RS Manual Wagons - rare?

[sir_camel]

Are OEM Golf R wheels a direct fitment? I know the stud pattern is right but will the offset work without too much hassle?

[Martin]

The bore size and stud pattern are an exact match

These after market Golf R wheels are 18" (also avalable in 19")
I wanted to stay with 18" for common tyre choice and availablity
I'm also fearful of hitting pot holes with my current 40 profile tyres so don't want a lower profile

The Neptunes were 7.5" wide with a 51mm offset
These after market Golf R wheels are 8" wide with a 45mm offset
The net result is an identical inner fitment - that's the import point for tyre scrub and steering feel
They are of course 1/2" or 12mm wider on the outside
This still leaves the wheel/tire inside the wheel arch - JUST
(In case you are worried about grit/dirt being sprayed down the side of the bodywork)

I must say, the 225/40 tyres fit real snug over the 8" wide wheels
The turn in feels nicer, more immediate and direct feedback through the steering wheel
On the Neptunes I had the tire pressure up to 44 psi to get that feeling
But that was rather harsh on some road conditions
I'm now running 39 psi getting the same feeling and it's less harsh
(225 tyres can be fitted to 8.5" wheels so we are within normal/safe spec)

While I have not weighted the Neptunes or these aftermarket wheels,
it's obvious from handling them that they are lighter than the Neptunes
(handy if you put R32/R26 front brakes on the car which are heavier)

You can get them from Advance Tyres on eBay - they are located in VIC/Melb
Here is a set of matt black ones he is selling (matt wheels are harder to clean)
18" VW GOLF R STYLE WHEELS FIT R32 GTI JETTA PASSAT AUDI A3 A4 ETC - MATT BLACK | eBay

Here is a silver set from a another seller
GOLF R WHEELS 18x8 INCH HYPER SILVER SET OF 4..GOLF 5 > | eBay

I got gloss black ones (really wanted anthracite to go with my grey car)

Also have a look at these Audi RS4 wheels
I have a set for sale (same spec as above 18/8 ET45) $850
18 AUDI ' RS4 STYLE MATTE BLACK WHEELS + TYRES PACKAGE FIT A4 | eBay

Tigger:
I would not be offended if you also install these wheels on your RS
Go for it mate - maybe we can start a trend?

[zei20t]

I love those RS4 rims in black. however, what brand are these wheels? I worry sometimes..........

[sir_camel]

I should probably care less about wheels and care more about finding an actual RS Wagon though shouldn't I?

[dArK5HaD0w]

the OEM neptunes in 18" weigh 13.5kgs each!!

one day, i'll get these Neuspeed RSe14 rims........
it even has the "RS" wheel badge already & they weigh only 5kgs!!

[zei20t]

they look gooooooood!

[sir_camel]

I should probably care less about wheels and care more about finding an actual RS Wagon though shouldn't I?

Speaking of which...no one out there has decided to update their pre-FL RS Wagon yet have they?

[cbay]

the OEM neptunes in 18" weigh 13.5kgs each!!

one day, i'll get these Neuspeed RSe14 rims........
it even has the "RS" wheel badge already & they weigh only 5kgs!!

nice, love the look of those wheels. remind me of BBS CH's

[Tigger]

The bore size and stud pattern are an exact match

Tigger:
I would not be offended if you also install these wheels on your RS
Go for it mate - maybe we can start a trend?

Cheers , Thanks mate!
I will go down this path then I think...
I had the non OEM, aftermarket Detroit wheels on my Tiguan, and never regretted it!
They were very good.

Hey Martin, can you post some pics up of yours please?

[Martin]

Ok, here goes:

My Octavia VRS with the Neptune wheels - which look good but too flashy for my taste


My Octavia VRS with the Audi NS4 wheels - have to say I regret taking them off!


My Octavia VRS with the Golf R wheels
Nice and shiny but the gaps between the spokes are too big for my taste


Here is a cool VMR picture - this wheel colour is perfect for a grey car
(However I believe these are 19*8.5 which is outside the size range I want)



I feel guilty - we've taken sir_camel's thread way off his topic
(I actually think you should go for the DSG, they are so much better than manual, and can be used in manual mode)

[sir_camel]

I feel guilty - we've taken sir_camel's thread way off his topic
(I actually think you should go for the DSG, they are so much better than manual, and can be used in manual mode)

Thanks mate. Love the wheel talk but I'll get there once I find a car. I'm still pretty set on a manual one. Heard some DSG horror stories and I just much prefer driving a manual car.

[Tigger]

Thanks mate. Love the wheel talk but I'll get there once I find a car. I'm still pretty set on a manual one. Heard some DSG horror stories and I just much prefer driving a manual car.

I have been searching nearly everyday on all the sites for you, and so far have only found a red liftback...
The combo you are after is so rare.....

[Tigger]

Ok, here goes:

My Octavia VRS with the Neptune wheels - which look good but too flashy for my taste


My Octavia VRS with the Audi NS4 wheels - have to say I regret taking them off!


My Octavia VRS with the Golf R wheels
Nice and shiny but the gaps between the spokes are too big for my taste


Here is a cool VMR picture - this wheel colour is perfect for a grey car
(However I believe these are 19*8.5 which is outside the size range I want)



I feel guilty - we've taken sir_camel's thread way off his topic
(I actually think you should go for the DSG, they are so much better than manual, and can be used in manual mode)

Thanks for posting the pics mate!!
I may have missed it, but why did you change from the NS4 wheels?

[Martin]

Thanks for posting the pics mate!!
I may have missed it, but why did you change from the NS4 wheels?

No worries

Yep - I'm on the Golf R wheels now as I thought they would look awesome but it has not worked out as good as I hoped, maybe gloss black on a Grey car is not the right combination...

[cbay]

Tigger:
I would not be offended if you also install these wheels on your RS
Go for it mate - maybe we can start a trend?

i've also been after that 7 -double spoke look! looking around for 17x8 in size, saw some reps off ebay recently.

here's one I photoshopped poorly a while back with the skoda themisto's.