Rim choices..

[Bain]

With the imminent arrival of our new pride and joys, I thought it prudent we had a discussion on rim choices.

Do you plan to replace your talladega's? If so what are you looking at getting? Style, size, colour choice?

Im planning to source some 20's for mine but im finding it difficult to find a rim that will fit our cars. Namely the PCD is the issue.

Can someone confirm the following:
Scirocco R - 5x112 PCD
20's possible up to a max of 9 inches
Can 255/30 (or 265) rubber sit under the guards without rubbing? If yes, can it still work with the car lowered?

So far im leaning away from dish as I dont think it will work all that well with this style of car. Ive looked into the ETA BETA rims that Reiger have on theirs but I can only find 1 place that sources them in Aus and they want $3600 for the 4 rims.

Would love to hear peoples thoughts?

[team_v]

Best bet is to source something from the US.
Eta Beta are nice wheels.

I would look into some Breyton's or a larger mesh type wheel.

Or you could go OEM
OEM / Performance Parts for Audi, BMW, Mercedes Benz, Mini, Porsche & Volkswagen - ECS Tuning

[Bain]

Best bet is to source something from the US.
Eta Beta are nice wheels.

I would look into some Breyton's or a larger mesh type wheel.

Or you could go OEM
OEM / Performance Parts for Audi, BMW, Mercedes Benz, Mini, Porsche & Volkswagen - ECS Tuning

Ive always had a love for the Breyton Vision II's but I dont think they will suit this car. Might photoshop some on to my car once I get it to see its possibilities.

In regards to sourcing from the US, I still cant find an ETA BETA reseller there either!

[team_v]

Maybe try ebay?

[why_999]

I plan on painting mine a gloss dark gun metal, I saw someone do I nice job at Scirocco Central.

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[Mac135]

I'm finding the UK forums useful. Not that I've looked at rims. With the release there nearly two years ago there are some guys with a fair bit of modding experience. Worth a lok at least.

Rforum, sciroconet and scirocco central.

[Andych]

Have a good look at this thread 10d's Roc - Page 43
10d's Rocco runs 265's and the stance is just perfect... the thread is long but there are plenty of good pics and a few different wheel types used along the way...

[dylan8]

if the rocco is anything like other vws you can fit more width by lowering more...
will 20s look a little odd at stock height? that would be my only worry
5x112 is one of the best PCDs out there. merc, vw, audi all share it, can also run 5x114.3 jab wheels if you know what your doing

[Bain]

Have a good look at this thread 10d's Roc - Page 43
10d's Rocco runs 265's and the stance is just perfect... the thread is long but there are plenty of good pics and a few different wheel types used along the way...

Awesome! 10d has done alot to his car. I think he had changed out the lower arms before putting on the 9.5" wide rims with 265 tyres. Oh well, i guess ill just have to buy them and see.

[Andych]

Awesome! 10d has done alot to his car. I think he had changed out the lower arms before putting on the 9.5" wide rims with 265 tyres. Oh well, i guess ill just have to buy them and see.

The lower control arms are a later addition I think... 10d is very approachable... send him a PM and ask.

[Bain]

Found the rims I'll be getting. 19x8 WedsSport lightweight sa55ms..



I'll use my tyres that come with scirocco for now and then change them out to 245 or 255's later. Now to wait for the reply email on shipping costs.

[tonyjai]

Nice choice in rims Bain, keep us updated and let us know how it goes !

Any thoughts on gloss black talladegas going onto the scirocco?

[kche3572]

I plan on painting mine a gloss dark gun metal, I saw someone do I nice job at Scirocco Central.

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I'm planning to do the same thing. Are you gonna paint them yourself or is there any good painter you would recommend?

[why_999]

I'm planning to do the same thing. Are you gonna paint them yourself or is there any good painter you would recommend?

No I won't go near myself. But I have called a few places, Tempe tyres and Ozzy tyres and both are charging about $100ea.
But I can't recommend anyone atm..


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[Bain]

Pretty much any panel shop can do this for you. I think it would also work out cheaper than $100 a rim and you probably have a better chance of matching a specific colour you had in mind.