icw wheels

[Brad]

I have a 73 super and have been offerd a really good deal on some 17 x 7 icw's. There are 2 differnt lug patterns...ones obviously 4 x 100 cause they came off a Jetta, but I'm not sure about the other one. I've looked all over the net for the other pattern and also the offset with no luck. They are the "7 spoke tuners," the 10 spokers have a 38mm offset, but I dunno if they'd be the same. I need to know this info, cause I also want to lower it, but before I buy adjust a struts and springs, I need to make sure I dont need Maxx's, and if I need new pattern drums. I also have fat fenders so I should be strait on fender clearance. Thanks for any info.

[NYBugman1972]

Well, since you have wide fenders, you won't need MaXX's, but you will need to space those wheels out a whole bunch to clear the strut/spring and to fill the wheel well. Usually the offset is 40. It's the most common nowdays, or that's how I see it.

That's my take on the situation. Also, if you know that one pattern is 4x100, then use 4x100. I wouldn't worry too much about the other pattern. It may be 4x114, which is (i think) a Nissan pattern.

[alltypesvw]

if it's a "universal fit" four lug pattern the pattern is 4x114.3 which is used on the honda accord and nissan, datsun and a bunch of other japanese cars. 4x100 stuf is easier to find as it is vw, honda civic, mazda, ford, mitsubishi, and a whole lot of other makes.... your super should have the stock 4x130 bolt pattern and the rims you are looking at should have the offset printed on the back either preceded or followed by the letters "et" you will definitely need to either redrill or get adapters. I'm not sure about spacers.

later
thom

[Brad]

I know about everyone with meatier wheels are usin spacers, but I've also been told they're hard on CV joints and using longer bolts, they'll break off easier; obviously its not too big of a problem since so many people are using them, but I just wondered what yall thought. Also, my 4 x 130 drums are new, so should I just have em re drilled or go ahead and get new 4 x100 ones. I know the prices on new drums, but not re drilling. And I won't have any trouble gettin the wheels off the non-Maxx struts, and under the 2.5" wider fender? Danke.