ATS CLASSICS

Can anyone tell me if 7x13 ATS classics can be fitted to a gti? as i heard its only possible on lesser models, thanks.

My mate had them on a Caddy sport, wich is basicaly a GTI, so i cant se any reason why not.

Thanks,
would like a definate answer before i take the plunge! :wink:

the only reason why i wontsee them fitting as they wont be bigger enough to clear the brakes on the front. but saying that im rolling on 14" jetta stealies whilst mt ats's are being diamond cuttedand refurbd  :mrgreen:  will be getting them back on thursday so i will let you know if they fit on mine,
(i have the mk1 1300 golf with gti brakes upfront)

otyher then that, same bolt pattern etc so dnt see why not!

simon

Brake caliper clearence is your only issue. It depends what offset the wheels are I believe. The lower the offset (The more the wheel sticks out) the less likely it is to be a problem...

What size are original 9 spokes ??  

mk1turbo said

What size are original 9 spokes ??  

I think originals are 5.5x13

Cant see any reason why the ATS's wont fit then, so long as you havent increased your brake disc size. I remember seeing a set of these on a mk1 at a scrappy years ago, wish i had got them then only they werent really en vouge at the time. They deffo are now. I would take the plunge mate.

i thought maybe the width of the wheel could be a problem thats all, and remembering what someone had told me 6 months back, he had them on a 1.3, and i commented that i liked them, and he mentioned they didnt fit gtis (never asked why though )

I suppose it might be the offset he was worried about. Do you know what offset they are.
Im sure they should be ok. Is it not possible for you to try them first.

dubburke said

i thought maybe the width of the wheel could be a problem thats all, and remembering what someone had told me 6 months back, he had them on a 1.3, and i commented that i liked them, and he mentioned they didnt fit gtis (never asked why though )

7's shouldnt be a problem  8)

Its not the width - it is the design of the wheel itself.
Even though they are 13" like the nine spoke you would expect to see, the actual diameter of internal space (around the caliper) could be slightly smaller  causing the wheel to touch the caliper body. Also some wheels, the shape of the spokes on the mount face of the wheel can cause problems with caliper clearence, which is where offset comes into play…

It is more than likely that they will fit, but I would want to "Try before you Buy" if I was you…

theres the problem  ebay, so no try before you buy :cry:

I've fitted 7 X 13 ATS classics to a GTI before. The calipers come close but not too close! The offset i think was either 25 or 28? If you look at classics they actually bow out the way so clearance isn't an issue with regard to the offset and caliper distance.

slabfoot said

I've fitted 7 X 13 ATS classics to a GTI before. The calipers come close but not too close! The offset i think was either 25 or 28? If you look at classics they actually bow out the way so clearance isn't an issue with regard to the offset and caliper distance.

So they fit then

they want to fit! as I'll be getting them for mine    8)

they fit!    as i have them onmine,will get pics up soon!  

sim0n_parker said

they fit!    as i have them onmine,will get pics up soon!  

Great    look forward in seeing them, are what offset are yours?

i haevnt gota clue, they were on the golf when i boughtit for 50quid, yes thats right the whole car(mk1 golf and ats cups) for 50quid,BARGIN and it has no rust! i dnt know what of set they are as i have had them diamond cut and the centre bit where it told you was also diamond cut, so its totaly smooth, i remember them be 6j??

hope this helps

like i say will post pics when i can upload thjem

sim0n_parker said

(mk1 golf and ats cups)

"Cups" and "Classics" are completely different wheels - Which do you have Simon…???