The letters J and H2 in the letter and number combination – The letter “J” means a tyre bead profile. This is the marking used to define the wheel collar profile you should never ignore. Wheel collars and tyres must be compatible. There are various types of wheel edges listed as follows: The edges of these different types may sometimes differ from one another. It’s important to remember that some types of cars and wheels can come under more than one profile.
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What does 7.5 J mean on wheels?
Rim Width (6j, 7j, 7.5j) There is another number that comes with the alloy wheels for e.g.17′ 7j, 16′ 6j etc. This is nothing but the width of the alloy wheels in inches. According to the width of the tires used, the width of the alloy wheels should be chosen and it should ideally stay within the recommended width.
What is J type rim?
Rim Contours or Bead Profiles – Wheel/Rim designation contains some letters for marking the shape of the rim flanges where the tire sits on the rim. Rim contour (bead profile) specifies the shape of the rim flange. For example, the letter J means that the rim flange is J-shaped.
- Every tire is made to be installed on a certain type of wheel, the right rim contour letter is required.
- The wrong rim countour can cause tire slipping from the rim.
- There are several types of rim contour designated by letters J, JJ, K, JK, B, P and D.
- J is the most common shape of a rim flange on passenger cars.
The letter B appears at the smallest wheel sizes primarily for older car models, with diameters 12″ and 13″ and rim widths up to 5.0″. J rim contour has 17.5 mm high rim flange but B has only a 14 mm. JJ designation is most common on 4×4 and SUV vehicles.
What does 7j mean on alloy wheels?
Wheels width – 
The wheels width is usually written beside the flange shape marking – e.g: 7j, 7.5j, 8.0j. The width of the wheel is basically the area shown on the photo above and it is measured in inches. In other words, the bigger the number, the “thicker” your wheels are.
What is 7j rim width?
Rim Size – The rim labelling indicates the width in the first place as well. In 7J x 17 H2 ET38, 5×112 LK it is 7 inches. Now you have to know that a rim of this width fits on a tyre with a width of 195 to 225 mm.205 up to 215 mm are ideal. Behind the “Y” for the rim flange’s type and the “x” for well-base rim the rim diameter of 17 inches is given.
Will a 225 fit 7j rim?
It will fit fine.225 PS2 ZP’s are rated for 7-8.5” wheels.
What does 8.5 J mean on a wheel?
How to measure alloy wheel size – what do all the numbers mean? – Typically, the alloy wheel size conforms to the following format: 20 x 8.5J The first number, in this instance 20, is the wheel diameter. The second part, 8.5J, is the wheel width, That’s all pretty simple, isn’t it? So, why all the fuss? Well, that isn’t’ where the measurements end.
How is J rim measured?
Luckily, measuring rim width is pretty simple to do! Just take a ruler, yardstick or tape measure and measure the distance from bead seat to bead seat. The rim width is also included in the wheel size, which you can find stamped on the back of the wheel, or in your owner’s manual.
What is 6.5J rim?
Posted on: 13/02/2014 Presumably, you’re already on this site in the hope of scoping a set of new wheels for your Pride and Joy, If you’re at all curious to know exactly what alloy wheels are, please click here, Alloys add a great deal to any car. They add to the curb appeal, they’re a great talking point amongst the cognoscenti and they can also add to the resale value of the car. When deciding on the best mags for you, there are basically five key factors that will shape the decision process towards the ones you end up with. Then there’s the budget you are working to. For instance, it’s quite important that you consider whether you want to retain the tyres already fitted to your car or are happy to purchase new ones, along with the new rims, A not inconsiderable extra expense, if you are upgrading significantly onto low profiles, for example. The final one is the colour and style you’re after, more than likely guided to some degree by the colour and make of the car and what might suit it best, be they painted, polished, machined, hypersilver or chrome, What’s important here is to ensure that you are getting a size and type which will both suit and fit your vehicle.
- Anyone who’s done a little researching into aftermarket rims may have come up against terms such as hub-centric wheels, negative and positive offset and backspacing : all vitally important issues to consider when deciding to exchange one’s standard wheels for something with a little more style.
