Simple question about alloys

**helpmeguys** · 07-02-2017,08:33 PM

Can i put an OEM set of B6 allys on my B5.5. My old rims are pretty bad and leaky all round. Was hoping for a cheap and prettier fix. Would these fit with no mods and be safe/equivalent to what i have (std 15's i think).

VW PASSAT 2005 - 2010 B6 16 INCH ALLOY WHEELS AND TYRES 215 55 16.

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**Gazwould** · 07-02-2017,08:38 PM

Yes .

What offset are they ?

**helpmeguys** · 07-02-2017,09:44 PM

I have no idea what that means. Sorry.

**Gazwould** · 07-02-2017,09:45 PM

ET phone home ?

**helpmeguys** · 07-02-2017,10:28 PM

Haha. No, sorry. I am actually an engineer but i don't know what the offset means in this case. I have seen it mentioned on other threads following my simple search. How can i find out what it is for my wheels?

**FrenchAudi** · 08-02-2017,01:53 PM

It should be marked somewhere on the wheels together with the other dimensions - e.g. "6J x 14 H2 ET45". The number after the ET is the offset in mms.

For a full explanation, see Car Bibles : The Wheel and Tyre Bible

**helpmeguys** · 08-02-2017,07:08 PM

Ok. Then in that case it's 37 or 39mm.

**helpmeguys** · 08-02-2017,07:15 PM

It looks like the ones i'm looking at have an offset of 47mm. Is that an issue? I'm guessing that means they will stick out from the hub further?

**Gazwould** · 08-02-2017,08:07 PM

Opposite , they'll fit all right but will be more tucked into the arches .

It's only when 7.5 J , ET 47 and 235 tyre things get cosy up front .

**helpmeguys** · 08-02-2017,08:14 PM

So in short it wouldn't be an issue but it might look odd? I would effectively be reducing my transverse wheel base too so I guess handling might be a bit different?