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The Official Mk7 Wheel Thread

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  • these look really good too, like the detail milling on spokes

    anyone know what they are? i looked at AG's website which is mostly oem reps but couldn't see them

    Dutch where are ya mate
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    • 2010 R35 GTR - 500awkw/1180awnm full bolt-on E85, WR600 ball bearing turbos, ported/polished intake manifold, Dodson Billet Sportsman, built & tuned by Willall Racing
    • 2012 Evo X MR - 300awkw/463awnm full bolt-on E85, 712GTP turbo, GSC S1 cams, Dodson Clubman, Dodson heated trans pan, Ohlins DFV, built by RoadTrackRally, tuned by Dan McCoey

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    • Originally posted by domino_z View Post
      my only complaint with the SR is the lack of spoke milling for that aggressive look - like the R-ID has

      i have Wedsports's on my evo which have the spokes milled out, and had to pay extra to have it done on my ADV's on the GTR
      They are fairly chunky which I think stems from the fact they were originally intended as a winter wheel and not a sports wheel; given your obvious interest and budget I can't see them meeting your requirements. I'd be looking further up the range or alternatives.

      Originally posted by domino_z View Post
      these look really good too, like the detail milling on spokes

      anyone know what they are? i looked at AG's website which is mostly oem reps but couldn't see them

      Dutch where are ya mate
      That's easily solved - go to Avant Garde wheels rather than the local AG wheels website, two completely separate entities. The wheels you're keen on are fairly high end, high quality units as opposed to OEM knock offs.

      Those particular wheels would be the M590.

      --- FS: 2016 Golf GTI 40 years, white, DSG, 18,xxxkm -------------------------------------------------------------------
      2019 Audi SQ5 | 2016 Golf GTI CS + OZ UL HLTs | Retired: 2018 Audi RS3 sportback + OZ Leggera HLTs
      2017 Golf R Wolfsburg Sportwagen | 2016 BMW 340i + M-Performance tune/exhaust | 2015 Audi S3 sedan
      2014 Golf GTI + OZ Leggera HLTs | 2012 Polo 77TSI (hers) | 2010 Golf GTI Stage 2 + OZ ST LMs

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      • I found that build thread on facebook. Owner confirmed 19x8.5 +45 with 5mm spacer in front and 10mm spacer in rear

        Rear looks like it'll rub and without a drop will stick out too much with spacers

        That offset/width seems to be common mk7 fitment, but does anyone go lower into 40s, even an 8.5 + 40 would be perfect looking at front wheel stance on this car

        http://instagramtag.com/p/vMjqyCG00c/

        I've never heard of Avantgarde wheels but shot them off an email for pricing

        Wheels on without spacers
        http://instagramtag.com/p/uHc9U1G0_i/
        Last edited by domino_z; 03-01-2015, 09:49 AM.
        • 2010 R35 GTR - 500awkw/1180awnm full bolt-on E85, WR600 ball bearing turbos, ported/polished intake manifold, Dodson Billet Sportsman, built & tuned by Willall Racing
        • 2012 Evo X MR - 300awkw/463awnm full bolt-on E85, 712GTP turbo, GSC S1 cams, Dodson Clubman, Dodson heated trans pan, Ohlins DFV, built by RoadTrackRally, tuned by Dan McCoey

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        • Originally posted by domino_z View Post
          I found that build thread on facebook. Owner confirmed 19x8.5 +45 with 5mm spacer in front and 10mm spacer in rear

          Rear looks like it'll rub and without a drop will stick out too much with spacers

          That offset/width seems to be common mk7 fitment, but does anyone go lower into 40s, even an 8.5 + 40 would be perfect looking at front wheel stance on this car

          InstagramTag

          I've never heard of Avantgarde wheels but shot them off an email for pricing

          Wheels on without spacers
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          We are seeing all kinds of fitments being done, and it will only get crazier with the USA in full swing on the GTI and R (oddly they were behind most of the rest of the world on the Mk7). It really depends on how much work you want to do to make it fit here legally, keeping on mind in other parts of the world this is of either no concern or different rules in the first place.