- After all, how stylish does one look when a wheel suddenly decides to part company with its parent vehicle? Don’t be put off by the terminology, get this lot down and you’ll be on route to alloy pro status, at least amongst your mates.
Pitch Circle Diameter First up its Pitch Circle Diameter also known as Bolt Circle Diameter, that’s PCD or BCD to those in the know. This is the diameter of the circle that passes through the centre of the blot holes. It’s generally measured in millimetres and what you’ll see is something like this: 4×100. Translated this means the wheel has 4 bolt holes and the diameter of this circle is 100mm. Wheel Offset Next up its Wheel Offset, this is the distance from the centre of the wheel cross section to the mounting surface at the back of the wheel. You’ll also see it referred to as the ET and this too is measured in millimetres. Why is it important to know? Well each car has an optimum offset, and range within it’s possible to fit the wheel correctly.
- Get this wrong and it can affect the steering and suspension of your vehicle.
- A positive offset will have the surface mounted towards the front of the rim, whilst a negative offset will be mounted towards the back for a concave look If the offset is too low for the range allowed, the wheel could stick out from the side of the car, if it’s too high from what it should be the wheel could catch on the suspension or bodywork as it will be too far under the car,
If you find yourself with an offset that is too high you can use spacers to reduce it. These spacers push the wheel further out until it sits right for the arches and bodywork, meaning you can fit wheels that aren’t made in the direct fitment for your pride and joy.
- Buy from us and we’ll let you know if you need ‘em.
- Alloy sizes When you’re looking into the sizing of alloys you’ll see it shown like this: 15 x 6.5J.
- The first half (15) is your wheel diameter, simple enough, while the second half (the 6.5J) is the wheel width,
- By width we mean the section between the mounting flanges on the wheel.
The Wheel Centre Bore Finally, there’s the Wheel Centre Bore and Spigot Rings. We’re back to diameters again with the Wheel Centre Bore as this is the diameter of the centre hole in the back of the wheel, and it is crucial to a perfect fit. Most wheels have a centre bore that is larger than the hub lip which is then supported by a spigot ring locating system. This allows the wheel to be fitted to a wider range of cars. However some wheels are created with a precise fit, these are your Hub-Centric wheels.
If a wheel is Hub-Centric it means it has been made with a centre bore to fit precisely onto a specific vehicle, which means no spigot rings are needed. Where spigot rings are supplied with your wheels it’s essential you use them, unless you prefer a vibrating steering wheel and wear on your tyres and bearings that is.
However, all of these significant and complex considerations have been carefully negotiated and ironed out for you, because we’ve made the whole process totally straightforward here, on our site, Scroll to the top of this page and all you have to do is select the make and model of your car from the vehicle finder and this will produce a display of all the alloys available to that car.
- You can then finesse your choice by brand, colour, style and price.
- Thereafter, we also provide the tyre options available to you, for that particular alloy choice.
- What could be simpler Don’t be afraid to pick up the phone (01274 936040) and talk to an expert, if you’re at all unsure about how to proceed, what size wheels will fit your car, anything at all.
It’s what we deal in, day in day out,
What size tires fit a 7 inch rim?
Equivalency table
| Rim width | Minimum tire width | Maximum tire width |
|---|---|---|
| 6,5 Inches | 185 mm | 215 mm |
| 7,0 Inches | 195 mm | 225 mm |
| 7,5 Inches | 205 mm | 235 mm |
| 8,0 Inches | 215 mm | 245 mm |
What does ET45 mean?
ET Wheel Number Explained. – Remember those two little letters from up above? ET stands for einpresstiefe, or for those whose German isn’t up to scratch, insertion depth, This is a number stamped on the rear spokes or mounting face of an alloy wheel.
- The ET of a wheel is the measurement in mm of how far the wheel’s centre line is from its mounting face.
