@@TheParrottBros Are you considering putting a wing extension on the roadster? I'm just thinking looking at it in the video, black canvas roof and a black wing. It might work. My roadster came with pre-installed spacers, I always loved the way it squats in the rear.
@@dimitrist3561 I’m going to keep the roadster stock all be it lowered but I kept the stock suspension. It would suit it but I want to just keep it stock save me some money
Thanks buddy, yeah on stock wheels 15/20 is the ticket, on aftermarket wheels it’s all dependant on wheel offset and width. Your right though looks brilliant with spacers for sure
On the larger ones you can bolt the spacers down then bolt the wheels to the spacers. My only issue with those is I don’t like the idea of a steel insert pressed into aluminium. That’s all that’s holding the wheel on
Wheel spacers are illegal in Australia unless the manufacturer fitted them. So double check if they are legal in your country. Even if they are legal where you live do your research as there are many negatives to wheel spacers.
That is a great point as often in certain countries certain things can be illegal, in England they tend to be pretty relaxed about most things, if you buy aftermarket wheels you can change the office so that no spaces are required to achieve the same outcome
Hey buddy, another superb video! Quick question - what’s the tyre size for the ‘Fat 5s’ for the MK1 TT? 225/45/17 or 225/50/17, or something else? Am leaning towards the 225/50s for a bit more comfort (but will they rub?). Will also add spacers. Car has not been lowered and current alloys are OEM 9 spokes 18”. Thanks so much! 👊🏼
Hey buddy, I always ran 225/45/17 and they felt lovely. Nice tyre to wheel ratio without compromising on comfort. Couldn’t say for sure if 50 profiles will rub but 45’s fit a dream with spacers 👌🏻
@@TheParrottBros I'd love to keep them, but I wouldn't be able to afford the insurance. Bought them as flip projects. Definitely will revisit a 225 in the future though!
Hello, sir. I have bought 4 aftermarket alloy wheels ( ATS, it's an German brand). I want to use them on my TT. they are 16 inch, 6.5J, ET 38. Also I wanna use 25mm wheel spacers on each side. What bolts should I buy ? Thanks mate 🫶🏻🏎️
Not sure that spacers improve the aesthetics, but those wheels certainly do. Are those 18 or 17? I remember them from your video about the stock wheel. The best looking ones imho. Cheers
Hi Dom , on my tt mk1 , it came when with le mans 19inch can I fit wheel spacers I've just fitted coilovers too but not going to lower car just want wheels height to be adjustable to fit spacers , hope this makes sense, my question will this work
I have 15 all round I notice though I have a tapping noise as I drive on the rear left and my traction light flashes on my dash as I accelerate causing the car to lag any any ideas ?? . Love the aesthetic look.
@@TheParrottBros I personally would advise against it bud something I was always told doing my training as they have a chance in working lose. Other than that great content bud
In Australia you cannot change the track and will get your car a defect and your insurance will NOT cover you. And.. The usr of those spacers are illegal because they create a shear point on the wheel stud. Cheers. 🇦🇺🐨🦘🇦🇺
Are you allowed to use wider wheels or does that too Fall under the same category? The Uk is certainly a lot more relaxed when it comes to vehicle modifications
@@stevesloan6775 you may be correct on that but that is only 5mm on each side and likely allows for slight variations in tires and rims. Otherwise the gun ho Nazis would find fault in most vehicles. Even with steel sizes there is a margin of variance in order to conform to and meet Australian and manufacturer Standards. 👍🏻👍🏻
@@TheParrottBros Our laws are defiantly Nanny~State! Our laws have moved quite a bit in the right direction in the last few years. My state South Australia just changed from lib to labour, and a whole bunch of his election promises revolved around motorsport. Most notably returning is our "motorsport festival", Adelaide 500 V8 SuperCar race (runs on the old Adelaide F1 city street circuit). Also the new Gov in our state changed classic car qualification from 30 years too 25 years..So yeah... My TT is 3 years off of being able to get cheaper rego....by a fair bit. From $800 to around $150 per year! Ill apply for a fresh version of the ADR (Australian Driving Regulations) and send you a copy or link via FaceBoot or something. :) PS. All my TH-cam replies have been going to spam for ages....Just worked it out now. I thought no one was replying.. : /
@@mandismith89 Ben I don't think you should worry too much. The quattro isn't a full time 4x4 system, most of the time it's the front wheels doing all the work. It's going to be fine if you decide to put spacers
Loved what you did, kept one side stock one with the spacer. Great comparison
Thanks buddy, always nice to see a before and after for comparison. For a subtle mod it makes a big visual difference
@@TheParrottBros Are you considering putting a wing extension on the roadster? I'm just thinking looking at it in the video, black canvas roof and a black wing. It might work. My roadster came with pre-installed spacers, I always loved the way it squats in the rear.
