The Official Mk7 Wheel Thread

[Dutch77]

Where did you get your OZ quote?

I couldn't see the 15% off bit, but by the time you add freight and customs to these that is going to push them into OZ territory, plus these are CHs - you would want to aim for CH-Rs which personally I think suit the Mk7 a lot more. Far be it from me to push someone away from BBS either, but the CHs are a pretty heavy wheel - comparing them to Leggeras/Ultraleggeras the OZs will be a material amount lighter.

There will definitely be examples on this thread of both somewhere.

[Dutch77]

Hey hey, wagon Wednesday is back.

3SDM 0.04 in 18 x 8.5 ET42 plus H&R sport springs:

[AdamD]

I couldn't see the 15% off bit, but by the time you add freight and customs to these that is going to push them into OZ territory, plus these are CHs - you would want to aim for CH-Rs which personally I think suit the Mk7 a lot more. Far be it from me to push someone away from BBS either, but the CHs are a pretty heavy wheel - comparing them to Leggeras/Ultraleggeras the OZs will be a material amount lighter.

Just out of interest, is there much of a difference in weight between a CH and CH-R?

[Dutch77]

Just out of interest, is there much of a difference in weight between a CH and CH-R?

Both wheels are one piece counter pressure cast wheels with flow formed rims, there may be some more technical differences that aren't actively published by BBS but besides design variance in theory no there shouldn't be.

However that isn't borne out in the numbers as the CH seems to come out around 7.5% heavier:

CH-R 19 x 8.5 ET48 5 x 112 24.2lbs
CH 19 x 8.5 ET35 5 x 112 26.08lbs

The offset does make a tiny difference so I've just rounded the above calculation down to 7.5%.

Throw in the better looks of the CH-R for the Mk7 and I'd go that way.

Or because most Australians don't like paying for wheels and Italian/German quality, save a packet and at least buy a decent set of reps and pick up the VMR 810s which are for all intents and purposes a close look to the BBS, use flow formed construction and can be had under $2k locally.

Or get a better price on OZ.

Or go for practical and cheaper 18s plus HLT and buy mine FFS.

[Dutch77]

^ Just checked, 38% weight saving at each corner OZ HLT 18s v BBS CH 19s.

Each to their own though.

[wasabiz]

Or go for practical and cheaper 18s plus HLT and buy mine FFS.

If you're was a 19 Dutch, I would've snatched it up in an instant at that price [emoji12]


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[jdw]

Both wheels are one piece counter pressure cast wheels with flow formed rims, there may be some more technical differences that aren't actively published by BBS but besides design variance in theory no there shouldn't be.

However that isn't borne out in the numbers as the CH seems to come out around 7.5% heavier:

CH-R 19 x 8.5 ET48 5 x 112 24.2lbs
CH 19 x 8.5 ET35 5 x 112 26.08lbs

The offset does make a tiny difference so I've just rounded the above calculation down to 7.5%.

Throw in the better looks of the CH-R for the Mk7 and I'd go that way.

Or because most Australians don't like paying for wheels and Italian/German quality, save a packet and at least buy a decent set of reps and pick up the VMR 810s which are for all intents and purposes a close look to the BBS, use flow formed construction and can be had under $2k locally.

Or get a better price on OZ.

Or go for practical and cheaper 18s plus HLT and buy mine FFS.

Hi Dutch, where have you seen VMR 810's under $2,000 ?

[Dutch77]

If you're was a 19 Dutch, I would've snatched it up in an instant at that price [emoji12]

If they were 19s they'd be a tad more expensive.

I'm sure the market would be greater for the Mk7 guys in 19s, although as a set of light track wheels they make a lot of sense still.

But yeah, I'm a little surprised at the lack of interest at a minimum $1,000 less than replacement for an as new barely driven set of OZs.

I will live vicariously through the thread and won't go after market again..

Hi Dutch, where have you seen VMR 810's under $2,000 ?

My bad, looks like the locals have finally adjusted their pricing for the AUD drop. $2,300 now seems the going rate for 810s in 19s.

That's still solid buying - I'd choose 15 inch steelies than risk the crap from the el cheapo joints aka St oi oi oi.

[Dutch77]

May wagon Wednesday continue..

[jdw]

If they were 19s they'd be a tad more expensive.

I'm sure the market would be greater for the Mk7 guys in 19s, although as a set of light track wheels they make a lot of sense still.

But yeah, I'm a little surprised at the lack of interest at a minimum $1,000 less than replacement for an as new barely driven set of OZs.

I will live vicariously through the thread and won't go after market again..



My bad, looks like the locals have finally adjusted their pricing for the AUD drop. $2,300 now seems the going rate for 810s in 19s.

That's still solid buying - I'd choose 15 inch steelies than risk the crap from the el cheapo joints aka St oi oi oi.

Where do you rank KOYA ....not worth the risk ? They do have some nice designs.

[Dutch77]

Where do you rank KOYA ....not worth the risk ? They do have some nice designs.

Can't say I have ever heard of them - I did look them up, they seem to be mainly in the Falcodore space judging by their pics.

[Dutch77]

Speaking of Falcodore wheels, pretty sure every second V8 ute runs a version of these





Let's see if these guys sell to that crowd.. check:



(Side note: I like Falcodores, it's always cool to see one overseas and hmm that design would actually look ok on a Mk7!)

[charro]

I concur

[Matt P]

Where did you get your OZ quote?

I couldn't see the 15% off bit, but by the time you add freight and customs to these that is going to push them into OZ territory, plus these are CHs

Sent you a PM re: the OZ quote.

It'd be about 500 each free shipping. I'd get each of the 4 wheels sent to a different address with a different name to get around gst, customs etc..

Anyway it doesn't matter now, i'm going to be in the USA next september, i'll just bring wheels back with me

[Dutch77]

PM noted and returned.

18s all the way..