francisjonno 2 Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 Hi AllI'm looking at buying a set of RH split rims (8x17), I know you need adaptors to correct the offset (et60 to et35) but do the adaptors also need to correct the pcd to 5x100?I've been looking at the German RH website and it seems to suggest that the wheels have a 5x112 pcd (although my translation may be wrong! :? )How much do the adaptors cost? Where from?Also, which tyre size do people recommend with 8x17? 205-40-17 or 215-40-17 (my car is lowered 40mm, not coilovers, and I'd like to avoid rubbing as far as poss but don't want the tyres to disintergrate in 2 minutes from being streched too far!)Cheers for any helpJonno Link to post Share on other sites
MSV83 0 Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 i maybe wrong but normally u can buy the adaptors which the rims and yes they are 5x112 fitment Link to post Share on other sites
dub_weiser 0 Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 As far as Im aware, when you buy the wheels the adapters come with them, they certainly did with my ZW1's Link to post Share on other sites
Nerih 0 Posted October 15, 2005 Report Share Posted October 15, 2005 yes the RH alloys come with 'spacer/adaptors' which reduce the offset to 35 and change the stud pattern to 5x112. The one thing you must get with the alloys, is the special small head bolts that go into the adapters, they are like normal m8 bolts but have half their head chopped so they fit nicely in the adaptor holes, normal bolts will stick out, and be dangerous, and cause vibration.can i give you a suggestion, the RH splits are nice, but take a look at schmidt alloys, their 3 piece alloy is much stronger (from the video's it seems as though you cant kerb them lol) and look good and are more unique.those are what im saving up for. Link to post Share on other sites
six appeal 53 Posted October 15, 2005 Report Share Posted October 15, 2005 You can get the RH's with Stainless Radinox Rims now mate, I've got them on mine and I think Tommys new set of RH's came with them fitted too. Link to post Share on other sites
binliner 0 Posted October 15, 2005 Report Share Posted October 15, 2005 can i give you a suggestion' date=' the RH splits are nice, but take a look at schmidt alloys, their 3 piece alloy is much stronger [/quote']thats because its not alloy its stainless steel and those rims are available for RH wheels as well Link to post Share on other sites
binliner 0 Posted October 15, 2005 Report Share Posted October 15, 2005 lol beaten to it! yeah toms ZW1s have stainless rims Link to post Share on other sites
francisjonno 2 Posted October 26, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2005 Thanks everyoneI'm gonna get a set of ZW2 topline's, just need to find the cash.... Link to post Share on other sites
francisjonno 2 Posted October 26, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2005 ... here's what they look like Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Rich 3 Posted October 26, 2005 Report Share Posted October 26, 2005 I quite fancied a set of the ZW2's too as they are different to the now common ZW1's. ;-) Link to post Share on other sites
six appeal 53 Posted October 26, 2005 Report Share Posted October 26, 2005 Very nice rims mate, I know the RH ZW1's come complete with adaptors to fit the specified car.Not sure about the ZW2's though as I know they weren't available in a VW fitment a few years back when I bought my ZW1's, as they were aimed purely for Merc fitment. Try giving Paul a ring at Montys Tyre and Wheel as he was very helpful when I was importing my RH's before. Think he has a contact over there at RH direct. 01753 440006/7. tell him Simon with the Purlple VR on RH's sent ya!Simon. Link to post Share on other sites
francisjonno 2 Posted October 26, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2005 Thanks mateThe RH website says they do them with the adaptors to fit VR6 but I'll give Monty's a call see what they can doTaJonno Link to post Share on other sites
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