- An example of such a number would be an ET25 for the 3SDM 0.05 White alloy wheel,
- This is of course width-and-diameter dependent, as an ET25 would be for a smaller size, while an ET of 45 would be for an 18″x9″ inch wheel.
ET wheel numbers can be either positive or negative to reflect the values of wheels with either positive offsets or negative offsets. For example, an ET45 wheel measurement has a positive offset of 45mm, which means that the mounting face is 45mm in front of the centre line.
What size tyres fit a 6j rim?
E.g. for an 6′ rim, tyres whose width is 175, 185, 195 or 205 can be fitted.
What is the difference between 7J and 7.5 J?
7J VS 7.5J – The Volkswagen Club of South Africa Wheel Whore Posts: 36 Joined: Sat Oct 11, 2008 1:42 pm by » Sun Apr 05, 2009 9:24 am Sup guys Needs some help please, I would like to know what the difference is with a 7J and a 7.5J wheel. May seem obvious but I like to have a confirmed answer from u guys would know better Also, the offset of a wheel please.
Whats the offset required for a 17″ wheel on a 2001 Citi Golf 1.4i Thanks Appreciate a response VWCSA Member Posts: 17470 Joined: Fri Mar 19, 2004 7:04 pm Membership No: 731 Location: Joburg by » Sun Apr 05, 2009 3:40 pm And most ppl will tell you not to run 17’s on a Mk1. IT looks kinda stoopid and it kills the handling.
Stuart 2006 Jeep Wrangler “Sarge” 1966 Splitty.2014 KTM 1190 Adventure No Mk1 ;( “We’ve all been raised on television to believe that one day we’d all be millionaires, and movie gods, and rock stars. But we won’t. And we’re slowly learning that fact. So we build VDubs son.” “Owning a MK1 varies between having sex to getting hit in the balls. Posts: 49489 Joined: Mon Nov 28, 2005 2:58 pm Car Make: Volkswagen Car Model: Touareg 3.0 V6 TDi R-Line Membership No: 806 Location: Johannesburg by » Sun Apr 05, 2009 3:57 pm Slowjammin wrote: I would like to know what the difference is with a 7J and a 7.5J wheel.
Simple really, a 7.5J is 0.5″ wider than a 7.0J wheel. Slowjammin wrote: Whats the offset required for a 17″ wheel on a 2001 Citi Golf 1.4i As Naseem said, the stock offset is 35, but you also need to look at the width of the new wheel versus the original wheel. Cheers Nic Current Garage: 2014 VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDi R-Line 1982 VW Golf GLS 1.5 1966 VW Type 2 Transporter Kombi Split Window Previous Garage: 2015 VW Golf R 2005 Audi B6 A4 1.8 T (140kw) Avant 1967 VW Type 3 Variant (Squareback) Project Betty: 2005 Polo 1.9 TDI (PD130) Sportline Weekend Warrior: 1993 Volkswagen Caddy 2.0 16v ABF on ITB’s Cadet Posts: 396 Joined: Wed Dec 19, 2007 8:39 am Car Make: Volkswagen Car Model: Citi Life, 6R Polo TDi Membership No: 1202 Location: Centurion by » Sun Apr 05, 2009 8:00 pm Slowjammin wrote: Sup guys Whats the offset required for a 17″ wheel on a 2001 Citi Golf 1.4i Thanks Appreciate a response Don’t do it!!! 17’s and citi’s don’t work well together.
If you have to have 17’s then get 7j coz 7.5j is to wide, i’m talking out of experience here. i have 17″ 7.5j 45offset rims with 205-40-17tyre and its a nightmare, i ended up running 1.5deg negative camber and the wheel still touches both the shock and the fender.
- This is why i say don’t do it, you will just end up damaging your car.
- Citi Life Polo TD I Turbo + Lag = gracious head start Wheel Whore Posts: 36 Joined: Sat Oct 11, 2008 1:42 pm by » Sun Apr 05, 2009 8:30 pm Appreciate the response guys, Sadly u may say i already have a set of 17″ 7.5J wheels 38 offset and a 40mm drop It touches really bad, I had 2 replace my Yoko SDrives in the back cos of it touching dat bad can I have someones email addy to send pics please? also, considering 15s cos of this.