@@dimitrist3561 I’m going to keep the roadster stock all be it lowered but I kept the stock suspension. It would suit it but I want to just keep it stock save me some money
Wheel spacers are a must imo I’ve got 25s all around on my 18” kamber after market wheels such a simple job with a big improvement great video Dom 👍
Thanks buddy, yeah on stock wheels 15/20 is the ticket, on aftermarket wheels it’s all dependant on wheel offset and width. Your right though looks brilliant with spacers for sure
Spacers make a huge difference on the car, its a must have definitely! Great video Dom!
Doing this tonight Dom, great vid 👌
That’s good timing 😎
Great Vid Dom, I have often thought about doing this, but as yet not jumped in. It does look a lot better.
It’s a great little visual upgrade, and relatively easy to do at home on the floor no special tools required.
And best of all still looks factory
Do it, huge difference, you'll love it
Great video, taught me something completely new.
Love that, thanks for watching mate
Great content my friend..so pretty much just big "washers" between the wheel and the hub. I always thought they bolted to the hub first. Cheers!!
On the larger ones you can bolt the spacers down then bolt the wheels to the spacers. My only issue with those is I don’t like the idea of a steel insert pressed into aluminium. That’s all that’s holding the wheel on
@@TheParrottBros good to know...thanks again bro!
Looks super nice, I should get some spacers for my roadster too. I’m pretty scared of nosey police officers seizing the car though.
Wheel spacers are illegal in Australia unless the manufacturer fitted them. So double check if they are legal in your country. Even if they are legal where you live do your research as there are many negatives to wheel spacers.
That is a great point as often in certain countries certain things can be illegal, in England they tend to be pretty relaxed about most things, if you buy aftermarket wheels you can change the office so that no spaces are required to achieve the same outcome
Hey buddy, another superb video!
Quick question - what’s the tyre size for the ‘Fat 5s’ for the MK1 TT? 225/45/17 or 225/50/17, or something else?
Am leaning towards the 225/50s for a bit more comfort (but will they rub?). Will also add spacers. Car has not been lowered and current alloys are OEM 9 spokes 18”.
Thanks so much! 👊🏼
Hey buddy, I always ran 225/45/17 and they felt lovely. Nice tyre to wheel ratio without compromising on comfort.
Couldn’t say for sure if 50 profiles will rub but 45’s fit a dream with spacers 👌🏻
Belle vidéo 👌 😉. Oui c super 👌 😉
Merci 😎
@@TheParrottBros 👍 😉
If I wasn't selling my 2 tts, they'd definitely get wheel spacers.. looks so good.
Ooo no selling up whys that if you dont mind me asking
@@TheParrottBros I'd love to keep them, but I wouldn't be able to afford the insurance. Bought them as flip projects. Definitely will revisit a 225 in the future though!
@@carchap can’t fault ya
One of the first mods I did Dom great comparison video
Thanks buddy, yeah it’s an easy to do, instant visual improvement and is just cool as
Waited for a before and after rear view comparison
Happy days
Hello, sir. I have bought 4 aftermarket alloy wheels ( ATS, it's an German brand). I want to use them on my TT. they are 16 inch, 6.5J, ET 38. Also I wanna use 25mm wheel spacers on each side. What bolts should I buy ? Thanks mate 🫶🏻🏎️
Hi! How much had you lowered the car when you where doing this vídeo? Thank you
It’s on coilovers so it’s hard to say for sure but it’s pretty low
Is it wrong that I kept flicking from 5:40 to 7:34 so I could keep looking at the difference? Its like a TikTok Boomerang! Great work Dom!
