Can I get all your thoughts on these wheels please?

[Tigger]

Hey all,

As I value the opinions of fellow "classy" RS owners...
What are your thoughts of these wheels for fitment to my Platin Grey Wagon?

AUVW 18x8.0 FI-R - GM
AUVW 18x8.0 R8-V2

Cheers...
Tigger

Or these:

[K1W1]

The links just go to a home page for me not to specific wheels.

[Martin]

I searched and found them both - they are both very smart indeed

The FI-R - GM are a copy of the BMW wheel - purhaps to hot and open for the Octavia?


The R8-V2 are more cool than the Audi NS4


(I feel the list prices are out of bounds)

(I assume you are after ET45)

[gareth_oau]

I presume you are chasing 5x112?

have a look here for some great quality rims. I purchased my last ones here and the rims are great, prices and service is great too

VAG 5x112, BM Autosport Ltd

Knock 20% off his list price as they include VAT, and add around £250 for delivery

[cbay]

Hey all,

As I value the opinions of fellow "classy" RS owners...
What are your thoughts of these wheels for fitment to my Platin Grey Wagon?

AUVW 18x8.0 FI-R - GM
AUVW 18x8.0 R8-V2

Cheers...
Tigger

Since i've got a platin grey wagon too, as much as I like the look of both I'd personally opt for the second set, but in silver (to match the rails). Tough choice though. The second reminds me a bit of the golf r talladega's or the rs6 wheels.

This is gonna sound a bit silly but i always try to imagine what they will look like when the car is moving too.

[Antiplastix]

You d break your fingers cleaning the second ones.

[Tigger]

The links just go to a home page for me not to specific wheels.

Oh...sorry guys...I am not very smart with cutting and pasting...
I'll try again...

[Tigger]

Thanks for all your feedback guys!
I really appreciate it. And thanks to Martin for posting the pics up properly too!

I am torn due to the colouring mainly, as I want them to complement rather than contrast the Platin Grey and silver roof rails...

and cbay..I agree re the look of them while driving too....
and yes...cleaning is also a consideration Antiplastix...
thanks for the other lead too gareth...

You have given me great things to think about!

Thanks...

Gotta love this forum hey!

[brad]

I like the first set. The 2nd set are too fussy for my liking.

Any idea what they weigh? You'd be aiming for <10kg. OZ Racing doe the Allegerita at 8kg for $440ish but a kg heavier brings prices down under $300

Have you looked on tirerack? Freight is $380 for 4 wheels

[donweather]

You d break your fingers cleaning the second ones.

Agreed!!!

[Jake02]

Definitely the first wheel!

[Tigger]

thanks for all your input guys!
much appreciated.

I will go there and have a look at them in 'the metal' and put them up alongside the car for the final choice...

will post pics.

thanks

[cbay]

Let us know how you go! I've heard mixed reviews about Tempe Tyres, and am considering going there in the future if I can't find the wheels I want elsewhere (eBay etc).

[team_v]

Tempe are fine so long as you don't mind heavier wheels.
My Omanyt reps were 12.5kg per corner, my RPF01's are 8kg per corner with the same size wheel.

[Tigger]

Tempe are fine so long as you don't mind heavier wheels.
My Omanyt reps were 12.5kg per corner, my RPF01's are 8kg per corner with the same size wheel.

Heya team_v! welcome to the octavia section!
Have not seen much from you since I defected from the Tigg camp to the RS side!...