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Does anyone know the centre bore diameter and wheel bolt PCD on 2024 model Polos, I assume the GTi is the same as all Polo's?

Also may I ask does anybody know the offset (ET) on the 18" Faro alloys?

Many thanks in anticipation

18 x 7.5 ET35 – 5×100 as far as I am aware.

I stand corrected, they are as pointed out by SRGTD ... ET51

Ian T wrote: Sat Aug 10, 2024 4:24 pm Hi

Does anyone know the centre bore diameter and wheel bolt PCD on 2024 model Polos, I assume the GTi is the same as all Polo's?

Also may I ask does anybody know the offset (ET) on the 18" Faro alloys?

Many thanks in anticipation

Yes, centre bore and PCD are the same for all current model Polos.

The optional 18” Faro alloys on the facelift Polo GTI are the same spec as the optional 18” Brescia alloys VW fitted to the pre-facelift GTI+;

Centre bore; 57.1
PCD; 5x100
Offset; ET51
Width (J size); 7.5”
Diameter; 18”
Faro Part no.; 2G0601025AQ

If your car has Faro alloys, you’ll find the above information cast into the reverse side of the spokes, along with VW’s logo and the manufacturers name (I think Borbet was the manufacturer of genuine OEM Faro alloys for VW).

If your car has currently has 17” Parker alloys and you’re planning on upgrading to 18” Faros, be aware there are lots of cheap Chinese poorer quality (in terms of finish and structural rigidity) replicas for sale on sites such as eBay. Replicas will probably have a more aggressive offset and may have a larger centre bore and they won’t have the important indentifying marks on the reverse side of the spokes that the genuine OEM alloys have. Replicas should also be described as Faro style alloys.

MikeDO wrote: Sat Aug 10, 2024 6:17 pm 18 x 7.5 ET35 – 5×100 as far as I am aware.

I stand corrected, they are as pointed out by SRGTD ... ET51

Thank you Mike that's actually really helpful mate

SRGTD wrote: Sat Aug 10, 2024 7:19 pm

Ian T wrote: Sat Aug 10, 2024 4:24 pm Hi

Does anyone know the centre bore diameter and wheel bolt PCD on 2024 model Polos, I assume the GTi is the same as all Polo's?

Also may I ask does anybody know the offset (ET) on the 18" Faro alloys?

Many thanks in anticipation

Yes, centre bore and PCD are the same for all current model Polos.

The optional 18” Faro alloys on the facelift Polo GTI are the same spec as the optional 18” Brescia alloys VW fitted to the pre-facelift GTI+;

Centre bore; 57.1
PCD; 5x100
Offset; ET51
Width (J size); 7.5”
Diameter; 18”
Faro Part no.; 2G0601025AQ

If your car has Faro alloys, you’ll find the above information cast into the reverse side of the spokes, along with VW’s logo and the manufacturers name (I think Borbet was the manufacturer of genuine OEM Faro alloys for VW).

If your car has currently has 17” Parker alloys and you’re planning on upgrading to 18” Faros, be aware there are lots of cheap Chinese poorer quality (in terms of finish and structural rigidity) replicas for sale on sites such as eBay. Replicas will probably have a more aggressive offset and may have a larger centre bore and they won’t have the important indentifying marks on the reverse side of the spokes that the genuine OEM alloys have. Replicas should also be described as Faro style alloys.

Oh dear…. I have fallen for the ‘knock off’ Faro’s (Faro Style) despite already knowing how fragile they might be. I just can’t get past looking at my 17” Paker’s, they look bloody awful. I knew what I was doing, and getting into, because when I got it and that’s all that was available in stock at the time of leasing

Ian T wrote: Sun Aug 11, 2024 12:10 am Oh dear…. I have fallen for the ‘knock off’ Faro’s (Faro Style) despite already knowing how fragile they might be.

Yes, sadly I think you have. A few things to be aware of;

• Low cost replica alloys won’t have been subjected to the same stringent quality and safety testing that OEM alloys have been, hence why they’re more fragile with increased susceptibility to damage (cracking and buckling) from potholes, raised drain covers and other road ‘imperfections’.

• The finish on replica diamond cut alloys usually has poorer durability than on OEM diamond cut alloys (IMHO durability of OEM diamond cut alloys isn’t that great either), so don’t be surprised if they succumb to the early onset of white worm corrosion, especially if you’re planning on keeping the alloys on your car throughout the (harsher) winter months.

• Replica alloys often have a larger centre bore size than OEM so they can be used on other (non VW / non-Polo) vehicle applications with a 5x100 bolt pattern to maximise sales volumes. With this in mind, you may find that VW centre caps won’t fit. (maybe that’s why you were asking the centre bore size in your original post?). Additionally, the black plastic VW bolt covers might not fit either.

• Replica alloys in the style of genuine OEM alloys are usually only available in sets of four, so if you damage one beyond repair, you need to buy a complete new set.

Additionally, whether replica, aftermarket or OEM alloys, if you haven’t already bought tyres, be aware that premium brand tyres in 215/40 R18 size for 18” wheels on the GTI are expensive! Black circles fitted price per tyre for Michelin PS5 is £169 and for Continental Sport Contact 7, the price is £171 per tyre.[/list]

I have aftermarket alloys on my GTI+ but they’re not diamond cut as I dislike diamond cut alloys with a passion for the reasons below;

• poor durability; susceptible to white worm

• more expensive to refurbish than powder coated alloys, and can only be refurbished a maximum of two times in a diamond cut finish; more than twice and the structural integrity of the wheel(s) might be compromised, as the refurb process involved re-cutting the face of the wheel(s), removing a layer of alloy in the process.

