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[Leon]

hey guys, looking for some advice

i'm seriously considering on placing an order on the Hartmann HROC-233 wheels (another link) for my soon to arrive GTi. Wheel specs are 19x8.5 with a +47 offset. Hartman claim its a perfect fit for the MK6 GTi (wheel designed for vw/audi).

my GTi will arrive sometime in August so i've still got some time on my hands. my main question is what impact (+/-) will the jump to 19" wheels have over the Detroit
18's. i wouldn't be happy with significant additional pressure being placed on the car due to the larger rolling diameter and possibly a heavier wheel. i haven't been able to find the mass of the wheels, i'm hoping someone could give me a rough guide.. would they be lighter/heavier than the Detroits (including tyres for both wheels).

i think if the Hartmann wheel mass is on par or preferably lighter than the Detroits than i will most definitely make an order. final note - i most likely wont touch the suspension for a while, would it sit too high on stock lol?

what are your opinions? i think they look stunning on the VW's. any advice would be much appreciated

heres a shot of what it would look like on my car, will have the R tails too, only imagine the GTi in black

I think that looks like porn. I'm aroused.

[VW Central]

I think that looks like porn. I'm aroused.

Don't like, looks too much like GTI Adidas Edition = Gay.

[adzy]

I first thought it was an addidas too.... but much tougher, if u want to arouse men.... get them! Nah... looks pretty sick, I would go some lightweights though

[DDTW]

Daymn! Look at the concavity on them! FREAGGIN' SWEET!

[MiiLos]

I think that looks like porn. I'm aroused.

Ahaha that made me literally 'lol'. I think they look great too, and with the comments from u guys it pretty much settles it for the wow factor alone. I can imagine it would look even better on black. I'm still keen to see any thoughts on my other comments

[morts]

VERY nice.....

[MiiLos]

I've been in touch with the Hartmann guys from the US and they do not ship the wheels to AU. I've also spoken to my local contacts and they told me that no-one imports Hartmann wheels to AU!

After having some quick quotes drawn up for shipping the wheels in privatelly ($500-$700).. I am heartbroken to say the least. Will most definatelly not be ordering them now as shipping them in is just too pricey.. Was looking to put that money towards a good set of tyres.

Can anyone here reccomend me a similar wheel to the above Hartmann that can be sourced locally?

On another note.. I am sick of Australia being so limited with options.. *sigh*

[DDTW]

Man that really sucks! Wheels in Aus also cost an arm and a leg!

A set of BBS CH-Rs that I was after only costs USD$2,400, but would be around $3,600 here!

[Mr_Bob]

Can anyone here reccomend me a similar wheel to the above Hartmann that can be sourced locally?

Jsut noticed these today, and thought of you!

Tunershop - Wheels - 18 inches - BORBET XL - tuning - german wheels and tires - spacers - coilovers
Not exactly the same, but lots of similarities

[DDTW]

Jsut noticed these today, and thought of you!

Tunershop - Wheels - 18 inches - BORBET XL - tuning - german wheels and tires - spacers - coilovers
Not exactly the same, but lots of similarities

They look very similar to:

[Bakks]

I've been in touch with the Hartmann guys from the US and they do not ship the wheels to AU. I've also spoken to my local contacts and they told me that no-one imports Hartmann wheels to AU!

After having some quick quotes drawn up for shipping the wheels in privatelly ($500-$700).. I am heartbroken to say the least. Will most definatelly not be ordering them now as shipping them in is just too pricey.. Was looking to put that money towards a good set of tyres.

Can anyone here reccomend me a similar wheel to the above Hartmann that can be sourced locally?

On another note.. I am sick of Australia being so limited with options.. *sigh*

If you use a company like shipito they will give you an American address which Hartmann can ship to, and then shipito will forward the wheels onto you. Price is about $400 for freight if I recall.

[theserbian1]

DOPE. I f*cking love those wheels.

very nice....good choice..!...i like it

[MiiLos]

If you use a company like shipito they will give you an American address which Hartmann can ship to, and then shipito will forward the wheels onto you. Price is about $400 for freight if I recall.

thanks mate, i might actually look into this.. just played around with some figures and it gave a quote of $400.

Jsut noticed these today, and thought of you!

Tunershop - Wheels - 18 inches - BORBET XL - tuning - german wheels and tires - spacers - coilovers
Not exactly the same, but lots of similarities

Yep they arent bad but they dont have the wow factor that the Hartman ones have, i think i might just go to some wheel shops one the car arrives and see if theres anything i like that dont have to be ordered. Otherwise i might just drop the ride height a bit and save up for something real nice.

[MiiLos]

just wondering if anyone has had any experience with IROC wheels? whats their quality, reputation, etc. like?

i found a set on ebay that are exactly the same as the Hartmann wheels i was after earlier but couldnt ship from US.

this is the listing on eBay. they are going pretty cheap! any feedback would be appreciated