Gen 2 Tiguan Wheels Thread

[Dutch77]

This wheels thread is not about picking all the best wheels. It's so that people understand what happens when you put cheap copies on your car and make it look worse than stock and devalue the resale.

I understood that. I was just looking to provide some banter about the particular wheel and what it reminded me of, but I can refrain from doing so to keep the space clear for wheels only.

[tigger73]

They look like a bad copy of the BMW M wheels that use the black/silver fade.

I actually think it looks worse due to the size of the side-wall. If you're going for the sporty look you have to at least run 20's.

[tigger73]

I understood that. I was just looking to provide some banter about the particular wheel and what it reminded me of, but I can refrain from doing so to keep the space clear for wheels only.

I just post up wheels without prejudice

Who knows if these people are on the forum or visit here... most photos have been borrowed from somewhere on the internet.

Posting up pictures of your own set of wheels is actively encouraged. I haven't seen too many local cars sporting wheels but there may be a set of 20" HRE's winging their way this way shortly

[tigger73]

Saturday Bentley Edition:

[tigger73]

Saturday Bentley Edition II (when too much Bentley is barely enough):

[Dutch77]

Posting up pictures of your own set of wheels is actively encouraged. I haven't seen too many local cars sporting wheels but there may be a set of 20" HRE's winging their way this way shortly

LOL you are a rare breed in Australia.

Too many owners are worried about buying overpriced paint protection or trying to drag off sports cars instead of just trying to look good.

[Dutch77]

Saturday Bentley Edition II (when too much Bentley is barely enough):

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Still one of the top handful world wide.

I bet he self-polishes and isn't worried about stage 1 times.

[tigger73]

LOL you are a rare breed in Australia.

Too many owners are worried about buying overpriced paint protection or trying to drag off sports cars instead of just trying to look good.

My plan is to do both

[tigger73]

Still one of the top handful world wide.

I bet he self-polishes and isn't worried about stage 1 times.

Yes I think this rim really suits the Tiguan. But I do agree that to pull it off you really need to run at low ride height.

This car has gone from one extreme to the other.

Before:



After:



It is truly a very versatile platform.

[Dutch77]

My plan is to do both

What, spend 5% of the value of your car for a coat?

I trust your timing to be more realistic then some other claims.

Yes I think this rim really suits the Tiguan. But I do agree that to pull it off you really need to run at low ride height.

This car has gone from one extreme to the other.

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It is truly a very versatile platform.

Agreed on both fronts.

Mr Versatile also scores the cleaner front end.

It’s definitely on a future shortlist although the missus is also eyeing off dual cab numpty status while I want to see more of the new Toe-rag (the five pot ain’t going anywhere).

[tigger73]

Sunday Night Wheels:

[Ozsko]

I find the whole wheel thing a bit hard to understand, I wonder if it is change for change sake or what. When the new wheel is chosen let's hypothetically say the car had come from VW with that same wheel would the owner change it because it did not look good enough?

[tigger73]

I find the whole wheel thing a bit hard to understand, I wonder if it is change for change sake or what. When the new wheel is chosen let's hypothetically say the car had come from VW with that same wheel would the owner change it because it did not look good enough?

Wheels for cars is like shoes for women. There should be no justification needed for having multiple sets of wheels. They are like an accessory and can dress up or dress down a car.

Some people like to put a personal touch to their car and a set of wheels is a good way to do that.


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[Dutch77]

I find the whole wheel thing a bit hard to understand, I wonder if it is change for change sake or what. When the new wheel is chosen let's hypothetically say the car had come from VW with that same wheel would the owner change it because it did not look good enough?

It can be change for changes sake, or it can be to rectify hideous mistakes in VW design. The days of VW churning out some of the best stock wheels in the business is long gone.

The first thing I'd do with a Tiguan is ditch those horrid Suzukas and put on something better. Of course the smart money is on the Sportline, where you got to lose the heavy and messy front bar and scored Kapstadts which are a good looking wheel.

Obviously there are also big handling benefits in dropping weight, although that may be more geared towards us smaller car guys.

But yes, if I was in the Tiguan market and had bought an R Line I'd be desperate to swap into something nicer - ideally the 20" five spoke Europe runs or the Kapstadt as an OEM option, or any quality reputable branded wheel.

And no, getting them gloss black from the factory with a cheap badge stuck on the back, would not change my mind.

[Dutch77]

Sunday Night Wheels:

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A bit lower and some front tints and this is a nice clean upgrade, OEM feel courtesy of the Audi style wheels.