The Official Mk7 Wheel Thread

[AdamD]

VW WATKINS GLEN
Specs: 18 x 7.5, ET51, weight tbc

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That looks great!

[Dutch77]

That looks great!

Yeah, if I'd been able to source a set of OEMs at the right price I would have been happy with this look. As you know though the imported price wasn't really competitive with other branded options. If a set of these become available off an Australian ED35 in good condition down the track I'd definitely consider them if I wanted a change and an OEM finish.

[Lemonskin]

Tempe Tyres has R8 reps for $175 per wheel... seems pretty reasonable? Only in 18"+ though. Anyone this these would look good on the GTI? 18x8.0 R8-10 Gunmetal

[Dutch77]

Tempe Tyres has R8 reps for $175 per wheel... seems pretty reasonable? Only in 18"+ though. Anyone this these would look good on the GTI? 18x8.0 R8-10 Gunmetal

18 x 8 ET45 should be fine. The price is fine for reps but who knows the quality and weight (thus why I am not a fan of cheap reps).

Can doctor up a Mk7 pic later, but here's a Polo wearing them with similar sharper lines to the Mk7:



They probably work well with the lines if that design is your thing, they remind me a little of Santiagos from the distance.

[Dutch77]

APR FORGED PROTOTYPE
Specs: 19 x 8.5, ET tbc, weight 18.7lbs/8.5kg





These were shown by APR USA at a recent show, just a prototype at this stage.

Not sure if Guy can chip any additional information or not?

[Dutch77]

ETABETA VENTI-R
Specs: 20 x 9, ET38, weight tbc
Other: H&R coil overs, lift system and fender extensions









These wheels are around €1700 before freight, duties and taxes. Some nice designs in the range: homeen

[Dutch77]

BBS CH BLACK - REVISITED
Specs: 18 x 8.5, ET35, weight 24.7lbs/11.2kg







Another look at BBS CH in black again, this time in an 18 inch fitment on a red GTI with stock suspension. This specification won't be sitting inside the guards, however you can pick this wheel up in an 18 x 8 ET50 which will be fine.

Note: not a legal fitment in Australia

[Dutch77]

SCHMIDT XS5
Specs: 20 x 8.5 (f), 20 x 9 (r), ETC tbc, weight tbc









A very concave, premium priced option with custom offsets for different vehicles: Dive into the world of Schmidt wheels - german-wheels.com - Schmidt Revolution

[Dutch77]

ROTIFORM SNA - REVISITED
Specs: 20 x 9 tbc, ET40 tbc, weight tbc
Other: RideAir V3 suspension, 3M phosphor vinyl wrap, Mk6 R front bar











Yes a second revisit in a day, but given the 'Golf 7 Light Tron' was probably the best show Golf going around when the Mk7 came out its worth a look. Plus the SNA wheels just look great on the Golf. The cast versions are fairly cheap, but if you're going forged prepare for a big spend: •|• Rotiform Wheels •|• I don't care, I might just look at these one day. Plus I think it's cool an airbagged car belongs to Hansjurgen Windpassinger, and glows in the dark. Is their an ADR for this locally?

[Billecartz]

My MK7 GTI with RS4 B8 Rims

[Dutch77]

Thanks for posting that up, any other shots?

Also, what are the specs on the rims? Genuine or reps? I'm guessing genuine given the Audi caps.

Straight lines are working on that design, has an OEM feel.

[Dutch77]

CARACTERE CW1
Specs: 19 x 8.5, ET50, weight tbc







Belgian tuner Caractere have produced a styling kit for the Mk7 and fitted it with their CW1 wheels which come in the listed specs as well as a smaller 18 x 8 ET50 but they're not cheap - about $2800 for the 18s and $3800 for the 19s plus freight, duties and taxes. If you're seeking this look, and maintaining the same Mk7 friendly fitment then why not a similar wheel that is a lot cheaper and Audi OEM?



The new S3 wheels look similar but the straight edged centre of the spokes suit the Mk7 styling more. In 18 x 7.5 ET51 sizing second hand stock is floating around.

[Dutch77]

AUDI RS4 ROTORS
Specs: 19 x 8.5, ET43, weight tbc





South African firm VAG Motorsport prepared these renderings for a client who was fitting the ABT bodywork kit to their Mk7 and Audi RS4 5 spoke rotors. This gives a reasonable idea how they'd work with the Mk7 styling, and while OEM wheels do come up second hand this is also a very common replica wheel available from any number of discount shops locally.

[Dutch77]

VW TALLADEGAS - REVISITED
Specs: 19 x 8, ET50, weight tbc

[Dutch77]

B&B AUTOMOBILETECHNIK B10
Specs: 19 x 8, ET tbc, weight tbc







Not a bad looking wheel from German tuner B&B Automobiletechnik also available in a 18 x 8, although these look like they may be 20s; their site advises €2400 for 18s and €3100 for 19s fitted with Dunlop tyres - including VAT, but ex freight and local duties/taxes: Willkommen bei B&B Automobiltechnik - Tuning made in Germany