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15x8.5 alloys???

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15x8.5

I'm selling my lenso bsx and replacing them with some decent alloys.
I have decided on Work Equip 03's.
I am considering fitting 15x8's on the front and 15x8.5's on the back.
I wonder if anybody has experience in fitting these large width wheels to the mk1 and how you got on with them?
Does any one know what Offset ET the wheels will need to be for a good fit?
Also does anyone know what the best size stretched tyres to fit are?
Has anyone else on here got these wheels?
I understand I will need to roll my arches btw.
There was a yellow mk1 at the 2012 mk1oc AGM (where I won people's choice trophy!! Woop woop) that had a 6n polo16v engine and these work equip 03's on it. Does anyone have info or pics of that car?
Any and all advice appreciated and accepted. Thank you.
Stuart

1983 1.5gl cabriolet in yellow, its the nuts!

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image.jpg Here's another mk1 with these wheels fitted. I wonder what size and et they are image.jpg image.jpg image.jpg image.jpg image.jpg image.jpg

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imo 8.5's on rear and 8's on front are near the perfect size combination on a tin top.

take a look at this site to give you and idea on what tyres to go for and what the look will be like

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Are those the sizes you are running on yours? If so have u got any pics
What offset would you recommend?
Have u had arch work done? image.jpg

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old thread I know but I'm thinking about getting some Lenso BSX wheels you dont seem that happy with yours do you mind if I ask why ?
Thanks J  :thumbs:

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