steel wheels

[Pud]

Have just decided to get a set of steel wheels for my 2.0 tdi 4X4 to fit winter tyres, yes I know a bit late but will be ready for next winter. The spare I have at the moment is a full size wheel with 205 55 16 91V tyre. I know that my dealer should supply the correct size of steel wheel but am interested as looking at my spare wheel it has the following markings on the inside:-

VW AG, 1K0601 027A, SRD DE 163902, 61/2JX16H2 ET50, DIN V1 19 07. I understood that the Octy used 6.5 J 16 wheels. Anybody got any ideas what these figures signify in regard to size?

[cjb]

61/2JX16 is 6.5x16, ET50 is the offset. The 1K0 bit is the part number.

[scottishscout]

Does the 4x4 not have 15" alloys as standard? Would you not be better (cheaper) with 15" steel wheels and winter tyres?

[Pud]

61/2JX16 is 6.5x16, ET50 is the offset. The 1K0 bit is the part number.

Thats just what I wanted to know, many thanks

[Pud]

Does the 4x4 not have 15" alloys as standard? Would you not be better (cheaper) with 15" steel wheels and winter tyres?

No, mines a French model, has 16" Apollons as standard.

[dan_the_v8man]

Could do you a cracking deal on a set of 16" alloys fitted with avon ice tourings. Both brand new. Bought them for my car and realised id be happier with 17's, its a big difference all the extra sidewall when im used to 18 40 245

Drop me a PM if your interested

[Moge]

Could do you a cracking deal on a set of 16" alloys fitted with avon ice tourings. Both brand new. Bought them for my car and realised id be happier with 17's, its a big difference all the extra sidewall when im used to 18 40 245

Drop me a PM if your interested

Would they fit the 2.0 TFSI ?

[dan_the_v8man]

they certainly will

I've now put a thread up in the for sale section

http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/149495-5-x-112mm-16-alloys-and-winter-tyres/

[cheezemonkhai]

FWIW if you want steels for winter tyres, you want the 6J anyway.

[Evening Star]

Now I've been looking for somewhere to buy steel wheels and I can't find them despite searching through Ebay for ages; Surely there's a retailer who sells steel wheels only!

[dan_the_v8man]

you want some nice alloys with the tyres already on :p

[TsvRS]

I just acquired some 16 inch wheels from ebay to fit winter tyres. Trouble is they came fitted with a set of impeccable Bridgestone Turanzas (205/55R16 91V). I suppose I can use them for the summer and then change them over to winter tyres in December. Another way might be to flog the tyres I suppose - not sure how many people would buy 2nd hand tyres though?

[darrenw]

Stick them back on Fleabay. Someone will buy them.