Please explain negative camber. Will this mean uneven tyre wear? thanks again. : 7J VS 7.5J – The Volkswagen Club of South Africa
Will 235 tyres fit on a 7J rim?
Alu39s are 7J, and will be fine with 235s on. Post subject: Re: 7J wheels with 235 tyres? I used to run 235’s on 7J’s these now have the 225 Nokian winter on them and I’m running 235’s on some 7.5j 5 spoke 93ss wheels. There is no noticeable difference between the 2 rims.
How wide is 6J?
What does H2 mean ? – This markings stands for the wheel hump, it usually appears at the very end of the wheel markings. It corresponds to the rigidity of the wheel. There are several wheel humps out there. : Wheel markings : size, wheel hump and bead profiles.
How do I know what tire will fit my rim?
How to make sure that rims will work with tires? – Width and diameter are the two factors that determine tire and rim compatibility. For diameter you’ll need to be sure that your tires and wheels are an exact match, e.g. a 215/65R17 tire will only fit on a 17″ diameter wheel.
- There’s a bit more flexibility when it comes to wheel widths.
- Here is a guide for appropriately matching up tire and wheel widths: Matching tire width to wheel width depends on your purpose.
- For off-roading, the tire width is typically wider than the wheel.
- This creates more sidewall bulge to protect your wheel from rocks and keeps the tire from de-beading off the wheel when running low psi off-road.
For example a tire size 35X12.50-20 is typically fitted on a 9.0″ wide wheel, therefore the tire width is 12.5″ with the wheel much narrower than the tread width. For sports cars, the general rule of thumb is to match the wheel width to the tread width in inches.
Will a 255 fit on a 8j?
Yes. They will fit but are a bit wide.
Can any width tire fit on rim?
Does Tire Size Really Matter? – Simply put, the larger your tire, the more of a grip your vehicle has on the road. As a tire’s width increases, it covers more surface area on the road. According to iSee Cars, this increase in contact with the pavement gives your vehicle more to hold onto, increasing its handling and ability to maneuver,
So, does tire size really matter? The short answer is: Yes. But does wheel size matter? It depends. Wheels and tires are not interchangeable words. Tires are a part of the wheel setup. For instance, your vehicle has a set size of rims, but you can buy different sizes of tires to fit those rims, as long as the middle of the tires is the correct size.
That being said, a vehicle with bigger rims will often be able to fit larger tires than other vehicles.
How wide is a 8J rim?
8j 15inch rims what tyre size – The Volkswagen Club of South Africa Enlisted Posts: 19 Joined: Thu May 11, 2017 10:05 pm by » Sun Dec 24, 2017 11:34 am Hi guys I recently got new rims 15 inch 8j and I need to put tyres on I got told at one place that 195/50R15 will be fine but won’t the rim stick out too much and look kak also someone told me 205/50R15 is better but the prices I got a budget at 4K so if anyone has tried 195/50 on an 8j will you let me know if it still looks and works lekker ? Just want to know bottom line if 195/50 will be worth it as a daily if anyone got pics that would be lekker I’ve added a pic of the rims too if that helps 
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Cadet Posts: 74 Joined: Mon Jul 04, 2016 4:59 am Car Make: Vw Car Model: Mk2 Jetta Location: Durban by » Tue Dec 26, 2017 4:11 am 195/50/15 will not “stretch” on a 8j – so you’re good to go with that tyre for a daily Major Posts: 3937 Joined: Wed Dec 25, 2013 12:46 pm Car Make: VW Car Model: ’87 MK1 Golf Citi by » Tue Dec 26, 2017 5:07 pm Let me tell you about tyres Take for example a tyre size like 155/80R13, let me break it down for you so that you can understand what the numbers mean and how to work out what tyres will fit on your rims.1st: 155 is the tread width expressed in millimeters 2nd: the 80 is the sidewalk hieght as a percentage of the tread width 3rd: R is the speed rating of the tyre.
