Question about tires and wheels for a 07 rabbit~

[DUSlider]

also, don't forget the 'center bore' on the wheels. if the bore diameter is different than oem, you'll need to either get them bored-over or run hub-centric rings for proper fitment.

Good call, the 350z wheels have a center bore of 66.1mm, where MK5 Golfs have a center bore of 57.1mm. So OP will need hub centric rings if he wants to run these wheels in addition to wobble bolts.

[Kevin Yang]

also, don't forget the 'center bore' on the wheels. if the bore diameter is different than oem, you'll need to either get them bored-over or run hub-centric rings for proper fitment.

What if I got 2010 WRX wheels... the bore diameter is also different?

[Kevin Yang]

Good call, the 350z wheels have a center bore of 66.1mm, where MK5 Golfs have a center bore of 57.1mm. So OP will need hub centric rings if he wants to run these wheels in addition to wobble bolts.

SO, as long as wheels are 17'' and 5 lugs, there will be certain ways to put them on MK5??
I just got 4 new 2010 WRX wheels.. thinking about get them on recently

[DUSlider]

What if I got 2010 WRX wheels... the bore diameter is also different?

Yes, from what I've read they are 56.1mm, which is smaller than your Rabbit, so you'd have to have the wheels bored out, though you'd also need adapters since 2010 wrx wheels have a 5x100 bolt pattern and still worry about center bore.

Do your homework before you buy anything or go with an OEM or Aftermarket wheel that you won't have to use adapters for or bore the wheel out.

Going with an OEM or Aftermarket wheel made for your car will save you a bit of a headache.

[Kevin Yang]

what do you mean by "bored out"?

[Kevin Yang]

Ok, so I need adapters for sure. What can I do so that I can fix the "bored out" problem...? I am a little bit confused..
I didnt know there are so many patterns in the wheels.. sorry I will keep those in mind.

[kiserhd]

The wheels need to be bored out or machined, so if you did infact buy WRX wheels you just wasted money. You'll need to drop another $200 just to have them machined to fit the Rabbit wheel's centerbore, not to mention more for the boltpattern to be changed or a set of adapters.

[DUSlider]

Well, what wheels are you going with?

Read this to understand centerbore

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/tech/....jsp?techid=91

You would need to get someone to machine the centerbore out, however depending on what adapters you get you may not have to.

[acgator]

The moral of the story... Don't buy things before you know whether they're going to work.

[Kevin Yang]

I just got the 5x100 bolt pattern and 56.1 center bore subaru wheels..

[Kevin Yang]

All in all ... I have to get the center bored first, and then get two pairs of adapters ........ Does any one know about how much will all those cost?..

[Kevin Yang]

I feel like I wont have enough money to get tires....

[gofetch06]

Wrong pattern and too small centerbore.

What did you pay?

[Kevin Yang]

Wrong pattern and too small centerbore.

What did you pay?

I bought them because they cost me only $300, and they were totally new....I thought that was the only chance for me to get such cheap wheels

[DUSlider]

Lets see...

$300 wheels that don't fit, + about $200 for adapters plus someone to bore them out.

Tires will be about $500 including taxes, mounting and balancing...

Instead, go here, get a set of OEM wheels/tires already mounted/balanced for less money...

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...ckage-Blow-out!!!!!!!!!!

[Kevin Yang]

OMG... that means I am not able to put those wheels on recently; Thanks for giving me the link~
I might jus try go around, getting adapters and get the wheels bored....
Tires... next time - -

[Kevin Yang]

Now I know that I just Paid For Mistake... I will keep in mind that no matter what I want to do... research, get info first... so that i can do it right

[le0n]

• with some shopping, you may be able to find the 5x112 to 5x100 adapters that accommodate the smaller wheel bore (no boring required)
  
• you do have the option to get nice used tires (i've recently purchased a set for stupid cheap)
  
• you get the lug nuts for the adapters, mount and balance the tires and you're ready to go

edit: you may have the adapters custom made

[AF-Wabbit]

This is what happens when people don't listen. Honestly, buying wheels from another car manufacturer is going to cause problems one way or another. Luckily, VW owns Audi, so VW and Audi wheels are semi-compatible, but japanese cars have different bolt patterns, center-bores, and sometimes can have offsets that make them impossible to fit on a german car.
My advice, sell the WRX wheels and get some wheels you won't have to spend $300 just to get them to fit; don't blow the money trying to get those wheels to fit. Browse vortex, the classified here and on golfmkv.com and you'll have a nice set of wheels AND tires in no time. Patience is key; I got my 18" huffs, minus tires, for $400 plus shipping, they are $1200 new. Welcome to the European car market...stay away from japanese car parts.

[Kevin Yang]

Since I am still in college and taking 19units this semester... Finals are coming soon, so I dont have energy to sell or online shopping recently;
I might keep the WRX wheels and later have them fixed (to get adapters that best fit).. Thanks for advice tho; it really helps
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Again
Thanks guys~