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The Official Mk7 Wheel Thread

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  • Wednesday five part IV:

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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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    • The Thursday selection:

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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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      • Originally posted by Dutch77 View Post
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        That's an awesome shot. Looks very fine indeed.
        2008 MkV Volkswagen Golf R32 DSG
        2005 MkV Volkswagen Golf 2.0 FSI Auto
        Sold: 2015 8V Audi S3 Sedan Manual
        Sold: 2010 MkVI Volkswagen Golf GTI DSG

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        • Originally posted by AdamD View Post
          That's an awesome shot. Looks very fine indeed.
          I've always thought the Mk7 GTD is the pick of the crop with the GTI finishes (superior to the R) but minus the red finishing - although minus the badge it could also be a converted GTI.. seems others share my thoughts but put it into action.

          --- 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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          • A Thursday bonus:

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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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            • 3SDM 0.05
              Specs: 18 x 9.5, ET40 + 15mm spacer rear
              Tyres: 225/40/18
              Other: ST coil overs

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              Definitely on the 'aggressive fitment' end of things.

              --- 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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              • The Friday Five:

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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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                • The Friday Five bonus:

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                  Always a fan of OZ Ultraleggeras but still a sucker for BBS LMs.

                  --- 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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                  • Opened my emails this morning with the headline, 'The Germans Encounter the KV1'.

                    Indeed they do, the MBDesign KV1:

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                    (however in this instance the email was referencing the Russian KV1 tank, as yesterday marked the 75th anniversary of Operation Barbarossa for any other historians out there)

                    --- 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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                    • A take on Rotiform BLQs (which are in line with BBS RXRs) in 19 x 8.5, ET45 with 10mm spacers in the rear and 5mm in the front, on H&R springs:

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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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                      • VMR V713
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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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                        • Battle of the multispokes! All the same size (19x8.5), similar weights (24.5lbs-28lbs), very different prices!



                          2006 MkV 2.0TDI -> 2005 MkV GTI -> 2008 MkV R32 -> 2013 Polo 77TSI + 2016 Mk7 Golf R Wagon

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                          • Originally posted by shauno View Post
                            Battle of the multispokes! All the same size (19x8.5), similar weights (24.5lbs-28lbs), very different prices!
                            VMR if you're on a budget. Rotiform if you're into car shows/stance but my pick is the OZ's...

                            Though if you're into muilti-spoke you also do have the HRE FF15 which is currently on 25% off sale at the moment from the importers AMG Australia:

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                            2017 Tiguan Sportline - Tigger73's 162TSI Sportline

                            2016 Scirocco R, stage 1, 205kwaw (sold) - Tigger73's Scirocco R Build
                            2013 Tiguan 155TSI, stage 1, 144kwaw (sold) - Tigger73's 155TSI Build
                            2011 Tiguan 125TSI, Stage 2+, 152kwaw (sold)
                            - Tigger73's 125TSI Build


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                            • VMR & Rotiform are both ~$400ea, OZ are ~$750, I imagine the HRE are $1k+?

                              Nice wheel though! Can't see the weight anywhere, somewhere between 19lbs (18") and 26lbs (20"), so not much lighter than the OZ
                              2006 MkV 2.0TDI -> 2005 MkV GTI -> 2008 MkV R32 -> 2013 Polo 77TSI + 2016 Mk7 Golf R Wagon

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                              • +1 on tigger73.

                                There's a big difference between a VMR or cast Rotiform and an OZ wheel. I'd also suggest 2-4lbs a corner is a material amount given it's unsprung weight.

                                Having said that I'm not sure where the HREs weigh in at but they will clock in under $4k through the right channels. Sadly the 25% off sale was in very limited and generally VAG unfriendly sizing.

                                The LMs aren't a light wheel but the evidence in this thread suggests they are a sure fire winner on the Mk7 - including white wagons.

                                --- 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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