- In this case R means the tyre is only safe up to 180km/h.
- If you want more info on why this is important Google is your friend.4th: this number should be obvious to most of you by now, this is the rim diameter in inches, British ones.
- When choosing tyres that are not standard fitment on your car you need to do a little home work, which can be done with your friendly tyre guy and his tyre catalogues.
Most have a size comparison chart in them that tells you the different circumferences of the sizes. Start by knowing your existing size fitted to your vehicle. Stance boys listen closely, this where the uncle tells you how to get proper stretch. This when you look up the circumference of your existing tyres, otherwise remove a wheel, mark it near the tread on the side, mark the floor, align the marks.
- Roll the wheel till the mark has rotated 360° and then mark the floor again.
- Measure the distance.
- This is the circumference of the tyre.
- This is important because this value has an effect on the overall gearing of the car and can negatively affect fuel consumption and acceleration if the wrong diameter tyre is installed.
TL;DR keep the old and new tyre circumference the same. As we all think bigger is better it’s safe to assume that the stock wheels are being replaced by larger diameter wheels. This is where understanding the way tyre size works is important. Say for example you are removing a 13″ wheel and replacing with a 15″ wheel, we will be ignoring wheel offset for this and assuming that the rim is correct for the car and there are no issues (This is a whole other threads worth of debate).
The diameter of the 13″ is 210mm for example, and the 15″ has a diameter of 213mm this is still okay, but say you choose a much lower profile (side view) tyre to get a ‘nicer’ low and the diameter drops to 190mm, this is a problem. What you have to do is choose a much narrower tread width whilst keeping the hieght the same.
See attached picture, an 8J rim is 203mm wide so a 195/50R15 tyre will fit fine with a very minimal stretch as it’s designed to fit a 7J rim. That means the 205/50R15 will be the correct fitment for the rim as it’s the same width as the rim. The diameter difference is also minimal at about 3mm so no problem there.
- Now if you rolling on coil overs or air and running the same wheels and needing a tyre stretch to get the right look, you going to have to get at least a 20mm narrower tyre to fit on the rim.
- Tyre sizes like 185/55R15 and 175/60R15 are what you would look at instead.
- Remember these are really UNcommon sizes and would prove difficult to get hold of.
’87 Golf 1 Olde Skewl OEM+ : 8j 15inch rims what tyre size – The Volkswagen Club of South Africa
Will 225 tyres fit 8J rims?
06-02-2005, 07:01 PM Senior Member Thread Starter Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 927 do 225s fit on a 8 inch wide rim? can someone help me out – do 225s fir on an 8 inch wide rim or should i go with 235s? is anyone using 225s on 8s 06-02-2005, 08:08 PM 350 Detroit Muscle iTrader: ( 26 ) Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 8,514 06-02-2005, 08:26 PM Dude, another thread? Get 235/40/18 and call it a day.245’s are too wide and will flop around on the narrow 8″ wide wheels. 06-02-2005, 08:53 PM 350 Detroit Muscle iTrader: ( 26 ) Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 8,514 Quote: Originally Posted by $tillenmax2k 245’s are too wide and will flop around on the narrow 8″ wide wheels. No they are not 06-02-2005, 09:32 PM Getting back to his roots iTrader: ( 9 ) Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 3,549 Quote: Originally Posted by 97maxxx can someone help me out – do 225s fir on an 8 inch wide rim or should i go with 235s? is anyone using 225s on 8s To actually answer your question, yes, 225s will fit on an 8″ wide rim but that isn’t the ideal size. 06-02-2005, 09:32 PM Moderator who thinks he is better than us with his I30 iTrader: ( 8 ) Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 9,335 Quote: Originally Posted by $tillenmax2k Dude, another thread? Get 235/40/18 and call it a day.245’s are too wide and will flop around on the narrow 8″ wide wheels. Who said anything about 245’s. Either way I have 245’s on a 7.5″ rim and they are fine. 06-03-2005, 03:27 AM Quote: Originally Posted by I30tMikeD Who said anything about 245’s. Either way I have 245’s on a 7.5″ rim and they are fine. But they are also 15’s so that makes a difference. Your combo is not fine, the tire looks like a balloon. Ammi said something about 245’s, and that’s why i mentioned it.235’s are best on 8″ wide. Perfect tire diameter and sidewall tightness. 