Existing tyres on new wheels

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Hey fellas

So here's the latest. My friend drives and Audi and wanted a set of VMR's so i asked if i could try them on my car before I commit.

Lucky i did because the photos speak for themselves.







As you can see, the VMR ET45 with 18 x 8.5 sticks out fair amount from the front. With the VWR drop i would think it will rub when the wheels are at full lock....

So for me its back to the drawing board, but this time i'll be looking at either 18 x 8 or close to et 50. I'm liking the look of the BBS CH's Dutch...

[Dutch77]

As you can see, the VMR ET45 with 18 x 8.5 sticks out fair amount from the front. With the VWR drop i would think it will rub when the wheels are at full lock....

So for me its back to the drawing board, but this time i'll be looking at either 18 x 8 or close to et 50. I'm liking the look of the BBS CH's Dutch...

Wow, did not think it would be quite that much.. thanks a heap for getting those pics up.

I think I've got my choice down to either the BBS CH, or a couple of the OZ wheels - all quite different in style, which is why the choice is so hard. Still trying to decide whether the black CH with polished lip is right for me on a red car.. I guess I could just stay plain alloy/silver in that wheel. They're a little chucky around the middle, particularly in 18.. but the more I look at it the more I don't mind it - the Detroits right now are pretty chunky themselves!

I note the importer of BBS lists prices as 18 x 8 black $663, silver $585. The OZ Superturismo LM in graphite 18 x 8 $540. I assume a bit of shopping around can sharpen these up a little.

[Martin]

As you can see, the VMR ET45 with 18 x 8.5 sticks out fair amount from the front. With the VWR drop i would think it will rub when the wheels are at full lock....

Awesome feedback - just in time for Dutch also

So, how much was it poking out?
Looks like more than 1/2" to me (but hard to say from a photo)
Or to put it another way, will an 8" wide wheel ET45 fit inside the guard?

[Dutch77]

Awesome feedback - just in time for Dutch also

So, how much was it poking out?
Looks like more than 1/2" to me (but hard to say from a photo)
Or to put it another way, will an 8" wide wheel ET45 fit inside the guard?

Good point. 18 x 8 ET 45 should be same inner clearance, and extend an extra 12mm over stock Detroits.. which surely should be ok, when I look at my car there is a reasonable amount of clearance there. However the 18 x 8.5 ET 45 should extend an extra 19mm only - to me those VMRs seem to be further than that?

There is an option to to go with the same style in 18 x 8 ET 45 with TSW as below.. not sure on their reputation though, and is starting to get pricey ($440 direct).

BBS CH in 18 x 8 is ET 50, so 5mm less inner, 7mm on the outer - so no problems.

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I think 18 x 8 et 45 will sit flush (pretty close to). I've seen this in a set of Lenso rims on a Golf and the front was bang on!!

[Dutch77]

I think 18 x 8 et 45 will sit flush (pretty close to). I've seen this in a set of Lenso rims on a Golf and the front was bang on!!

Got any wheels in mind?

I'm really warming to the BBS CH again now, but the dollars are probably going to make it tough to do wheels + springs any time soon on my end.

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Liking the CH more & more. I know you mentioned they were somewhat chunky but to me that just means 'easier to clean'

[Dutch77]

Liking the CH more & more. I know you mentioned they were somewhat chunky but to me that just means 'easier to clean'

Yeah I am leaning that way too, although considering the OEM route with black Talladegas as well.

Thought I'd compare 'my' stock GTI with BBS CH in 18s on 'VWR' suspension.

[Dutch77]

Hey fellas

So here's the latest. My friend drives and Audi and wanted a set of VMR's so i asked if i could try them on my car before I commit.

Lucky i did because the photos speak for themselves.

Just a thought - and I don't think it changes my mind on sticking with 18 x 8 (or 19 x 8 if I go Talladega) - were these VMRs with a 45 offset? I thought some Audis ran a lower offset.. ie. it would extend out more on a Golf.

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Just a thought - and I don't think it changes my mind on sticking with 18 x 8 (or 19 x 8 if I go Talladega) - were these VMRs with a 45 offset? I thought some Audis ran a lower offset.. ie. it would extend out more on a Golf.

Yeah mate, VMR's were 18x8.5 et45.

Audis do run a lower offset hence the need for spacers.

[Martin]

So here is that classic wheel pattern on my Skoda Octavia
These are the Enkei 18" * 8* ET45
(I had them painted to match the car)

[Dutch77]

That's a winner - definitely a good alternative for those after that design AND worried about the width/offsets of the VMR/GTCs.

I'm still playing with pictures here..

[Martin]

Looking at those pictures, I would lean toward the alloy colour (lower picture)

I'm starting to think that dark wheels look good on cars with a light colour, black wheels on a white car
and light coloured wheels look good on cars with a dark colour, alloy wheels on a black car

[Dutch77]

Looking at those pictures, I would lean toward the alloy colour (lower picture)

I'm starting to think that dark wheels look good on cars with a light colour, black wheels on a white car
and light coloured wheels look good on cars with a dark colour, alloy wheels on a black car

I hear ya, and after staring at wheels for so long I am starting to feel that way too. I can get those in alloy/silver, or the ones in the pic, and as below, are actually a graphite - which I think is a nice compromise between the two 'extremes' and sort of ties in with the plastic skirts/valance on the GTI, although the colour match isn't right (but doesn't need to be).

[Martin]

That OzRacing wheel is a lovely colour - really like that one!