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If you look at my web site you will see that I'm using adapters on my car, but as large spacers so the bolt pattern stays the same and I can fit different wheels. 4X114.3 on the hub and 4X114.3 on the adapter.
You are correct in calculating +33mm offset with the spacers for the new wheel, the factory wheel for the MKII is +8mm. I don't know why everyone assumes 0mm offset for the MKII, it says +8mm offset right on the stock rim?
I do know that using a different offset wheel not close to the original offset will cause abnormal bearing wear, but this is in cars with smaller wheel bearings and I have not seen it in MKIIs.
My best suggestion in wheel fit with those spacers you mentioned is find something that is close to the original offset, I mean a +33mm offset wheel. As you will see from what I've done is that there is really no problem with varying the offset within a range.
I guess by going to adapters (spacers) pick a new bolt pattern that wheels are readily available for, at the offset you need (for best fit) and at a cheap price. If not you might as wheel get custom wheels such those by Simmons or Braid.
I also noticed that some custom wheel manufacturers such as RH and Braid are now making and offering these adapters for sale. Check their web sites, some meet TUV compliance. I assume from this that if they are built and installed properly they should be safe to use on any car.
If you look at my web site you will see that I'm using adapters on my car, but as large spacers so the bolt pattern stays the same and I can fit different wheels. 4X114.3 on the hub and 4X114.3 on the adapter.
You are correct in calculating +33mm offset with the spacers for the new wheel, the factory wheel for the MKII is +8mm. I don't know why everyone assumes 0mm offset for the MKII, it says +8mm offset right on the stock rim?
I do know that using a different offset wheel not close to the original offset will cause abnormal bearing wear, but this is in cars with smaller wheel bearings and I have not seen it in MKIIs.
My best suggestion in wheel fit with those spacers you mentioned is find something that is close to the original offset, I mean a +33mm offset wheel. As you will see from what I've done is that there is really no problem with varying the offset within a range.
I guess by going to adapters (spacers) pick a new bolt pattern that wheels are readily available for, at the offset you need (for best fit) and at a cheap price. If not you might as wheel get custom wheels such those by Simmons or Braid.
I also noticed that some custom wheel manufacturers such as RH and Braid are now making and offering these adapters for sale. Check their web sites, some meet TUV compliance. I assume from this that if they are built and installed properly they should be safe to use on any car.