06-03-2005, 07:41 AM Moderator who thinks he is better than us with his I30 iTrader: ( 8 ) Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 9,335 Quote: Originally Posted by $tillenmax2k Your combo is not fine, the tire looks like a balloon. Ammi said something about 245’s, and that’s why i mentioned it.235’s are best on 8″ wide. Perfect tire diameter and sidewall tightness. Yhea, the manufacturer has no idea what they are talking about. Related Topics Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post Luigi623 7th Generation Maxima (2009-2015) 4 09-21-2015 02:42 PM Serotta33 7th Generation Maxima (2009-2015) 4 09-17-2015 01:14 PM 0m3nc0w 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999) 3 09-11-2015 06:21 PM Maxboy23 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003) 6 09-04-2015 07:04 PM
How thick of a tire can go on a 8.5 inch rim?
Widest tire on 18×8.5″ OEM rear wheels?
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| Originally Posted by AllydNYC 275 will NOT fit on 18x 8.5 by any means. For a 18×8.5 the best tire size is a 235. You can put a 245 on it but it might look a little bit too big. |
Stock 335i tire size on sport package cars for the rear 18×8.5 wheels is 255/35/18. I’d say you could possibly get away with a 265 size on the rears. _ Current : 2017 F30 340i xdrive Previous: 2008 e92 335i coupe: RB turbos, mach 116 race fuel, methanol, alot of boost. Previous: 2003 Honda Accord V6 coupe: AEM V2, zex 75 wet shot (sold)
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| Originally Posted by Stucks Stock 335i tire size on sport package cars for the rear 18×8.5 wheels is 255/35/18. I’d say you could possibly get away with a 265 size on the rears. |
I was thinking something else. my bad. _ “An Associate or Bachelor’s degree is America’s most overrated product”
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| Originally Posted by AKG Will 275/35 18 rear tire fit OK ? Thanks! |
275’s too wide for 8.5 width wheels, you need at least 9.5 width wheels.
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| Originally Posted by AKG Will 275/35 18 rear tire fit OK ? Thanks! |
We would recommend a 255/35/18 for a stock 8.5″ OEM. A 265/35 or a 275/35 would be too wide for would cause “tire flex” and loose of steering feel with the road. Your suspension dynamics will be completely different.
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| Originally Posted by imperial sloth I run a 265/35/18 on the oem 189. Its Michelin Pilot SS which runs a little wide/square. fits well |
How does it look like? Do you have a lci e90 and does it rub And its 8.5 right?
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| Originally Posted by Stucks Stock 335i tire size on sport package cars for the rear 18×8.5 wheels is 255/35/18. I’d say you could possibly get away with a 265 size on the rears. |
I squeezed in a 265 before I moved up to wider rims and a 275. I remember the shop that did it said they could barely get them on lol. Tires also tend to vary by brand so some might be bigger than others
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Widest tire on 18×8.5″ OEM rear wheels?
How wide is 7.5 J?
Wheel markings explained – To better illustrate the meaning of the markings, let’s take a look at the following example: “7.5Jx16H2 ET35.” In this case:
7.5 is the wheel size, meaning it is 7.5 inches wide (1 inch = 25.4mm) 16 is the wheel diameter, also expressed in inches
ET35 is the offset – the distance of the hub mounting surface to the wheel’s symmetry axle expressed in millimetres.
Whats the difference between a 7J and 7.5 J?
7J VS 7.5J – The Volkswagen Club of South Africa Wheel Whore Posts: 36 Joined: Sat Oct 11, 2008 1:42 pm by » Sun Apr 05, 2009 9:24 am Sup guys Needs some help please, I would like to know what the difference is with a 7J and a 7.5J wheel. May seem obvious but I like to have a confirmed answer from u guys would know better Also, the offset of a wheel please.
