How do you think would these look on a MK4?

[JVLR32]

Not being bias, i still think the R32 04 rims impress me snowy i do like the rims you posted 1st pg.theres a R32 feel about them.

[VR32]

Not being bias, i still think the R32 04 rims impress me snowy i do like the rims you posted 1st pg.theres a R32 feel about them.

Hope so there mk5 r32 rims, personally i'm not much of a fan of the mk5 GTi rims but you can't go past these

[gavs]

Hope so there mk5 r32 rims, personally i'm not much of a fan of the mk5 GTi rims but you can't go past these

Or what they're fitted to......

[No457 Snowy]

Well the seller has agreed to sharpen the pencils and come back with something better regarding the shipping. I've had a good think about it and decided if they can come back with something attractive I'm gonna go for it.


Snowy.

[YellowDieselGolf]

Apparently these rims are now made with specs to fit a MK4 (18x8 ET35 5x100)

How do you reckon they would look?



Snowy.

OEM is where it's at. They're ok, but these are better

[No457 Snowy]

Well, I've bitten the bullet on the wheels. I've pondered long and hard on it and I'm convinced they will enhance the car in a positive and worthwhile way. Stepping up from 17 to 18 inch, half an inch wider and increased offset from ET38 to ET35 are going to give that little extra muscle in an area I think is missing from the car at present

As others have pointed out the wheels are quite similar in style and I like that because I don't want to lose that look, at the same time I feel they are a nicely updated version of the "R" theme. Actually, In person they actually look a little larger than the 18 inch Aristo style, an illusion created by the spoke pattern.

I guess with what I've done to her she may not be wild ahead turner, but I'm also a person very conscious of turning the wrong heads and prefer the OEM styling.

Once I get everything sorted, prepare for an onslaught of photos.

Thanks again for everyone's pointers/opinions/views.


Cheers,

Snowy.

[sierra055]

Awesome Snowy, I'm sure they'll look great!
Like you, I prefer the OEM styling... nice and clean.

[fuzion]

hahah knew you would snowy! cant wait to see it when im down in canberra! you better have them on!!

[dubbed]

Awesome! When can we expect the Snowy machine to be sporting the new wheels?

[No457 Snowy]

It'll be a few weeks, I'd say. Now I have to go on a 225x18x40 tyre hunt, in preparation.

Snowy.

[YellowDieselGolf]

In time for the autofest?

Let us know how you go with 225 40 18's! I need something to replace my yokohama AR01s

[No457 Snowy]

Yeah will do mate, I'm just getting a list together of some tyres to look at prices. So far looking at:

Michelin Pilot Preceda 2
Pirelli Dragon
Kumho KU31



Snowy.

[99gti]

Another one to consider would be the Falken FK452. I have these on the front atm and am very happy with them.

[glidn]

another set of tires to look at should be Toyo Proxies T1R's
I have 225/40/18 all around on my mk4 GTI.
They are superb.

[sukebe]

Check out TireRack, they quoted me US$300 shipping for wheels or tyres, or ~$500 for tyres fitted to wheels.