          The Mk7 definitely has more room than the Mk6 - so the x 8.5 ET45 is definitely now more common. There is more room in the rear so you will get poke issues on the front first, Avdo had ET44 from memory on his first set of Rays and believe he had a little poke up front (on stock suspension at that stage - he is now on KW DDCs).

          I was looking for a fairly conservative setup with some dropped weight so left it at x 8 ET48 and obviously have lots of room spare. Wheels at the corners is fine, but as I'm not chasing a show look it wasn't really an aim for me.

          Avante Garde do some good wheels generally aimed at the Euros, I'm assuming you're coming from more of a Jap background. At a guess a set of 19s freighted and with taxes/duties paid is probably pushing into the $4-5k range, although like most higher end wheel companies they do have a spread of pricing. I haven't got a contact for them either so I will stick to admiring pics - but would welcome some posts on here of a local car.

          --- FS: 2016 Golf GTI 40 years, white, DSG, 18,xxxkm -------------------------------------------------------------------
          2019 Audi SQ5 | 2016 Golf GTI CS + OZ UL HLTs | Retired: 2018 Audi RS3 sportback + OZ Leggera HLTs
          2017 Golf R Wolfsburg Sportwagen | 2016 BMW 340i + M-Performance tune/exhaust | 2015 Audi S3 sedan
          2014 Golf GTI + OZ Leggera HLTs | 2012 Polo 77TSI (hers) | 2010 Golf GTI Stage 2 + OZ ST LMs

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          • Speaking of Avant Gardes, the below car was being offered up by a USA dealer partially modded - initially with AG M510s before being swapped out for the 3SDM 0.06s in 19 x 8.5:

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            The full summary is:

            In light of our new Performance and Tuning center here at Smith Volkswagen, we are now offering upgraded cars straight from our dealer. We have here a 2015 GTI S 6Spd that has a tasteful round of performance modifications as well as some aesthetic mods. The car has been completed here at the dealer by certified technicians and will not effect the warranty that comes with the vehicle from the factory.

            The Car was originally done with 19x8.5 Avant Garde M510's in Dolphin Grey. However, since the photo was taken we went a different way. We decided to put a set of 19x8.5 3SDM .06's. They look fantastic.

            H&R Street Performace Coilovers
            42 Draft Designs Street Series Stainless Downpipe with high flow catalytic converter
            XENCN Yellow DRL/high beam headlight bulbs
            PIAA Extreme white plus low beam headlight bulbs
            Black GTI Fender side badges
            Black vinyl wrapped grill stripe
            35% window tint all the way around
            Carbon Fiber Mirror Caps

            This GTI has a base MSRP
            $26,085.00
            and our asking price is only
            $31,964

            which is less than a fully equipped GTI and it is already awesome looking. If there is something that you do not want on this car. We do of course have the option of ordering a specific vehicle for you and doing this at a very aggressive price.

            --- FS: 2016 Golf GTI 40 years, white, DSG, 18,xxxkm -------------------------------------------------------------------
            2019 Audi SQ5 | 2016 Golf GTI CS + OZ UL HLTs | Retired: 2018 Audi RS3 sportback + OZ Leggera HLTs
            2017 Golf R Wolfsburg Sportwagen | 2016 BMW 340i + M-Performance tune/exhaust | 2015 Audi S3 sedan
            2014 Golf GTI + OZ Leggera HLTs | 2012 Polo 77TSI (hers) | 2010 Golf GTI Stage 2 + OZ ST LMs

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            • i've mod'd all kinds of cars over the years

              my last euro was a c63 (stock wheels) and an e46 m3 i put work vs-xx on

              i won't be altering suspension on the golf as it's meant to be a comfortable daily driver