- Whats the offset required for a 17″ wheel on a 2001 Citi Golf 1.4i Thanks Appreciate a response VWCSA Member Posts: 17470 Joined: Fri Mar 19, 2004 7:04 pm Membership No: 731 Location: Joburg by » Sun Apr 05, 2009 3:40 pm And most ppl will tell you not to run 17’s on a Mk1.
- IT looks kinda stoopid and it kills the handling.
Stuart 2006 Jeep Wrangler “Sarge” 1966 Splitty.2014 KTM 1190 Adventure No Mk1 ;( “We’ve all been raised on television to believe that one day we’d all be millionaires, and movie gods, and rock stars. But we won’t. And we’re slowly learning that fact. So we build VDubs son.” “Owning a MK1 varies between having sex to getting hit in the balls. Posts: 49489 Joined: Mon Nov 28, 2005 2:58 pm Car Make: Volkswagen Car Model: Touareg 3.0 V6 TDi R-Line Membership No: 806 Location: Johannesburg by » Sun Apr 05, 2009 3:57 pm Slowjammin wrote: I would like to know what the difference is with a 7J and a 7.5J wheel.
Simple really, a 7.5J is 0.5″ wider than a 7.0J wheel. Slowjammin wrote: Whats the offset required for a 17″ wheel on a 2001 Citi Golf 1.4i As Naseem said, the stock offset is 35, but you also need to look at the width of the new wheel versus the original wheel. Cheers Nic Current Garage: 2014 VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDi R-Line 1982 VW Golf GLS 1.5 1966 VW Type 2 Transporter Kombi Split Window Previous Garage: 2015 VW Golf R 2005 Audi B6 A4 1.8 T (140kw) Avant 1967 VW Type 3 Variant (Squareback) Project Betty: 2005 Polo 1.9 TDI (PD130) Sportline Weekend Warrior: 1993 Volkswagen Caddy 2.0 16v ABF on ITB’s Cadet Posts: 396 Joined: Wed Dec 19, 2007 8:39 am Car Make: Volkswagen Car Model: Citi Life, 6R Polo TDi Membership No: 1202 Location: Centurion by » Sun Apr 05, 2009 8:00 pm Slowjammin wrote: Sup guys Whats the offset required for a 17″ wheel on a 2001 Citi Golf 1.4i Thanks Appreciate a response Don’t do it!!! 17’s and citi’s don’t work well together.
If you have to have 17’s then get 7j coz 7.5j is to wide, i’m talking out of experience here. i have 17″ 7.5j 45offset rims with 205-40-17tyre and its a nightmare, i ended up running 1.5deg negative camber and the wheel still touches both the shock and the fender.
This is why i say don’t do it, you will just end up damaging your car. Citi Life Polo TD I Turbo + Lag = gracious head start Wheel Whore Posts: 36 Joined: Sat Oct 11, 2008 1:42 pm by » Sun Apr 05, 2009 8:30 pm Appreciate the response guys, Sadly u may say i already have a set of 17″ 7.5J wheels 38 offset and a 40mm drop It touches really bad, I had 2 replace my Yoko SDrives in the back cos of it touching dat bad can I have someones email addy to send pics please? also, considering 15s cos of this.
Please explain negative camber. Will this mean uneven tyre wear? thanks again. : 7J VS 7.5J – The Volkswagen Club of South Africa
What does 6.5 J mean in rims?
