185/60R14 (ET38) STEELS WHEELS OFF MK2 [b]*GOOD or BAD BUY

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RICHARD HARPER
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185/60R14 (ET38) STEELS WHEELS OFF MK2 [b]*GOOD or BAD BUY

Post by RICHARD HARPER »

As subject title says, i went to Local Scrapyard at lunchtime for a nosey and found a Mk2 Golf Driver with a set of 4 185/60 14" steel wheels c/w centre caps.

So i snapped them up, taking the risk if they'll fit over brake calipers or not. (Lucky they did, pic below from behind caliper)

I know there an inch smaller than the G60's, but for a tenner you can't complain, and have heaps of tread :) :) Although they need a paint.

Also they have ET38 stamped on them or something, does this pose any problems ? :?

As my bbs splitties have ET45 stamped on them and are 195/45 15's. :?

Anyway i was just needing your opinions guys, as the wheel seems very close to inside arch at the sill (if you know what i mean) i've taken pics from above and below looking up.

Would this pose problems if i hit a bump ? :?

Meaning would they scuff inside arch ?

I can take out liner, but its going to scuff after that bit and on the solid arch itself.


It also seems quite close to my front bumper too :?

Pics below.

Also i have about an inch or so clearance fom top of tyre to the bottom of the strut bit where the spring sits.

Would this pose any problems ?

I didnt think it would as that gap wouldnt change, am i correct ?


Pic below too


Also is it ok to use the bolts that were holding on my BBS wheels for these ?



I'm just away to try one wheel on the back and will let you's know what happens.


SO SHOULD I BIN THEM OR KEEP THEM ??


1ST STEEL WHEEL ON

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DRIVERS INSIDE ARCH AND SILL

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BRAKE CALIPER AND WHEEL CLEARANCE

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CAMERA LOOKING DOWN TO SILL & ARCH
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CAMERA LOOKING UP TO SILL & ARCH FROM GROUND

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FRONT WHEEL (BUMPER CLEARANCE)

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CLEARANCE FROM BOTTOM OF STRUT SPRING SEAT TO TYRE

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Post by Dee-vub »

they look really good! suit it alot!! uou get them for a tenner????
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Post by Mouse_GTI »

Tenner?! That's a bargain
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