The Official Mk7 Wheel Thread

[Dutch77]

Another Chinese tyre:

[Indoctrine]

I want to think about wheels in a few months for my Mk7.5. Currently got the 16" Torontos. Not looking to increase in size too much, 18" would probably be my upper limit, don't want to ruin the ride or have to buy ridiculously expensive rubber.

Don't want to do anything illegal, so nothing that requires spacers or will sit outside the guards and don't want anything too ostentatious. The wheels (Lyon) on my Mk7 suited it but the facelift is a lot sportier and the wheels on it just look kind of wrong. I suspect this limits me quite a bit... Any suggestions?

[gillant]

My new wheels. Speedy Cheetah 18 x 8 et45 on 235 x 40 x 18
might need some spacers on the back and maybe lowered springs.

[DU30]

Here’s mine Ssr gtx01 on Michellin Ps4s


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[Dutch77]

I want to think about wheels in a few months for my Mk7.5. Currently got the 16" Torontos. Not looking to increase in size too much, 18" would probably be my upper limit, don't want to ruin the ride or have to buy ridiculously expensive rubber.

Don't want to do anything illegal, so nothing that requires spacers or will sit outside the guards and don't want anything too ostentatious. The wheels (Lyon) on my Mk7 suited it but the facelift is a lot sportier and the wheels on it just look kind of wrong. I suspect this limits me quite a bit... Any suggestions?

What's your budget?

If you want to smarten things up OEM go and grab the R Line 18s for sale on here - the simple twin five spoke looks great on the Golfs.

Of course if you can up the budget and go after market branded then we can have some fun..

[Dutch77]

My new wheels. Speedy Cheetah 18 x 8 et45 on 235 x 40 x 18
might need some spacers on the back and maybe lowered springs.

Yep - with that design and the lip it would certainly look tougher with both those options, however need to weigh up the ride on the springs and the legal risk on spacers.

Here’s mine Ssr gtx01 on Michellin Ps4s

Geez, I disappear for 24 hours and suddenly we have VWW users doing wheels AND posting the proof.

Thanks gillant and DU30!

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Some Brazilian 20s - like other things it's good to look but something a size down is more practical:

[Indoctrine]

What's your budget?

If you want to smarten things up OEM go and grab the R Line 18s for sale on here - the simple twin five spoke looks great on the Golfs.

Of course if you can up the budget and go after market branded then we can have some fun..

I saw similar 5 spoke wheels on a Mercedes A class today and thought "I reckon they'd look nice on my Golf". I am actually unsure what the price range on wheels would be but my inclination is to put some RE003 rubber on whatever I buy, so I need to budget a few hundred for that. I also don't wanna look like too much of a wanker with my just above base model Golf.

[Dutch77]

I saw similar 5 spoke wheels on a Mercedes A class today and thought "I reckon they'd look nice on my Golf". I am actually unsure what the price range on wheels would be but my inclination is to put some RE003 rubber on whatever I buy, so I need to budget a few hundred for that. I also don't wanna look like too much of a wanker with my just above base model Golf.

Those wheels would look very smart on your blue ride for sure.

Otherwise the world is your oyster if you go after market, I'd just suggest grabbing something branded so you know it's of reputable quality. And if it happens to be something high end from OZ, BBS or HRE then let me know.

Stay classy and there's little chance of wanker status. 18s will generally work without a drop if they're not overly aggressive offset wise, and will still ride decently. Sounds like you don't want to be going above that anyway.

Some of the best rides in this monumental thread are 'base models' so don't let that stop you having fun.

[Indoctrine]

Those wheels would look very smart on your blue ride for sure.

Otherwise the world is your oyster if you go after market, I'd just suggest grabbing something branded so you know it's of reputable quality. And if it happens to be something high end from OZ, BBS or HRE then let me know.

Stay classy and there's little chance of wanker status. 18s will generally work without a drop if they're not overly aggressive offset wise, and will still ride decently. Sounds like you don't want to be going above that anyway.

Some of the best rides in this monumental thread are 'base models' so don't let that stop you having fun.

Those R Line wheels do look nice, sadly they're in the wrong state. Had a quick look on eBay at aftermarket, there's some cool stuff there but not sure I can justify the money.

I'd be hesitant to lower as well, I have to be careful backing out of the driveway as it is because it'll occasionally slam the brakes on. It's my daily, so I have to be practical while still making it mine. First modification planned is some whiter halogens because the colour difference between the headlights and LED running lights is... unfortunate.

Thanks for the suggestions.

[Dutch77]

Those R Line wheels do look nice, sadly they're in the wrong state. Had a quick look on eBay at aftermarket, there's some cool stuff there but not sure I can justify the money.

I'd be hesitant to lower as well, I have to be careful backing out of the driveway as it is because it'll occasionally slam the brakes on. It's my daily, so I have to be practical while still making it mine. First modification planned is some whiter halogens because the colour difference between the headlights and LED running lights is... unfortunate.

Thanks for the suggestions.

Freight would be no more than $100..

Otherwise keep an eye out for other OEM 18s that come up as they will always complement the Golf.

Understood re: lowering - I've been down that road myself before and as much as I love the look I struggle to justify it on a daily these days.

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