• seemingly easily damaged by tyre fitters, who’ll invariably deny causing the damage!

With my alloys, I specifically wanted a set with a highly durable powder coat finish. I did quite a bit of research before buying them to ensure they were EU manufactured and had been subjected to - and passed - the relevant safety tests (the ‘KBA’ number on the rim at the 7 o’clock position in the picture below is confirmation that they meet all safety requirements under German traffic laws - I’d expect your Parker alloys to also have a KBA number). They’re also exactly the same spec as the OEM alloys - 7.5J x 18” ET51, PCD 5x100, Centre Bore 57.1 - and they use the existing OEM bolts (many aftermarket alloys don’t). I’ve had them on my car for nearly four years now, they’ve survived pothole impacts unscathed, and apart from one or two stone chips that I’ve touched in, they’re pretty much in the same condition they were when new.

Many thanks for the advice. I am aware of the failings of reps and prior to my Golf R I had and Audi B8 S4 and a C5 S6 before that and I changed the wheels on both for larger diameter ones but they were OEM wheels and I've always avoided reps in the past.

I had Spielberg diamond cut alloys on the Golf and they did start to suffer from the dreaded 'whiteworm'

I like the look of those RC design RC32's. I assume that's what you have, if so can you kindly post a photo of them on your car mate

Ian T wrote: Sun Aug 11, 2024 1:12 pm Many thanks for the advice. I am aware of the failings of reps and prior to my Golf R I had and Audi B8 S4 and a C5 S6 before that and I changed the wheels on both for larger diameter ones but they were OEM wheels and I've always avoided reps in the past.

I had Spielberg diamond cut alloys on the Golf and they did start to suffer from the dreaded 'whiteworm'

I like the look of those RC design RC32's. I assume that's what you have, if so can you kindly post a photo of them on your car mate

I had diamond cut alloys on a mk6 Golf GTD and two of them succumbed to white worm at around 30 months old, and that was in spite of me being meticulous in the way I looked after them. Since then, I’ve always swapped out any standard factory fit diamond cut alloys for something with better durability.

Yes, they are RC Design RC32’s in Ferric Grey Matt powder coat finish. Here they are on the car;

Thank you for posting.... I must say they look bloody great especially against the white, my car being Smokey Grey I wonder if they would look as good as they do on yours

and remember that it's always best to notify your insurer if fitting different alloys (just to be on the safe side). Though I suspect that you will already appreciate this.

I once fitted non OE alloys to one of my Scoobies. And one completely collapsed, causing a fair bit of damage and the Insurers were a right pain about it!

MikeDO wrote: Sun Aug 11, 2024 6:02 pm and remember that it's always best to notify your insurer if fitting different alloys (just to be on the safe side). Though I suspect that you will already appreciate this.

I once fitted non OE alloys to one of my Scoobies. And one completely collapsed, causing a fair bit of damage and the Insurers were a right pain about it!

Good advice. My non-OE alloys were declared to my insurance company when I had them fitted. As you’ve said, best to be on the safe side and not give insurance companies any reasons / excuses to try and wriggle out of dealing with and paying legitimate claims.

Hi! I'm waiting for my 2024 GTI. It'll come with 18" Faro wheels and I would definitely like a second set of wheels for winters. Unfortunetely there was no option for seperate set of wheels with winter tires in the configurator where I live. German configurator has 16" Merano as an option. Any idea on its exact dimensions?

MikeDO wrote: Sat Aug 10, 2024 6:17 pm 18 x 7.5 ET35 – 5×100 as far as I am aware.

I stand corrected, they are as pointed out by SRGTD ... ET51

IIRC the PCD on my Golf was 112mm why on earth would the go 1mm (0.039") either side of the centre line bigger.... from a manufacturing (or sales) point of view it makes no sense to me

Ian T wrote: Sun Aug 11, 2024 6:45 pm

MikeDO wrote: Sat Aug 10, 2024 6:17 pm 18 x 7.5 ET35 – 5×100 as far as I am aware.

I stand corrected, they are as pointed out by SRGTD ... ET51

IIRC the PCD on my Golf was 112mm why on earth would the go 1mm (0.039") either side of the centre line bigger.... from a manufacturing (or sales) point of view it makes no sense to me

Yes, the Golf’s bolt pattern is 5x112 - the same as pretty much all other VW’s (I think the exceptions - in addition to the Polo - are the up! and the Amarok). Agree, it makes no sense.

SRGTD wrote: Sun Aug 11, 2024 7:54 pm

Ian T wrote: Sun Aug 11, 2024 6:45 pm

MikeDO wrote: Sat Aug 10, 2024 6:17 pm 18 x 7.5 ET35 – 5×100 as far as I am aware.

I stand corrected, they are as pointed out by SRGTD ... ET51

IIRC the PCD on my Golf was 112mm why on earth would the go 1mm (0.039") either side of the centre line bigger.... from a manufacturing (or sales) point of view it makes no sense to me

Yes, the Golf’s bolt pattern is 5x112 - the same as pretty much all other VW’s (I think the exceptions - in addition to the Polo - are the up! and the Amarok). Agree, it makes no sense.

I am an idiot .... I thought (in my head) that PCD on Polo's are now 110mm whereas in fact they are 100mm so a greater difference than I thought but it still makes no sense