The Official Mk7 Wheel Thread

[Dutch77]

FABULOUS PROFOUND
Specs: 18 x 9 (f) 18 x 10 (r), ET tbc, weight tbc
Tyres: Kumho Solus 215/40
Other: Airlift suspension









With a name like that it could only be a Japanese sourced wheel.

Note: not a legal fitment in Australia

[Dutch77]

XXR 535
Specs: 18 x 8.75, ET tbc, weight tbc
Tyres: Kumho Solus 215/40
Other: Airlift suspension





Same car, new wheels. The XXRs are another Japanese brand popular on, not surprisingly, Japanese cars. They're available locally from discount tyre shops - just watch who you deal with as there are a few shonks out there.

Note: not a legal fitment in Australia

[Dutch77]

STILAUTO SR1300
Specs: 17 x 7, ET37, weight tbc
Other: Eibach Prokit springs

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STILAUTO SR1300
Specs: 17 x 7, ET37, weight tbc
Other: Eibach Prokit springs

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After all these 19" and even 20" wheels in previous posts, 17s just don't cut it anymore. They look so small in the wheelarches!

[Dutch77]

After all these 19" and even 20" wheels in previous posts, 17s just don't cut it anymore. They look so small in the wheelarches!

Ha, so very true - 18s are still my preference personally (looks, performance and comfort) although I'd stretch to 19s for a bit more show in the right design, but I enjoy perving on some of these show/stance cars running the 20s.

However my intention with the thread was to always showcase wheels for all people, so some will still be looking at 17s for comfort/price. I guess it also still shows off the design reasonably well as a style guide if someone found a similar design in a larger size.

[xxtrickzxx]

i finally managed to get a few minutes spare today so i took a few slightly better pictures whilst on the way to work,I've now fitted the vw caps also,looking at the pictures after uploading to photo bucket(which now look dull) it seems even their software struggles with how bright in the flesh these alloys are.

[Dutch77]

Massive thumbs up, great choice and a big improvement over the Cadiz you were running before. Thanks for posting up an updated picture collection!

[kreuze]

For some reason the car looks more like a MK VI to me with those rims.

Should be more love for the Cadiz rims in here. I think they along with the GTI Performance look great.

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Mmm these look good. I was initially skeptical that they wouldn't really work with the mk7r body but I'm pleasantly surprised. Looks very OEM+, nice work!

[Mikey1]

Mmm these look good. I was initially skeptical that they wouldn't really work with the mk7r body but I'm pleasantly surprised. Looks very OEM+, nice work!

Blends in very well with the silver backed mirrors, which is what I'm hoping to achieve.

[Mikey1]

For some reason the car looks more like a MK VI to me with those rims.

Should be more love for the Cadiz rims in here. I think they along with the GTI Performance look great.

I think you might be part of a small minority who would share your sentiment. The primary issue is not actually the wheels, but rather the annoying lack of choice afforded to the Australian consumer, whereas in other markets, alternative OEM models and sizes are available to order as part of a custom build, which makes only a relatively small difference in final pricing. Of course, if starting from a smaller size, lower pricing should result, which would please everybody, except Volkswagen Australia. Having said that, OEM wheels tend to be heavy and not overly strong, and that is where quality after-market wheels can have their advantages, as well as creating an individual look.

[Dutch77]

For some reason the car looks more like a MK VI to me with those rims.

Should be more love for the Cadiz rims in here. I think they along with the GTI Performance look great.

As Mikey said, a very small minority. But each to their own, if we all liked the same wheels things would get very boring very quickly. And we are yet to see a logical argument on why Australian Rs get lumped with the Cadiz 19 when the Pretoria 19 is just €100 more in Germany - but I've banged on about that enough I think!

I'll admit this - I'd cope with Cadiz on 'my' R no problems, but there is no way I'd be keeping Santiagos on 'my' PP. IMO by far and away VWs worst wheel in a long time..

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I'll admit this - I'd cope with Cadiz on 'my' R no problems, but there is no way I'd be keeping Santiagos on 'my' PP. IMO by far and away VWs worst wheel in a long time..

This is where we differ - I don't mind the Santiagos but the Cadiz I feel is far worse, possibly the worst VW makes. The mk6r Talladega's were nicer and Audi Rotor wheels are a work of art. Wish the Pretoria's were readily available here though! They would make for a tasteful option for mk7r buyers.

[Dutch77]

This is where we differ - I don't mind the Santiagos but the Cadiz I feel is far worse, possibly the worst VW makes. The mk6r Talladega's were nicer and Audi Rotor wheels are a work of art. Wish the Pretoria's were readily available here though! They would make for a tasteful option for mk7r buyers.

Respectfully, you're wrong.

Speaking of Audi Rotors, a couple more views:





These actually color match pretty well with the GTD badging as well (a moot point locally).

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Respectfully, you're wrong.

Speaking of Audi Rotors, a couple more views:

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Agree to disagree? Haha

Audi Rotors just work so well on almost every euro car I've seen. They should go into a wheel hall of fame