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  • MK2 GTI Wheels/Tyres - Stock Look

    Guys, I know im going to get pounded for this but.....im sticking with the stock steel 14" wheels. My objective is to have a factory stock Mk2 GTI as delivered in Australia (well as close as I can). I've got other outlets for spirited driving, this car is for cruising only......Im keen to keep a stock Mk2 on the road

    Anyhow, can anyone suggest a decent tyre for the 14" wheels ? I was thinking of retaining the factory profile, I believe that's 185/60/14. I think if I changed the profile it would alter the look and screw with the speedo (correct me if im wrong).

    I had Pirelli P600's on an Alfa GTV back in the 80's; they were decent tyres then, I was surprised they still sell them, they seem to be around the $160 mark. Ive looked around online and they get pretty average reviews despite the fact that they are an upgraded design; ive also looked at the P6's (very cheap tyre, $100 mark) but im looking for a little more grip/better looking tread pattern.

    Any suggestions on tyres for someone wanting to maintain the stock look ?

    Regarding the wheels, ive asked around regarding powder coating; seems like the price is around $20 to sand blast, $35 to powder coat and $15 to clear coat - bloody expensive, puts it up around the $100 mark per wheel if the wheel needs any work or repairs !!

    Any recommendation on wheel painting or powder coating in Melbourne ?

    Cheers

    Dave
    1990 MK2 GTI
    2009 MY10 Tiguan 147
    2010 MK6 GTI

  • #2
    Sorry to hijack, but Rob, where abouts?

    I think stock cars, really are important as a historical record and good on you Dave for keeping it 'real' so to speak.

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    • #3
      Originally posted by ozvino View Post
      I think if I changed the profile it would alter the look and screw with the speedo (correct me if im wrong).
      My speedo is out by 7%. At an indicated 107 I'm really doing 100 so bigger tyres (higher profile) would bring it back down to a true road speed. I'd be surprised if your speedo is accurate too.
      1978 MK1 2.0 16v http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...-46488-70.html
      1991 MK2 GTI 2.0 8v, white (RIP) and it's red replacement http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...gti-42078.html
      1997 MK3 CL http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...ml#post1292061
      2001 & 2002 Bora 4motion. http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...st-123823.html

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      • #4
        My four spares are the orig 14", i got the pirelli p600's on them and they grip like crazy, alot more grippy then my 17" low profiles I think they were around 140-170 each... this was about 2 yrs ago though...
        ----[ Finished the search for a mk2 GTI]----
        1990 Golf Mk2 GTI
        276* cam
        2 1/4 in straight through exhaust
        H&R springs on KYB shocks

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        • #5
          Rob, agree regarding decent tyres hence the question; I like the look of the Potenzas; quick scan of the net and they get really good reviews and they are only $130 on special at the moment in my size/profile, seems like a great buy, thanks for the tip. Might grab a set and put them aside while I get something done with the wheels.

          I'll look around for other powder coaters see if I can get a better price. Ive found another place that does two-pac painting of rims, but its more expensive

          If your getting stock steel rims powdercoated what are you doing about the plastic centre plate; the guy I asked suggested they would need to be two-pac painted (as you cant powdercoat plastic)

          Cheers

          Dave
          1990 MK2 GTI
          2009 MY10 Tiguan 147
          2010 MK6 GTI

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          • #6
            Yo ozvino. Props to you wanting to keep it stock. That's what we are doing with our GTI.

            LINK

            We had the choice of Adrenalins or the Conti Premium Contact 2's. We went with the conti's for $150 a corner.

            I have Adrenalins on my GT TDI and they are excellent in the dry but not much chop in the wet.

            The Conti's in the dry are about 80% as good at the Adrenalins but they carry the same grip into the wet.

            If you're just gonna cruise though go with the cheapest of the two.

