort. You might get a little rubbing with the 17's but others run em no probs. (I run 16")

2. VW are the main fitment. You need wheels which have a 4x100 PCD

3. Rim depth? dunno offset is around ET38 IIRC, stud is 4x100 PCD

no real difference for the pre-facelift model. I have noticed that the pre-facelift cars have a small arch lip on the rear arches which the later models don't, this can be folded back or removed or left in place (i left mine well alone)

 

[Brummy]

you could -post a piccy in here http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=48032

 

[mr.aston]

you could -post a piccy in here http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=48032

Yeah... like im putting my "Greenhouse" in with these Masterpieces!

Thanks for the quick replies boys!

 

[Brummy]

hell my redshed is in there .. AND my two tone cupra

 

[Brummy]

What a sack of Sh*t that beemer was that you overtook!

***Random post of the day award *** goes to......

 

[C11PRA DC]

***Random post of the day award *** goes to......

Bloody Apple Macs!! - I had to many windows open

Was commenting on this link in the show of your Mk2 thread:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9E-cuLfgMlQ

 

[Brummy]

pmsl!!! just as well you wernt on a 'dodgey' site , eh

 

[C11PRA DC]

pmsl!!! just as well you wernt on a 'dodgey' site , eh

I know! thats why its best to limit dodgy sites to just one window at a time!

Back on thread - my preference is 20VT alloys or 16 inch OZ Super T's

 

[Brummy]

I know! thats why its best to limit dodgy sites to just one window at a time!

Back on thread - my preference is 20VT alloys or 16 inch OZ Super T's

20VT 's are nice or as i had on the redshed , a nice set of Multispokes

 

[F2 Ed]

Rim depth (for 3 peice) is 1" on the front and 2" on the back. You cant get a deep dish on the ibiza, i tried with my split rims

7x17 will go on without arch work.

 

[Neomancer]

out of curiosity. if you fit a larger wheel. won't the speedo be out?

 

[Brummy]

if you up size the rim, but downsize the tyre profile.. ie. low profile , you theoretically arent really changing the overall dimension