Help me choose alloy wheels

[Topend]

Hi,

I am looking at getting some alloy wheels for my wife's Golf VI 90tsi. I am after a multi-spoke design in 17" x 7.5" and will be fitting 225/45R17 tyres. The car's colour is Silver Leaf, I'm not sure if polished alloy or some other finish would suit it best.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Cheers,
Dave.

[team_v]

RS4 reps from http://www.tempetyres.com.au/product...t=&part_no=725

Or a whole range of audi/vw reps from their site can be fond here: http://www.tempetyres.com.au/product...26+Audi+Wheels

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[Manaz]

Avoid cheap reps - they're generally heavy as all hell (affects handling, acceleration, braking) and often poorly made.

[team_v]

Avoid cheap reps - they're generally heavy as all hell (affects handling, acceleration, braking) and often poorly made.

Tempe are pretty good when it comes to their products.
At least you get local support.


I don't think performance and handling are the sought benefits if they are for his wife driving a 90TSI.

[Manaz]

My experiences with Tempe in the past haven't been so great.

I really doubt his wife wants the steering in the car made heavier with less feel...

[Golf Houso]

My experiences with Tempe in the past haven't been so great.

I really doubt his wife wants the steering in the car made heavier with less feel...

OEM wheels aren't made to the best standards either, but to economy. Just something to keep in mind.

Get the reps, but just don't go cheap on tires

[team_v]

My experiences with Tempe in the past haven't been so great.

I really doubt his wife wants the steering in the car made heavier with less feel...

I haven't heard of any issues with their replica wheels.


Only issue i have heard is their lack of email support (need to call) and thier use of older tyres on some wheel packages.

[marckhor]

I did some research before buying the RS4 reps for my passat. They are made by reputable brands
They are probably lesser known brands sold in Australia like HR Racing and PDW. I was told unless you do track days, the quality will be just fine.

I bought them from Donnellans, Melbourne as a package. At least I know who to go to if it cracks.

Anyway, my passat 07 V6 multispoke wheels are up for sale if you are interested. Comes with Conti SportContact 2 (50% thread left)

[gareth_oau]

Ive been chatting to a site in UK who do freight forwarding, useful for buying parts, rims etc ex UK, where the seller won't ship to Australia.

their address is http://ukbrandsworldwide.com

theyve quoted me around £190 to forward a set of 4 rims to Oz, with delivery of 2-4 days, all insured etc. they are currently researching a more economical freight.

In the meantime, take a look around ebay uk etc and see if there's anything there that catches your eye - might give you a much bigger range annd a better price/quality?

also www.tirerack.com wil freight wheels and tyres ex USA to Oz, for around US$200 so worth having a look at their extensive range of options

[Topend]

I like ASA and Lavinhard so far.

[marckhor]

also www.tirerack.com wil freight wheels and tyres ex USA to Oz, for around US$200 so worth having a look at their extensive range of options

VMR qouted $550 to freight from the US to Melbourne. $200 is a steal

[Topend]

I am now concidering this wheel, an RS4 copy.



Will it look good on a Golf VI? I haven't made my mind up yet.

[noone]

Personally, I would not go the RS4 reps (or real for that matter).

They look great, but they are SO COMMON already!

If you get something a bit different, it may help when it comes time to sell to the car, or you won't feel a bit disappointed that every 3rd MkVI has the same wheels that you splashed out on.

[Topend]

Personally, I would not go the RS4 reps (or real for that matter).

They look great, but they are SO COMMON already!

If you get something a bit different, it may help when it comes time to sell to the car, or you won't feel a bit disappointed that every 3rd MkVI has the same wheels that you splashed out on.

That is what I am thinking, although there are not that many Golf VI around here. The other issue is having a wheel that is readily recognized as an Audi wheel on a VW.

[gareth_oau]

and the reverse of that argument - if you choose a popular wheel, then you know your market is going to be a lot larger when you try to sell.

my view, buy a wheel YOU are happy with, not what the next owner might want