i think need 16" wheels.as far as i know the 5 stud mk3 stuff is the same as the mk4's

 

You need to put in a spacer to adjust the position of the caliper carrier to account for the different offset of the Mk4 disc. Apart from that it is a straight fit. I think the spacer is 4mm but can't remember for definite, I did it on our old Vento before.

 

Geo, do you know if the 15" wheels will clear the calipers?
Is it a special spacer or 4mm washer do the job?

Anyone have any idea what the offset would be for the car with this setup??

 

4mm washer is what I used I think.

I don't think any 15 inch wheels will fit over them but I could be wrong.

 

5mm washers and a minimum of 16" wheels, 10mm longer carrier bolts than standard mk3 ones
I have part numbers for VW bolts can be used will need to dig the numbers out
Later 288mm calipers are the same as S3, TT, 312mm type but the caliper carriers are offset by 5 mm

 

Thanks Lads.
5mm washers it is so.
@vr6boy - if you could get me the part numbers when you have a chance.

With the 16" wheels, i'm proably going to be screwed when it comes to rubbing.
What size tyres should I use??

 

With the 16" wheels, i'm proably going to be screwed when it comes to rubbing.
What size tyres should I use??
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195/45 x 16 would prob be best for clearence issues. or 205/45 x 16

 

QUOTE (vr6boy @ Feb 21 2009, 10:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>5mm washers and a minimum of 16" wheels, 10mm longer carrier bolts than standard mk3 ones
I have part numbers for VW bolts can be used will need to dig the numbers out
Later 288mm calipers are the same as S3, TT, 312mm type but the caliper carriers are offset by 5 mm

Got 5mm spacers - perfect job.
Any chance of the carrier bolt part number. I'll be ready to final assemble the front end in the coming days.

What steel are the VW bolts made from? Would stainless steel bolts be stronger that VW ones - wouldn't want them to sheer or are the VW's toughned steel etc etc ??

 

Stainless steel bolts are very very soft.

 

The VW bolts are specifically chosen for the job so that's what I'd be using.

 

Any of the bolts in my brakes were 10.9 or 12.9.. Regular bolts are only 8.8 (far softer) but most allen bolts are 10.9, so they should do. If there is a number on any of the matching bolts just make sure it matches the one you replace it with.

Or just buy a genuine bolt for piece of mind..

 

I will get the OEM ones. Just wondering.
Anyone part number?