MK4 Golf Wheels..
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Looking at the lllparts page for Golf 4 / 1J0 wheels, they are all 5x100 which is the same as the A2 - the key thing being the offset. I have 195/55/R16s on mine and they fit well - 205/55 should still fit without rubbing. There is discussion of suitable tyre sizes in the long-running wheels thread.
rotifer II
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Would you mind providing the wheel offset number?
rotifer II
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Its simple to use, and gives a comparison against whatever wheels are currently fitted.@Jellybean helped me check my new wheels by sending me this suggestion. Thanks @Jellybean
Alloy Wheel & Tyre Fitment Calculator. Offset, Tyre Stretch and Speedo Error | Will They Fit
Alloy Wheel & tyre fitment calculator - it calculates inset, poke, speedo error, tyre stretch and loads more.
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A2Z
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Although they are the correct 5x100 stud pattern the offset of mk 4 Golf wheels is usually quite high as in 43 or thereabouts so they sit a little inwards in the arches which can result in inner arch rubbing and tbh don't look the best without fitting wheel spacers to push them out a little.
205/55/16 size tyres are a definite no no and are too big. 205/50/16 work on wheels with a lower offset or ET like the MK1 TT wheels which have an offset of 31 or 32 , so sit 10 mm or so more outwards in the arches giving the required more inner arch clearance.
Simple answer is no they won't fit and tbh if you want to fit other Audi model wheels you are better off looking at MK1 TT, MK1 8L A3 and earlier A1 models as they tend to fit best but not necessarily with their standard tyres, you may need to change them for a more A2 suitable size
You can see in the Golf MK4 parts catalogue that most of their 16" alloy rims have a specification of 6.5Jx16 ET42 5/100 57.1
Some owners fit 205/50R16 to 7Jx16 ET35 rims, so the much narrower and smaller outside diameter 205/45R16 will fit without rubbing on 6.5Jx16 ET42 rims.
Notice from the charts below, that 205/45R16 fitted to a 6.5J rim is a massive 20mm narrower than 205/50R16 fitted to a 7J rim...and 205/45R16 has a massive 20.5mm smaller outside diameter. So the 7mm more offset of ET42 compared to ET35 isn't going to cause any rubbing...unless the car has a problem, such as poorly repaired crash damage, a poorly centred steering rack, worn suspension bushes, etc. But the important point to note, is that 205/45R16 fitted to a 6.5Jx16 ET42 rim should have more clearance than 205/50R16 fitted to a 7Jx16 ET35 rim.
Notice in the links below, that steel rims with a specification of 6.5Jx16 ET42 5/100 57.1 and 6Jx16 ET35 5/100 57.1 are available. Also notice that the 6Jx16 ET35 5/100 57.1 steel rim weighs over 2kg less than the rather heavy 6.5Jx16 ET42 5/100 57.1 steel rim. 6Jx16 ET35 5/100 57.1 is the standard 16" rim specification and normally uses a 185/50R16 tyre size...although 195/50R16 would be a good non-standard alternative.
Actual inflated width of tyres (measured from sidewall to sidewall at the widest point)
205/45R16 fitted to 6.5J rim 200mm
205/40R17 fitted to 7J rim 206mm
195/50R16 fitted to 6.5J rim 207mm
215/45R16 fitted to 7J rim 213mm
205/50R16 fitted to 7J rim 220mm
Outside diameter of tyres
205/45R16 590.9mm
205/40R17 595.8mm
215/45R16 599.9mm
195/50R16 601.4mm
205/50R16 611.4mm
Alcar 9680 6.5Jx16 ET42 5/100 57.1 steel rim (9.60kg)
Alcar 6664 6Jx16 ET35 5/100 57.1 steel rim (7.44kg)
Some owners fit 205/50R16 to 7Jx16 ET35 rims, so the much narrower and smaller outside diameter 205/45R16 will fit without rubbing on 6.5Jx16 ET42 rims.
Notice from the charts below, that 205/45R16 fitted to a 6.5J rim is a massive 20mm narrower than 205/50R16 fitted to a 7J rim...and 205/45R16 has a massive 20.5mm smaller outside diameter. So the 7mm more offset of ET42 compared to ET35 isn't going to cause any rubbing...unless the car has a problem, such as poorly repaired crash damage, a poorly centred steering rack, worn suspension bushes, etc. But the important point to note, is that 205/45R16 fitted to a 6.5Jx16 ET42 rim should have more clearance than 205/50R16 fitted to a 7Jx16 ET35 rim.
Notice in the links below, that steel rims with a specification of 6.5Jx16 ET42 5/100 57.1 and 6Jx16 ET35 5/100 57.1 are available. Also notice that the 6Jx16 ET35 5/100 57.1 steel rim weighs over 2kg less than the rather heavy 6.5Jx16 ET42 5/100 57.1 steel rim. 6Jx16 ET35 5/100 57.1 is the standard 16" rim specification and normally uses a 185/50R16 tyre size...although 195/50R16 would be a good non-standard alternative.
Actual inflated width of tyres (measured from sidewall to sidewall at the widest point)
205/45R16 fitted to 6.5J rim 200mm
205/40R17 fitted to 7J rim 206mm
195/50R16 fitted to 6.5J rim 207mm
215/45R16 fitted to 7J rim 213mm
205/50R16 fitted to 7J rim 220mm
Outside diameter of tyres
205/45R16 590.9mm
205/40R17 595.8mm
215/45R16 599.9mm
195/50R16 601.4mm
205/50R16 611.4mm
Alcar 9680 6.5Jx16 ET42 5/100 57.1 steel rim (9.60kg)
Alcar 6664 6Jx16 ET35 5/100 57.1 steel rim (7.44kg)
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A2Z
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The OP was asking about 205/55/16 not 205/45/16
A2Z
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I believe the OP had been offered Golf MK4 wheels with 205/55/16 tyres at a good/bargain price hence why he was considering them and asking advice.
I don't believe he would be actively looking to buy Golf MK4 wheels (that aren't the most suitable wheels for an A2 anyway) then be looking to potentially spend the best part of £400 on 205/45/16 tyres for them, that just wouldn't make any sense.
Better to stick with correct A2 wheels, or other VAG wheels if you like that offer an improvement in either aesthetics, speedometer accuracy or ride quality/comfort which the Golf MK4 wheels don't
