Rims for my GTI...what do you think?

[GTI2708]

I guess i;ll see how i go....i really shouldnt be dropping it cos of my basement situation...but i might end up doing it in yrs to come. I am going 18's tho

[elisiX]

GTI2708 I mean no offence mate but if you NEED to sell the OEM wheels to afford an upgrade.. well then you cant afford the upgrade. $500 is not going to make that much of a difference surely? Wait an extra month or two. You dont want to be trying to source OEM wheels when it comes time to sell 2, 3 or 5 years down the track.

[GTI2708]

Fair point....but do you think it's that necessary to keep them?
I dont NEED to sell them to get them....but it would just be easier to ahve tht extra couple hundred in my pocket instead of havin a set of wheels lying around.
I mean...cnt i just sell them with the aftermarket wheels if i do sell? or is tht not a good idea?

[elisiX]

It's a matter of weighing up the options. Just as you are with the different wheels and tyres and where to source them from.

Write them down if it makes it easier but IMO, the only people that are going to want your OEM wheels will be people with lower end models.

However those people will be inclined to go to good ol' Tempe Tyres and get a whole full sik set with tyres for $1000-1500. Your OEM's wont be so attractive.

However the guy, gal, couple who decide to buy a nice clean second hand GTI in a few years will appreciate the brand new OEM wheels with new rubber.

[GTI2708]

Why are tempe tires so cheap?
are they fakes?

[GTI2708]

You know what...fair point...i think i will keep the OEM's.
Thanks for showing me some sense..lol
I'm just going crazy atm...to many options..i can;t think straight..haha

[elisiX]

Just need to take it easy. Enjoy the car for what it is for a while.

Tempe are fine - but they're cheap wheels and tyres.

I remember when a set of 16" 'rims' was about $4000. And they were **** then too.

$4k today buys you a fsking nice set of wheels.

[tinto]

http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=79696

http://www.redline-motorworks.com/category_s/316.htm

I've bought from Redline before (A set of VMR v708 in Gunmetal). Great to deal with and shipping was just right.
If you want lightweight performance wheels, hard to look past the Neuspeed RS10 Forged 18s at $350 USD/wheel.

[schoona]

http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=79696

http://www.redline-motorworks.com/category_s/316.htm

I've bought from Redline before (A set of VMR v708 in Gunmetal). Great to deal with and shipping was just right.
If you want lightweight performance wheels, hard to look past the Neuspeed RS10 Forged 18s at $350 USD/wheel.

Aussie Neuspeed contact

http://www.rennenhaus.com/

Pics:

http://www.rennenhaus.com/gallery/australian-tarmac-challenge-nsw/?Page=2

[GTI2708]

Yeh i think i'll just wait a few weeks more...save tht extra bit amd get what i want.
I'm thinkin the black eknei's and goodyears from tirerack will be what i end up getting.
Thanks for all the hep guys.
Great tips and real friendly people. Thanks VWwatercooled.

[schoona]

Yeh i think i'll just wait a few weeks more...save tht extra bit amd get what i want.
I'm thinkin the black eknei's and goodyears from tirerack will be what i end up getting.
Thanks for all the hep guys.
Great tips and real friendly people. Thanks VWwatercooled.

No problem mate. Makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside haha...
Good to do your research first, just be patient though.

I have my wheels, need to put away for adapters, then find suitable rubber to stretch on them, then wind the coils down, then get a wheel alignment and hope it all works.

Point being it's a science. Enjoy the car for what it is, then get onto your mods slowly. Prob best to dyno it once it's run in before you chip it, try and get an "accurate" measure of where and by how much you have improved too....

[GTI2708]

No problem mate. Makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside haha...
Good to do your research first, just be patient though.

I have my wheels, need to put away for adapters, then find suitable rubber to stretch on them, then wind the coils down, then get a wheel alignment and hope it all works.

Point being it's a science. Enjoy the car for what it is, then get onto your mods slowly. Prob best to dyno it once it's run in before you chip it, try and get an "accurate" measure of where and by how much you have improved too....

What car and wheels do you have?
And why do u need to do all tht work? or is tht just because you want to?

[schoona]

This might take oyur mind off your own for a while, help you relax lol

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=27664

[GTI2708]

Haha nice.
Best of luck with the rest fo the work you need to do.

[xblode]

How do you feel ripped off if you spent less tahn 5k and they look "like" CH's ?

I didn't bother looking at purchasing overseas so for a bit more, I would have gone for originals. Those VMR wheels look great too! I'm not that fussed about it though.

With regards to selling original wheels, I've always kept them when buying aftermarket. When the time came to selling the car, it didn't make any difference in my experience. I've got the original 16" GTI rims from my MK4 in the garage. I'm gonna sell 'em in the new year, probably for not a lot. I sold my 17" MK6GTI wheels and Bridgestones for $900 and I consider it a bonus instead of them joining the other rims in the shed.

I've always optioned my cars up when buying and in the end get virtually nothing extra when selling. My MK4 was fully loaded and the responses I got from people were "yeah but there are 10 of them selling right now for less and I don't wanna pay for your leather and sunroof and....and....".

This time, I've gone POV PACK (lol!) just to see what'll happen in 3-5 years time.