Mk1 Cab 13inch wheels
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Newbie
I have some 13inch wheels in mind for my cab, and my friend has told me
they wont fit over my brakes? Is this true? Is there any kind of conversion I
can do if so?
Would appreciate some help! Thanks
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Local Hero
I have standard 239mm disc brakes fitted to my GTi cabriolet and did fit some 13 inch wheels from my Mk1 Scirocco any brake disc bigger than 239mm and they won't fit as they are very close to the inner face of the wheel, I get stick on weights in side the wheel when the wheels are balanced are they very very close to the brake caliper!
Might depend on what style of wheel you was thinking of fitting as if it could cause problems fitting?
Ignore the cloth over the back of the car I was doing a bit of body repair.
1988 Mk1 Golf GTi Cabriolet 1.8cc DX, K-jet. Daily drive. 317,000 miles and counting
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
Posted
Newbie
Would a conversion to GTI brakes do the job?
Im seeing the car on Saturday (shes in a warehouse being restored)
So i'll get the measuring tape out and see what size they are at the moment.
Sounds like more hassle then its worth
Posted
Local Hero
1988 Mk1 Golf GTi Cabriolet 1.8cc DX, K-jet. Daily drive. 317,000 miles and counting
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
Posted
Newbie
The wheels im looking at come with spigot rings.
I know these are so the wheel sits on the bore, but will that make a difference?
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Old Timer
Posted
Local Hero
I've gone back to 14 x 5.5 as fitted as standard but I'm keeping my car standard as it's used everyday.
1988 Mk1 Golf GTi Cabriolet 1.8cc DX, K-jet. Daily drive. 317,000 miles and counting
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
Posted
Newbie
I'll measure my discs when im up there
and explore my options.
Was concerned about my sump too haha
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MOTY 2013
you might get away with spacers to clear, depends on the wheel offset, width, tyres and how low the car is though
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