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[Mischa]

you talking about the phaeton 20' ones? no car was sold here with them so you're most probably gonna have to import them.

i like the look of them but the thought of how much each one of those suckers weighs puts me right off!

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[Golf Houso]

They look like Toureg wheels ... Not in a good way either. Do you have a picture of an R with those wheels on it?

[Mischa]

wheel weight is different to the weight on the rest of the car. its drivetrain loss because the heavier the wheel, the more torque needs to be applied to turn it. so by increasing the weight of your wheels by lets say 10kgs will have a far greater effect on the power of your car than carrying a 10kg bag in the cabin.

[Jaymz]

Hey all,

Does anyone here know of or have any Helios wheels for sale??

Thanks

Try ABI Wheels, that's where i got my 19" RS4 reps from.

Click here

Excellent product, Italian made
Excellent prices
Excellent service
And they can organise tyres & deliver anywhere in Aus

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wheel weight is different to the weight on the rest of the car. its drivetrain loss because the heavier the wheel, the more torque needs to be applied to turn it. so by increasing the weight of your wheels by lets say 10kgs will have a far greater effect on the power of your car than carrying a 10kg bag in the cabin.

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[Mischa]

Damn it was too good to be true...curse so be it!!!

I guess I wont be going fast round the block...

Is it something you would notice driving/taking off??

Any long term effects to the drivetrain overtime??

you'd probably notice a drop in performance. effects on the drivetrain with regards to wear and tear would be negligible. you could always keep your stock set of wheels/tyres and get these as your going out shoes

[Tim]

I can get the helios rims but theyre not cheap now that the aussie dollar has headed south. Youre probly looking close to three grand for a set. I was very close to getting a set for my car until I come across my current rims cheaply

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[rayray086]

There was a set in Australia up for sale. I don't remember where else it was advertised (I have a feeling they may have been advertised on this forum) but they were on eBay for a while, and not for cheap either. That said, they look bad-ass and are definitely worth it, look-wise!

[Mrk_Mickey]

I don't quite see it yet someone wanna show me better pics?

[rayray086]

Mickey, you know you can rely on me for pics

Golfs (Golves?):














Even a blue R32:

[rayray086]

And their booted brethren:

[Mrk_Mickey]

Yep, I knew you'd come to the rescue Ray

what can i say?......DAAYYUUMMMM!!!! they look classy in a sexy sort of way