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            • #7
              Benough, I must confess that I have lurked and looked at your car before; very nice indeed, far better condition than mine and I love the MK2 in red...I think they (MK2) are getting so rare you settle for what you can get thats reasonable and complete, hence the fact I grabbed mine.

              Ive settled on the Bridgestones, shes booked in Monday to get them fitted, I think for the money and what I need they are a great option

              Regarding the wheels I might clean them up and leave them for now I think

              Cheers and thanks guys

              Dave
              1990 MK2 GTI
              2009 MY10 Tiguan 147
              2010 MK6 GTI

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              • #8
                Nothing a few hours, couple bits of sand paper and a couple of spray cans can't fix/improve


                i like volkswagens
                My blog: http://garagefiftythree.blogspot.com.au/

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                • #9
                  Dave.

                  Ha great. I'm not bothered by that.

                  Yeah my wheels were filthy. I took them off and scrubbed each wheel twice.

                  Does your car idle?

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                  • #10
                    i dont know if they do them in 14's, but the P6000's are fantastic. Bob Janes had them on special recently and i scored them in 195/50/15 for $132 each. They are marvallous tyres, my mk3 handles better on the 50 series 15" with these Pirelli's than it does on good 45 series 16".
                    '07 Touareg V6 TDI with air suspension
                    '98 Mk3 Cabriolet 2.0 8V
                    '99 A4 Quattro 1.8T

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                    • #11
                      FYI I had the Bridgestone Potenza Adrenalin's (185/60/14) fitted to the Mk2 GTI stock 14" wheels;

                      Tyres are great, super quiet, smooth and appear to grip well (so far).

                      Happy with the tyres, seem like a great choice and a bargain at $130 each (IMHO)

                      Cheers

                      Dave
                      1990 MK2 GTI
                      2009 MY10 Tiguan 147
                      2010 MK6 GTI

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by benough View Post
                        Does your car idle?
                        When I got mine last month it wouldn't idle properly when cold. It would stall a couple of times then after a minute it was OK. After a few days of driving to work (180 ks each day) it cleared up and now starts first time and idles around 1100 rpm.

                        The trip computer showed average fuel consumption 9.8 litres and av speed 35 ks. Now that I've put 1400 k's on the clock doing country driving it's 6.7 litres and 87 kph. My car loves long drives!

                        Cheers

                        Paul
                        1978 MK1 2.0 16v http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...-46488-70.html
                        1991 MK2 GTI 2.0 8v, white (RIP) and it's red replacement http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...gti-42078.html
                        1997 MK3 CL http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...ml#post1292061
                        2001 & 2002 Bora 4motion. http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...st-123823.html

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                        • #13
                          When I bought mine the car ran fine apart from a R/S exhaust; I had the car tuned and serviced this week, runs a little smoother, but so far (fingers crossed) no idle issues..... run's a lot better after its warmed up, but thats what you would expect from any engine

                          It was a daily driver before I bought it, so that might explain it

                          Cheers

                          Dave
                          1990 MK2 GTI
                          2009 MY10 Tiguan 147
                          2010 MK6 GTI

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                          • #14
                            Worth a bump up.
                            How are the Potenza's fairing?
                            Going to replace the front tyre's on the MK2 soon (same size a you 185/60's).
                            Considering Pirreli P6's.

                            Thanks!
                            MK2 - *Insert list of dealer purchased extra's/standard features here*
                            80 series - The MK2's BIG, Sooty, polar opposite...
                            HAHAHA

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by ryana89 View Post
                              Worth a bump up.
                              How are the Potenza's fairing?
                              Going to replace the front tyre's on the MK2 soon (same size a you 185/60's).
                              Considering Pirreli P6's.

                              Thanks!
                              I like the bridgestones, great tyres, when you look at the value for money they can't be beaten (IMHO). Beware the P6's I've spoken to a few folks since I was looking and the "modern" p6's are ordinary

                              Dave
                              1990 MK2 GTI
                              2009 MY10 Tiguan 147
                              2010 MK6 GTI

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