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**Dutch77** · 19-11-2018, 07:25 PM

Originally posted by shauno View Post

Or the new WGR’s...
Apologies for the pre-Wednesday Wagon

Well then..

**shauno** · 19-11-2018, 07:26 PM

The Official Mk7 Wheel Thread

Another pre-Wednesday

Rotiform FLG (though can’t tell if it’s cast or a custom forged version)

EDIT: Cast version is 18x8.5 ET45, weight is 11.3kg, which isn’t too bad... about the same as a BBS SR

**bkpr** · 19-11-2018, 07:56 PM

Originally posted by Dutch77 View Post

There's a few decent ones around, I haven't got any handy but google will hit one. willtheyfit.com or similar is one.

That is flippin’ brilliant. Thanks!

**tigger73** · 19-11-2018, 10:49 PM

Your stock Pretoria's are 19x8 ET50 vs Dutch "ideal" of 19x8.5ET45: Online Wheel and Tyre Fitment Calculator. Offset, Tyre Stretch and Speedo Error | Will They Fit

So "ideal" has 11mm more poke.

Those A3/S3 option wheels you were looking at could work but at 19x8.5 ET54 they're a reasonably conservative wheel: Online Wheel and Tyre Fitment Calculator. Offset, Tyre Stretch and Speedo Error | Will They Fit

So the A3/S3 wheels are 2mm more poke which is at least in the right direction, however if you're going to lower your car you'll be wanting to fit spacers to make them sit more flush. Of course nobody uses spacer here because they aren't legal and you'll require longer wheel bolts too. Costs more money, insurance may not cover you in a crash just to get them sitting right so may as well have spent the extra and got the "right" wheels in the first place!!!

**Dutch77** · 20-11-2018, 07:25 AM

Originally posted by shauno View Post

EDIT: Cast version is 18x8.5 ET45, weight is 11.3kg, which isn’t too bad... about the same as a BBS SR

That's a good looking "regular" wheel, and definitely "light" for a cast Rotiform; I am guessing by virtue that it is a light/spoke design compared to some of the heavier looking show wheels available.

**Dutch77** · 20-11-2018, 07:27 AM

Originally posted by bkpr View Post

That is flippin’ brilliant. Thanks!

I like to help the humans sometimes.

Originally posted by tigger73 View Post

.. just to get them sitting right so may as well have spent the extra and got the "right" wheels in the first place!!!

Wise words heard the world over.

Unless you're a wheel nut fixated on a specific rare wheel then I'd suggest always just finding the one that fits in the first place. And if that costs more than a crappy rep, save.

**bkpr** · 20-11-2018, 08:28 AM

Originally posted by tigger73 View Post

Costs more money, insurance may not cover you in a crash just to get them sitting right so may as well have spent the extra and got the "right" wheels in the first place!!!

Agreed 100%. Have been playing around with that willtheyfit.com and am learning stuff. Definitely don’t want to do anything that insurance can use as an excuse!

Originally posted by Dutch77 View Post

Unless you're a wheel nut fixated on a specific rare wheel then I'd suggest always just finding the one that fits in the first place. And if that costs more than a crappy rep, save.

Absolutely. Obviously without a car (yet) I’m just kicking the tires (snap!) of the whole idea. I’ve been playing around in the fantastic Konfigurator on the BBS site and if I decide on BBS, I have two wheels in mind: SX in diamond cut, and SR in crystal black. With others I’ll need to break out the PShop skillz[emoji3481].

**Dutch77** · 20-11-2018, 08:37 AM

That's half the fun.

I hadn't seen the SR in black, it does come up pretty well in the diamond cut as something that looks OEM, IMO.

Puns are always accepted here, while I think Tobacco Week proved without access to Photoshop my ability to produce pictures is limited.

**Dutch77** · 20-11-2018, 10:31 AM

tigger's Trailer Tuesday:

yeah it's a thing now.

**tigger73** · 20-11-2018, 01:34 PM

Trailer Tuesday Golf Style:

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**Dutch77** · 20-11-2018, 01:49 PM

I would have named it 'Golfs with stock wheels towing various trailers Tuesday' but ETTO.

**tigger73** · 20-11-2018, 02:12 PM

The Official Mk7 Wheel Thread

Originally posted by Dutch77 View Post

I would have named it 'Golfs with stock wheels towing various trailers Tuesday' but ETTO.

I challenge you to find 5 x Golf with aftermarket wheels towing a trailer for next weeks edition... [emoji1787][emoji1787][emoji1787]

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**Dutch77** · 20-11-2018, 02:38 PM

Do people who care enough about making their rides clean with wheels etc. then ruin them with tow bars generally?

In this day and age everyone should know a dual cab numpty - you just hassle them to get things done.