The Official Mk7 Wheel Thread

[gustogroove]

Great thread!

[Dutch77]

Great thread!

Thanks - hoping to update on an ad hoc basis and have other VWW members add their wheel mods as they start to appear!

[Dutch77]

BC FORGED HB27
Specs: from 18 x 8 to 21 x 11, ETxx, weight tbc
Details: unknown lowering







BC Forged wheels are made from forged T6061 aluminium and are made to order to your specifications, so it appears a Golf friendly width and offset can be arranged. Not a cheap option with these wheels around $US4000 but there are some cheaper alternatives. Some great designs and finishes, if you're bored have a drool at BC Forged Wheels USA - PYSpeed Automotive Multi-Piece Custom Wheels Built for Every Car Application

[Dutch77]

VW MOTORSPORT
Specs: 18 x 7.5, ET51, weight 23.1lbs/10.5kg
Details: optional fitment from dealers





A couple of snaps of VWW cars - diesel_DSG's white TSI and MIRSAD's PP GTI (hope they don't mind me including their cars here).

[Dutch77]

VW INTERLAGOS/TURBINE
Specs: 18 x 8, ET41, weight tbc





OK, I am by no means advocating crimes against good taste by chucking orange wheels on to a white car, so I've toned it down in picture two. These wheels are fitted to some Passat CCs locally, but also appear on European Scirrocos as well. OEMs crop up now and then but reps will be easier and come from numerous sources, and numerous finishes. Even found a set on EBay UK fitted with Falken tyres for $1,250 (excluding shipping and any import costs).

[Idle]

The Motorsport wheels remind me of Sankey's from the 1920's.

Very common on English cars of the time.

[wasabiz]

I think the 19 inch wheel grew on me. Whenever I see an 18 inch on a GTI, felt abit too small for my cup of tea.

[Dutch77]

The Motorsport wheels remind me of Sankey's from the 1920's.

You're not wrong..

I think the 19 inch wheel grew on me. Whenever I see an 18 inch on a GTI, felt abit too small for my cup of tea.

Each to their own. The 19s definitely have a good look - although I'd have to go aftermarket over Santiagos, and I'd be wanting to lower further. I'm looking after market myself, but sticking to 18s for the extra rubber, lighter weight and better performance. I think 18s suit the Golf just fine, it was the 17s on the Mk6 GTI that definitely looked on the small side.

[Dutch77]

LAMBORGHINI CALLISTO
Specs: 19 x 8.5, ET42, weight tbc
Details: assuming 4 x Gallardo fronts used, rears are 19 x 11, ET55; H&R suspension kit









Nothing like a set of exotic wheels on a Golf. Using genuine wheels won't be cheap, although surprisingly seems to be quite a few odd lots floating around on eBay so tracking down four genuine fronts may be possible, although would require some major work to fit. Also available as reps in more favourable fitments.

Note: not a legal fitment in Australia

[wasabiz]

Each to their own. The 19s definitely have a good look - although I'd have to go aftermarket over Santiagos, and I'd be wanting to lower further. I'm looking after market myself, but sticking to 18s for the extra rubber, lighter weight and better performance. I think 18s suit the Golf just fine, it was the 17s on the Mk6 GTI that definitely looked on the small side.

Haha true, but I agree with you on the lowering part. I'll do that at one stage later this year. ��
Been looking at KW DDC, but dat price....

[Dutch77]

Haha true, but I agree with you on the lowering part. I'll do that at one stage later this year.

Look forward to seeing that, make sure you get some pics up.

Just springs or coil overs?

[wasabiz]

Look forward to seeing that, make sure you get some pics up.

Just springs or coil overs?

Coilovers, hoping to get a DDC compatible one.

[Dutch77]

Coilovers, hoping to get a DDC compatible one.

Of course.. keep forgetting all cars are now fitted with it. Those KWs are neat but yes, the price ain't pretty, although if the ride quality is good then it may be a cost worth bearing.

[Dutch77]

KRAFTBERG 'VOSSEN VVSCV3' REPS
Specs: 19 x 8.5 (f) 19 x 9.5 (r), ET45, weight tbc
Details: H&R coil overs fitted





Gold on red hmm. Don't know anything about these actual wheels, but the original Vossens look beautiful and come in silver, matte graphite and machined matte black. The 19 x 8.5s do come in ET45 so could be made to fit with a little work and minus that rear end poke! I did a quick calculation and the Vossens would land here with duties/taxes for around $3,300.

Note: not a legal fitment in Australia

[nat225]

KRAFTBERG 'VOSSEN VVSCV3' REPS
Specs: 19 x 8.5 (f) 19 x 9.5 (r), ET45, weight tbc
Details: H&R coil overs fitted

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Gold on red hmm. Don't know anything about these actual wheels, but the original Vossens look beautiful and come in silver, matte graphite and machined matte black. The 19 x 8.5s do come in ET45 so could be made to fit with a little work and minus that rear end poke! I did a quick calculation and the Vossens would land here with duties/taxes for around $3,300.

That would be instant defect from the popo ans denied insurance claim...

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