Posted on: 13/02/2014 Presumably, you’re already on this site in the hope of scoping a set of new wheels for your Pride and Joy, If you’re at all curious to know exactly what alloy wheels are, please click here, Alloys add a great deal to any car. They add to the curb appeal, they’re a great talking point amongst the cognoscenti and they can also add to the resale value of the car. When deciding on the best mags for you, there are basically five key factors that will shape the decision process towards the ones you end up with. Then there’s the budget you are working to. For instance, it’s quite important that you consider whether you want to retain the tyres already fitted to your car or are happy to purchase new ones, along with the new rims, A not inconsiderable extra expense, if you are upgrading significantly onto low profiles, for example. The final one is the colour and style you’re after, more than likely guided to some degree by the colour and make of the car and what might suit it best, be they painted, polished, machined, hypersilver or chrome, What’s important here is to ensure that you are getting a size and type which will both suit and fit your vehicle.
- Anyone who’s done a little researching into aftermarket rims may have come up against terms such as hub-centric wheels, negative and positive offset and backspacing : all vitally important issues to consider when deciding to exchange one’s standard wheels for something with a little more style.
- After all, how stylish does one look when a wheel suddenly decides to part company with its parent vehicle? Don’t be put off by the terminology, get this lot down and you’ll be on route to alloy pro status, at least amongst your mates.
Pitch Circle Diameter First up its Pitch Circle Diameter also known as Bolt Circle Diameter, that’s PCD or BCD to those in the know. This is the diameter of the circle that passes through the centre of the blot holes. It’s generally measured in millimetres and what you’ll see is something like this: 4×100. Translated this means the wheel has 4 bolt holes and the diameter of this circle is 100mm. Wheel Offset Next up its Wheel Offset, this is the distance from the centre of the wheel cross section to the mounting surface at the back of the wheel. You’ll also see it referred to as the ET and this too is measured in millimetres. Why is it important to know? Well each car has an optimum offset, and range within it’s possible to fit the wheel correctly.
- Get this wrong and it can affect the steering and suspension of your vehicle.
- A positive offset will have the surface mounted towards the front of the rim, whilst a negative offset will be mounted towards the back for a concave look If the offset is too low for the range allowed, the wheel could stick out from the side of the car, if it’s too high from what it should be the wheel could catch on the suspension or bodywork as it will be too far under the car,
If you find yourself with an offset that is too high you can use spacers to reduce it. These spacers push the wheel further out until it sits right for the arches and bodywork, meaning you can fit wheels that aren’t made in the direct fitment for your pride and joy.
Buy from us and we’ll let you know if you need ‘em. Alloy sizes When you’re looking into the sizing of alloys you’ll see it shown like this: 15 x 6.5J. The first half (15) is your wheel diameter, simple enough, while the second half (the 6.5J) is the wheel width, By width we mean the section between the mounting flanges on the wheel.
The Wheel Centre Bore Finally, there’s the Wheel Centre Bore and Spigot Rings. We’re back to diameters again with the Wheel Centre Bore as this is the diameter of the centre hole in the back of the wheel, and it is crucial to a perfect fit. Most wheels have a centre bore that is larger than the hub lip which is then supported by a spigot ring locating system. This allows the wheel to be fitted to a wider range of cars. However some wheels are created with a precise fit, these are your Hub-Centric wheels.
If a wheel is Hub-Centric it means it has been made with a centre bore to fit precisely onto a specific vehicle, which means no spigot rings are needed. Where spigot rings are supplied with your wheels it’s essential you use them, unless you prefer a vibrating steering wheel and wear on your tyres and bearings that is.
However, all of these significant and complex considerations have been carefully negotiated and ironed out for you, because we’ve made the whole process totally straightforward here, on our site, Scroll to the top of this page and all you have to do is select the make and model of your car from the vehicle finder and this will produce a display of all the alloys available to that car.
You can then finesse your choice by brand, colour, style and price. Thereafter, we also provide the tyre options available to you, for that particular alloy choice. What could be simpler Don’t be afraid to pick up the phone (01274 936040) and talk to an expert, if you’re at all unsure about how to proceed, what size wheels will fit your car, anything at all.
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What does J or JJ mean on rims?
The ‘JJ’ that you mentioned finding on the wheel size listed for the units mounted to your trailer refer to the contour of the bead seat on the wheel, essentially its shape ( ‘J’ indicates the shape of the letter J ).
