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Buguyed
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Location: Denver Colorado
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 Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2014 9:21 am Post subject: MK4 Jetta "Santa Monica" Wheels on a 1961 Type 1 |
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Hello
I have a 1961 Type 1 currently with stock wide-5 drums. I have a friend with some wheels off a 2004 Jetta GLI. They are the "Santa Monica" style. I know the below stats about them. Does anyone have any tips on how I can get them on my car? Is it better to get a 5x205 to 5x100 adapter or new hubs? Go to disc brakes? I am willing to raise or lower the car to make them fit.
Name: Santa Monica
Size: 17" X 7"
Bolt Pattern: 5 X 100mm
Offset: 38mm
Part Number: 1J0 601 025S 1E9
My bug has a 2.5" narrowed front beam with drop spindles and adjusters. The rear is lowered one notch. Brand new Monroe Gas Shocks all around. I currently have stock 165 15"s on 5.5" rims in the back and 135s on 15" 4.5"
Thanks for the help everyone!
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Buguyed
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Since no replies... I did a bunch of searching and the 5x100 conversion seems too painful.. Too bad it's not more popular!
Oh well. Also, the Custom Wheel/Tire section of this forum seems dead. Delete it.
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FRNKNSTNGHIA
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Location: Kissimmee, FL
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| Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2014 5:00 pm Post subject: |
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| Buy re-drilled drums or discs. That way you upgrade your braking since your adding those big wheels. Not sure if you're going to need spacers but those can be had inexpensively. |
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