MKIV Wheels

[hopefloata]

I heard the turbo ones are different than the N/A ones, If they are how are they different?

Basically I wanna know if I can install MKIV turbo wheels on my MKIII NA without any problems...

thnx in advance.

 

[kwnate]

turbo 17's, NA 16's. Both fit.

 

[2543arvin]

Yep both will fit,

The NA wheels are 16x8 and 16x9, where the turbo wheels are 8.5 and 9.5.

 

[bowsercake]

What tires are you guys running on the NA MKIV wheels. There isn't too much selection even at 245/50/16.

 

[dbsupra90]

stock on the na were:

front- 225/50/16

rear- 245/50/16

there arent a lot of choices for wide tires on 16's since most are 16x7

i like bfg g-force sports. they also make 255/50/16 which is what i run. but some dont like that tall of a sidewall.

 

[gixxer750]

I'm running BFG Gforce Sport KDW rears in a 275X40X17 and the same on the front in a 245X40X17

Fills in the wheel wells nicely.

 

[BorHor]

Yep both will fit,

The NA wheels are 16x8 and 16x9, where the turbo wheels are 8.5 and 9.5.

Actually turbo are 17x8 and 17x9.5

 

[hopefloata]

Damn thanks guys. Woulda never guessed thyere was thant much of a difference. Glad I asked now.

 

[2543arvin]

Actually turbo are 17x8 and 17x9.5

I stand corrected. Thank you.

 

[hopefloata]

There are some wheels for sale supposedly off of a JDM Twin Turb MKIII. They look just like the silver painted MKIV wheels but all 4 are 16x7 with a 44 offset. I think I may have to buy them cuz I would be able to put the 225 50 16s I just replaced. I have 3 crappy apex wheels and a full size spare as my wheels now and would love to have some decent rims on my car.

So what exactly would the 44 offset do when it comes to how the wheels would look on my car? Imma go read up on it right now but if someone wouldnt mind givin me an explanation that I could visualize Id appreciate it.

 

[dbsupra90]

you sure they are 44mm?

here is what they look like-

http://www.supramania.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=17660&d=1190615122

 

[BorHor]

I am going to guess you are getting MK3 5 spoke rims. Which is what dbsupra90 showed.

 

[gilberjj]

i would go with the mkiv wheels. with a 225 tire, you will have trouble getting traction is minimal modifications. go with a little wider tire and you'll thank me later

 

[89turbotoy]

well you can run a 245/50/16 on a 16x7 wheel with no problems. and as previously stated there is not that big of a wide tire seliction for 16 inch rims. i have mk4 na wheels now but because you can hardly find any decent tires any larger than 255 i don't think it is worth it to run them unless you really like how they look or have some 11 inch drag radials or slicks. just my opinion.

-Zac

 

[foreverpsycotic]

My MKIV na wheels rub in the front a little before full lock.

For tires, kumho mx, 225/50 and 245/45

 

[hopefloata]

Thx for the input guys... Im prolly gonna wait on it. And I think you are right BorHor JDM MKIII 5 spoke. Just hte price is really hard for me to pass up.

 

[foreverpsycotic]

i love them, although i do still keep 2 sawblades as spares (there should be some stickey tires on them soon tho.

 

[dbsupra90]

the biggest 16" that i know of is the new mt drag radial. they are 315/45/16

i run 255's in the back and thats a limited selection. but atleast most of those are decent "performance" tires.

245/50 you can find all day long in multiple tires.

 

[foreverpsycotic]

MT makes a 255/50/16 and a 26x11.5x16 as well. i wouldnt mind the 26x11.5s at all (dont make enough power for them yet)

 

[bryanintexas]

Thx for the input guys... Im prolly gonna wait on it. And I think you are right BorHor JDM MKIII 5 spoke. Just hte price is really hard for me to pass up.

If you change your mind, I know where you can get a set of MKIV n/a's w/ tires. :naughty: