The Official Mk7 Wheel Thread

[tigger73]

2 no, far from it

Have a look at this article as it gives a good run-down of the different types of alloy wheels/manufacturing methods: Wheel Tech Information - Wheel Construction

"Cheap" replica alloys from places like tempe are generally made with cheaper casting processes and are heavier/not as strong as brand name wheels that often are made with more involved process which gives a lighter/stronger wheel.

[brad]

G_day,

Just picked up a MY16 GTI ............and am buying 19x8”( gti performance style) 5436 black 5/112 from tempe tyres
& selling the factory 18" wheel/tyre on gumtree

Question… 1/ 1 will 235 /35 x 19”fit on my new MY16 GTI fit , as they arenot recommend ?
2/ are these import wheels quality as good as the factory VW wheels ?

2) Depends on the brand of wheel. Basically, you get what you pay for.

Pick 2 of these as you can't have all 3:
Cheap
Light
Strong

[Dam355]

What is the best size tyre for GTI 18" rim.

As per topic - I can get the Michelin PSS 225/40/18 88Y for $245 each.

Will the 88Y make much difference compared to 92Y ??

Also would it be worth will going for a wider tyre like 245/35/18 - would it fit on a 7.5 inch rim?

Cheers.

[Dutch77]

2) Depends on the brand of wheel. Basically, you get what you pay for.

Pick 2 of these as you can't have all 3:
Cheap
Light
Strong

Especially given it's the thing connecting you with the road (plus tyres) I'd be very focussed on the last two.

Unfortunately places like Temporary Tyres, Saints and Aussie Aussie Aussie Oi Oi Oi don't specialise in this. If you must buy rep at least get a set with a solid long term reputation like VMRs.

[Dutch77]

Some Tuesday evening action:

[charro]

I am getting a new fond love of red. Never considered red on the R with the cadiz but with two recent posts of red babies with the right style wheels I am really feeling for the red.

Some Tuesday evening action:

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[Dutch77]

As a former red owner with some bias I will agree with those sentiments.

Certainly Adelaide's best Mk6 GTIs were once a trio of TRs at early VWW meets.

[Dutch77]

Geez, Wednesday already. Wagon time:

[brad]

What's the minimum load rating on the fuel flap?

Unfortunately, if you wish to remain within the manufacturers recommendations on an 18x7.5" rim you can't fit 235/40 or 245/35 as they are a minimum 8" rim.

Personally, I think 235/40r18 would be fine but I'm OK with risks like that.

[AdamD]

Certainly Adelaide's best Mk6 GTIs were once a trio of TRs at early VWW meets.

A pity we never got photos, dammit! I'm such a lazy bum.

[Dutch77]

A pity we never got photos, dammit! I'm such a lazy bum.

I'm surprised we didn't actually, but we did jag two of them lurking on the very first VWW SA cruise..



On other issues, blatant and shameless plug for my OZs again, why buy crappy reps when you can look like this with some of the best wheels on market:

[tigger73]

What's the minimum load rating on the fuel flap?

I wasn't aware that fuel flaps had load ratings



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[Dam355]

What's the minimum load rating on the fuel flap?

Unfortunately, if you wish to remain within the manufacturers recommendations on an 18x7.5" rim you can't fit 235/40 or 245/35 as they are a minimum 8" rim.

Personally, I think 235/40r18 would be fine but I'm OK with risks like that.

Hey brad thanks for the info - yep the load rating on the fuel flap is 92. I will try and get the standard size then. Just in case something happens and insurance looks at the tyres and notice that they are not within the OEM spec. I doubt this would happen but you never know. Cheers

[Matt P]

I'm surprised we didn't actually, but we did jag two of them lurking on the very first VWW SA cruise..

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Whos car has the Supertourismos? I've just been given the nod on an offer on a set myself and i'll be rocking some on my mk7 soon

On other issues, blatant and shameless plug for my OZs again, why buy crappy reps when you can look like this with some of the best wheels on market:

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Agreed, no reason to buy cheap junk replicas when you're selling them at the price you are

Have you tried some of the VAG facebook groups?

[Dutch77]

I wasn't aware that fuel flaps had load ratings

About 700gm.

Whos car has the Supertourismos? I've just been given the nod on an offer on a set myself and i'll be rocking some on my mk7 soon

Read the sig. Wise move.

Agreed, no reason to buy cheap junk replicas when you're selling them at the price you are

Have you tried some of the VAG facebook groups?

I would but I suspect I'd need to be on bookface to post?