              4-5k isn't too bad if they're a forged wheel, otherwise i'll look at going with another set of ADVs
              • 2010 R35 GTR - 500awkw/1180awnm full bolt-on E85, WR600 ball bearing turbos, ported/polished intake manifold, Dodson Billet Sportsman, built & tuned by Willall Racing
              • 2012 Evo X MR - 300awkw/463awnm full bolt-on E85, 712GTP turbo, GSC S1 cams, Dodson Clubman, Dodson heated trans pan, Ohlins DFV, built by RoadTrackRally, tuned by Dan McCoey

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              • Installed some 19 inch to my GTI yesterday . m.
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                • Originally posted by domino_z View Post
                  i've mod'd all kinds of cars over the years

                  my last euro was a c63 (stock wheels) and an e46 m3 i put work vs-xx on

                  i won't be altering suspension on the golf as it's meant to be a comfortable daily driver

                  4-5k isn't too bad if they're a forged wheel, otherwise i'll look at going with another set of ADVs
                  Remind me to ask for a visit to your garage when I'm in Melbourne next.

                  I've toyed with playing with the car as well but since moving across the country my daily drive actually qualifies as a 'drive' and I think I'll be staying stock as well..

                  I might have under quoted on the AVs, I saw some $1250 per wheel pricing in USD, which would be from the forged range but does mean the landed price is a decent amount higher than $4-5k.

                  Originally posted by JP 62 View Post
                  Installed some 19 inch to my GTI yesterday.
                  Thanks for posting this up, I'm assuming these must be x 8.5 ET45 as well which is good timing.

                  That looks really clean, I'm not always a big fan of the traditional five spoke but the silver on red is a great match, what suspension are you running?

                  (that also looks an after market tip? or have you got a system running as well? I like that clean angled tip)

                  --- FS: 2016 Golf GTI 40 years, white, DSG, 18,xxxkm -------------------------------------------------------------------
                  2019 Audi SQ5 | 2016 Golf GTI CS + OZ UL HLTs | Retired: 2018 Audi RS3 sportback + OZ Leggera HLTs
                  2017 Golf R Wolfsburg Sportwagen | 2016 BMW 340i + M-Performance tune/exhaust | 2015 Audi S3 sedan
                  2014 Golf GTI + OZ Leggera HLTs | 2012 Polo 77TSI (hers) | 2010 Golf GTI Stage 2 + OZ ST LMs

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                  • Thought I'd follow on from my last 'USA dealer' post with a few shots of their accessories area - want to order some ASAs or Enkeis? How about some APR gear fitted? No problems, the dealer will do it and make sure your warranty is still intact. Still, this is the land where the DSG magically grows a warranty out to.. 10 yrs/100k or 6 yrs/60k, I've seen both but either way.

                    Meanwhile our fun Australian branch will flag your car and threaten you with a blown warranty.

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                    --- FS: 2016 Golf GTI 40 years, white, DSG, 18,xxxkm -------------------------------------------------------------------
                    2019 Audi SQ5 | 2016 Golf GTI CS + OZ UL HLTs | Retired: 2018 Audi RS3 sportback + OZ Leggera HLTs
                    2017 Golf R Wolfsburg Sportwagen | 2016 BMW 340i + M-Performance tune/exhaust | 2015 Audi S3 sedan
                    2014 Golf GTI + OZ Leggera HLTs | 2012 Polo 77TSI (hers) | 2010 Golf GTI Stage 2 + OZ ST LMs

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                    • Thanks Dutch
                      yes they are 19x8.5 ET 45, and I picked these wheels as the will be easy to clean compared to the original Performance wheels and also I think black wheels have been over killed. I've installed VWR springs and I've only changed the tips not exhaust system .

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                      • Originally posted by Dutch77 View Post
                        Speaking to AdamD I suggested it would be good if we perhaps started up a wheel/rim/tyre thread specifically for the Mk7s especially given a few of us are now starting to hunt around for wheel options.

                        I thought I'd start it off with details on the OEM wheels and then branch out from there. I will add/fill-in/correct as we go along and more information comes along. Please PM me if you think changes are required to any details so this thread can be a useful tool for all involved.

