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The ones in Scotland were standard 5 lug VW pattern, but the owners didn't know spacing
center hole or offset (typical) they just knew they fit other Scottish VW's
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09-22-2022, 11:10 AM
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Wide five, 4x100 or 5x112.
The 2012 retro wheel has a flatter hubcap than the wide fives.
www.vwvortex.com/threads/official-retro-wheels-are-a-go.5346583/
https://www.vwserviceandparts.com/ac...eritage-wheel/
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17" Heritage Wheel
Volkswagen 17" Heritage Wheel | VW Service and Parts
This wheel features a retro design with simple lines and old school styling. Size: 7J x 17 ET43. Each Wheel sold separately. Requires: 215/55R17 Tire. Does not include ring, center cap, tire, mounting, balancing, valve stem and cap, or TPMS. Each sold separately at additional cost.
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Yes sir, 2x a week i commute 6 hours.
The reason for 17 or 18 rims is i need a taller tire. Its TDI beetle. When I got back to oem spec tires I lost mpg because the engine went up 200rpm it always feel like I should shift again. I want more rim and less rubber
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Does the UK require that tire manufacturers provide rolling-resistance coefficients to the consumer, to help inform their purchase decisions?
Personally, I'd want to weigh that as much as engine rpm.
You could potentially move the TDI engine into a slightly more efficient island of efficiency, only to lose it all back with higher rolling resistance. A net-zero gain.
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09-22-2022, 12:47 PM
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I like those, but wrong generation and bolt pattern. Mine is earlier
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09-22-2022, 12:49 PM
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Does the UK require that tire manufacturers provide rolling-resistance coefficients to the consumer, to help inform their purchase decisions?
Personally, I'd want to weigh that as much as engine rpm.
You could potentially move the TDI engine into a slightly more efficient island of efficiency, only to lose it all back with higher rolling resistance. A net-zero gain.
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I'm london, Ontario, Canada. We have LRR tires but generally I get tires with more threads we get lots of rain and snow.
I always want to upshift, so engine would handle taller tires lower rpm
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10-12-2022, 10:18 AM
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I run steel 15's with half moon hubcaps. Doing thr speed limit +5mph, replacing 1 brake caliper, running steel rims with smooth caps I went from around 45mpg to 51mpg.
Trying to load my fuel log.
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10-12-2022, 10:25 AM
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Images
A little searching and I found how to load photos.
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5 by 100 mm is also a Subaru and Toyota bolt pattern. IDK if there wheels are any more aero friendly but they are easy to find on craigslist
https://tirewheelguide.com/pcd/5x100/
But check hub bore diameter before committing.
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Also whether they are hub-centric or lug-centric.
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