[KrakenLV]

Hey, so im planning to buy new rims for my passat b5.5 2002 stock suspension. So i found rims R17 ET40 8J. I need to know if they will fit and look. Is spacers option here? And second about tyres - 215 or better 225 with 45 width. Thanks

 

[Passatfan2]

They should fit, you may need to add spacers though. Make sure the bolt pattern is the same as yours (5x112). 215 or 225 wide should be fine just keep in mind that the wider the tire the shorter the tires wall which may make the ride a bit harsh.

 

[VAGguy]

225/45/17 is the OEM size in 17" for the B5.5. Same overall diameter as the 15" and 16" stock sizes. ET30-35 would be better. Make sure you get ones with a 57.1mm center bore or centering rings in that dimension.

 

[KrakenLV]

225/45/17 is the OEM size in 17" for the B5.5. Same overall diameter as the 15" and 16" stock sizes. ET30-35 would be better. Make sure you get ones with a 57.1mm center bore or centering rings in that dimension.

For example i found r17 et29 7.5j, those will fit without problems ? Like how faar out they could be before fender

 

[VAGguy]

Here's a good site to figure that out. Short answer is that it should be fine. Just need to know your stock wheel dimensions to compare.

Wheel Offset Calculator | 1010Tires.com Discount Online Tire and Wheel Store

Use this calculator to determine the effect of changing your wheel width and offset. First enter your current wheel width and offset. Then enter your new wheel width and offset. Next click the calculate button. It will show the clearance between the inside of the wheel and the strut housing...

www.1010tires.com

 

[KrakenLV]

Here's a good site to figure that out. Short answer is that it should be fine. Just need to know your stock wheel dimensions to compare.

Wheel Offset Calculator | 1010Tires.com Discount Online Tire and Wheel Store

Use this calculator to determine the effect of changing your wheel width and offset. First enter your current wheel width and offset. Then enter your new wheel width and offset. Next click the calculate button. It will show the clearance between the inside of the wheel and the strut housing...

www.1010tires.com

Okay i got the rims now its time for tyres but i have no clue which ones to get my stock rims with tyres was r15/195/65. Now i need to chose between r17 215/45 or 215/50 or 225/45 or 225/50 any reccomendations??

 

[VAGguy]

225/45/17. That is the stock tyre size for 17's on the B5.5

 

[jess-fox]

Hey, so im planning to buy new rims for my passat b5.5 2002 stock suspension. So i found rims R17 ET40 8J. I need to know if they will fit and look. Is spacers option here? And second about tyres - 215 or better 225 with 45 width. Thanks

I have some 234/45r18. 8Jx18H2 Et48 rims from a 2013 passat and I did needed 10mm spacers to have clearance with my steering knuckles.