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Old 07-22-2008 | 12:41 AM
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hey guys i am looking into getting into a set of wheel adapters, my current bolt pattern as you know is 5x112, and i am looking for somthing that goes to 5x114.3... any suggestions? and another question is, the front wheels are 8.5 inches wide, and the rear are 9.5 inches wide, will they fit or cause rubbing?[/align]
 
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Old 07-22-2008 | 02:03 AM
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you'll have to get your wheels drilled. i'd get a set of wheels with 5x112 to save a **** load of headache. since you have a b6, the fitment should be fine as long as you don't run big tires.
 
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Old 07-22-2008 | 10:07 AM
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well i can get a set of adapters that just bolt to my old hub(?) and the new wheel bolt patters has studs sticking out and i just bolt the new wheels right to that... i am just worried about the rubbin, the rear is 9.5 inches wide
 
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Old 07-22-2008 | 12:24 PM
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well your lug bolts thread into the hub. i don't see anyway of any adapter working
 
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Old 07-22-2008 | 02:43 PM
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Why not just get wheels that are 5x112 and save thehassle?
 
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Old 07-22-2008 | 02:45 PM
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Well wait, Volkswagens have the same wheel bolts, and I see them all the time running adapters for Porsche wheels. If it works for them, why wouldn't it work for him?
 
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Old 07-22-2008 | 03:21 PM
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ORIGINAL: McGovs1.8B5

Why not just get wheels that are 5x112 and save the hassle?
because I spent 2 grand on a set of wheels n tires for my last car and only put 7k miles on them.. so they still pretty much new.. and if I can buy a set of adapters for few hundred or so then that's a lot better than losin money trying to sell them and spending more buying a new pair
 
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Old 07-22-2008 | 04:50 PM
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ORIGINAL: TommyGunns

Well wait, Volkswagens have the same wheel bolts, and I see them all the time running adapters for Porsche wheels. If it works for them, why wouldn't it work for him?
It works for Audi / VW, because Porsche PCD (5x130) is a popular fitment.

On the other hand,converting Audi / VW to 114.3 PCD (Toyota fitment) is not popular, so adapters may have to be custom made.

 
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