                        I'd welcome pics and details from anyone who has already changed their wheels over. Please provide details on the wheels (brand, model, color, diameter, width and offset) where known and also advise whether your car is running any modified suspension components which could impact the fitment.

                        Important note: not all wheels in this thread are legal fitment in Australia. The thread should be used as a style guide only and any fitment issues checked prior to committing to a set of wheels. Feel free to post questions in the thread.



                        BROOKLYN
                        What we would have got as standard if VWA didn't make 18s standard

                        [ATTACH=CONFIG]10019[/ATTACH]



                        AUSTIN
                        Specs: 18 x 7.5, ET49, weight tbc
                        Details: standard fitment to GTI
                        [ATTACH=CONFIG]8960[/ATTACH]

                        [ATTACH=CONFIG]10020[/ATTACH]



                        SANTIAGO
                        Specs: 19 x 7.5, ET51, weight tbc
                        Details: standard fitment to GTI PP
                        [ATTACH=CONFIG]8962[/ATTACH]

                        [ATTACH=CONFIG]10021[/ATTACH]



                        CADIZ
                        Specs: 19 x 8, ET50, weight tbc
                        Details: standard fitment to R
                        [ATTACH=CONFIG]8961[/ATTACH]



                        PRETORIA
                        Specs: 19 x 8, ET50, weight tbc
                        Details: optional fitment to R from certain dealers
                        [ATTACH=CONFIG]8963[/ATTACH]



                        MOTORSPORT
                        Specs: 18 x 7.5, ET51, weight 23.1lbs/10.5kg
                        Details: optional fitment from dealers
                        [ATTACH=CONFIG]8964[/ATTACH]

                        Another look at VW Motorsport wheels, this time in the anthracite finish.

                        [ATTACH=CONFIG]10547[/ATTACH]

                        [ATTACH=CONFIG]10546[/ATTACH]




                        Note: A number of the above cars are on lowered springs.
                        I have recently changed my stock Cadiz 19s to a set of
                        SSR GTV02 19x8.5 +45 in flat black and I just today tried to weight a stock Cadiz 19 to see how heavy it is.
                        I was always wondering about the weight of Cadiz.

                        Surprisingly, cadiz 19 is quite light actually much lighter than I thought.
                        It weighted in at 11kg according to my
                        bathroom scale.
                        I know bathroom scale is not the best way to weight a wheel but it still can be used as a guide at least.

                        On a side note, my SSR GTV02 19x8.5 +45 weighted in at 10.5kg using the same scale. SSR GTV02 is flow formed and I knew it was not the lightest but 10.5kg is somewhat disappointing.
                        Still a bit lighter than stock cadiz though.

                        Here are some pics of my 7R with SSR GTV02.

                        19x8.5 +45 weight : 10.5kg

                        MY15 Golf 7 R / Lapiz Blue

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                        • Lookin good Corsa, where did you source these rims and what approx $ Also did the existing tires work with the new rims? cheers

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                          • Originally posted by andrew7 View Post
                            Lookin good Corsa, where did you source these rims and what approx $ Also did the existing tires work with the new rims? cheers
                            Thanks andrew..

                            I got my rims through JDM Concept in Sydney.
                            I ordered them sometime in Sept 14 when JDM Concept ran a special on SSR rims and I think it was about $1800 delivered including SSR hub rings.
                            They come with valve stem, stickers and center caps but no hub rings.

                            As shown in pics, stock Bridgestone RE050A 235 35 19 tyres fit perfect on 8.5J. No issues at all.
                            MY15 Golf 7 R / Lapiz Blue

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                            • ^ thanks for that, looking for some new shoes for my Mk7 Pure White R and these would fit the bill nicely.

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                              • Back on page 101 of this thread I found just the right car to use to mock up the graphite OZ ULs I'm weighing against the black wheels ala Josh84. Not the best edit but if you don't critically stare at the wheels you get the perfect idea of graphite on black. I think this is what I'll go with when the car shows up and just thought I'd share...



                                Thanks again, Dutch, for an awesome thread. I promise some pics once my R is delivered and sorted...
                                -JM

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