Sportline Alloy Wheels

[Danish_David_T5]

I’m now looking for another set of wheels. 18”x8J. Can anyone give me a fool proof way to identify wheels that will fit my T5.1 with the bigger brake calipers. Is it enough to look for the suitable load rating and an offset of ET50? Or is there still a chance there will be a clash with the calipers?

 

[Danish_David_T5]

I’m now looking for another set of wheels. 18”x8J. Can anyone give me a fool proof way to identify wheels that will fit my T5.1 with the bigger brake calipers. Is it enough to look for the suitable load rating and an offset of ET50? Or is there still a chance there will be a clash with the calipers?

That’s without needing spacers or needing longer bolts.

 

[Danish_David_T5]

What I’ve learned so far. Wheels need to be load rated for axle weight = Easy. PCD 120 x 5 =600 Easy. ET or offset is not a complete indicator of fit. Some wheel spokes are more “dished” than others, meaning even wheels with the same offset may not clear your brake calipers. So, I suspect that the only way to be certain is to fit the rim and tyre to see what happens which could prove expensive if wrong. Alternative is to determine if people with EXACTLY the same van have fitted EXACTLY the same wheels. I want some gloss black 10 or 12 spoke 18”x8J alloys to fit my 2015 T5.1 2000cc bi turbo diesel with the larger calipers. So, if anyone can give me some good suggestion please fire away.suggestion

 

[B J G]

Haven't read all of the thread replies but the early design of Sportline wheels were for the smaller disc front brakes and not for the bigger discs.

I liked the early design wheel but as they were unsuitable for a 204 with the bigger discs I didn't purchase for that reason some 7 years ago. Using spacers wasn't an option that I deemed useable.

They became virtually unsellable for that reason.