Not at all mate, I should of done a side by side photo comparison shouldn’t I! I’ve failed as a creator 😂
@@TheParrottBros I think I wore the mouse out! 😂
@@andycharger 😂😂
Great vid thanks mate
Thanks for watching mate
Not sure that spacers improve the aesthetics, but those wheels certainly do.
Are those 18 or 17? I remember them from your video about the stock wheel.
The best looking ones imho. Cheers
They are 17’s and with the slightly bigger tyres they make the ride so much smoother!
They do an 18’ that looks similar called a fat 5 found on a8’s
@@TheParrottBros What size tires are you using?
@@scotpurdy8132 on 17’s 225/45/17
On 18’s 225/40/18
Superb as always 👌
Got the same myself looks way better
Thanks buddy, it’s the perfect fitment isn’t it 👌🏻
It is perfect to my eyes anyway. Cupra splitter next ?
@@markw6611 I’m tempted to keep it stock, less work, already got a few cars to modify 😂
Hi Dom , on my tt mk1 , it came when with le mans 19inch can I fit wheel spacers I've just fitted coilovers too but not going to lower car just want wheels height to be adjustable to fit spacers , hope this makes sense, my question will this work
Great video Dom, nice, relaxed, before and after, bit of copper grease atween hub n spacer for future removal helps.
Thanks buddy, yeah that’s what it’s all about mate good vibes, cool cars haha
I have 15 all round I notice though I have a tapping noise as I drive on the rear left and my traction light flashes on my dash as I accelerate causing the car to lag any any ideas ?? . Love the aesthetic look.
Sounds like you may have a wheel speed sensor issue, that’s usually what caused the light to flash up as it thinks your spinning or slipping a wheel
@@TheParrottBros thanks for input will look into that. Love your videos !!
Did you say to put copper grease on the bolts bud?
You can put some on the threads, any suitable anti seize will do the job
@@TheParrottBros I personally would advise against it bud something I was always told doing my training as they have a chance in working lose. Other than that great content bud
Defo dont paint them 🤪
Thought you’d like that 😂
In Australia you cannot change the track and will get your car a defect and your insurance will NOT cover you.
And..
The usr of those spacers are illegal because they create a shear point on the wheel stud.
Cheers.
🇦🇺🐨🦘🇦🇺
Are you allowed to use wider wheels or does that too Fall under the same category?
The Uk is certainly a lot more relaxed when it comes to vehicle modifications
I’m fairly sure you can increase track by 10mm here in Australia.
And yes wheel spacers are illegal.
@@stevesloan6775 you may be correct on that but that is only 5mm on each side and likely allows for slight variations in tires and rims. Otherwise the gun ho Nazis would find fault in most vehicles.
Even with steel sizes there is a margin of variance in order to conform to and meet Australian and manufacturer Standards.
👍🏻👍🏻
@@stevesloan6775 oz is funny, what other things are banned?
@@TheParrottBros Our laws are defiantly Nanny~State!
Our laws have moved quite a bit in the right direction in the last few years.
My state South Australia just changed from lib to labour, and a whole bunch of his election promises revolved around motorsport. Most notably returning is our "motorsport festival", Adelaide 500 V8 SuperCar race (runs on the old Adelaide F1 city street circuit).
Also the new Gov in our state changed classic car qualification from 30 years too 25 years..So yeah... My TT is 3 years off of being able to get cheaper rego....by a fair bit.
From $800 to around $150 per year!
Ill apply for a fresh version of the ADR (Australian Driving Regulations) and send you a copy or link via FaceBoot or something. :)
PS. All my TH-cam replies have been going to spam for ages....Just worked it out now.
I thought no one was replying.. : /
was always told by audi that wheel spacers puts extra strain on the quattro system causing premature failure
Mine's 20 years old and still running
It may add to the premature failure but the mk1 Quattro sports run staggered wheels with wider rears so can’t see it being too much of an issue
@@TheParrottBros yeah guess so
@@mandismith89 Ben I don't think you should worry too much. The quattro isn't a full time 4x4 system, most of the time it's the front wheels doing all the work. It's going to be fine if you decide to put spacers