The Official Mk1 Tiguan Wheel Thread

[MGV]

Good advice, guys... Am currently a city-dweller but planning on a move (back) to the country (gravel/beach/exploring) in a year or so. A set of wheels for both on & off road makes a lot of sense!

[MGV]

Hi peoples!
Off looking at alternative rims tomorrow, basically just 'window shopping', but ya never know...
So much to think of, just after some advice on an offset & width range i should be working within to narrow down some options... Also load rating, is this a variable on the Tig? I am kind of favouring a set of 19x8 ET40's atm, help/advice/opinions please!

[aussietig]

Hi peoples!
Off looking at alternative rims tomorrow, basically just 'window shopping', but ya never know...
So much to think of, just after some advice on an offset & width range i should be working within to narrow down some options... Also load rating, is this a variable on the Tig? I am kind of favouring a set of 19x8 ET40's atm, help/advice/opinions please!

FWIW, I can only recommend the wheels that were previously on my short list.

RS6 Replica:



RS4 Replica:



But if you've got a bit more dough to spend:

VMR wheels (which cost about $1,400 USD shipped)

And my choice would be V701s FTW: VMR Wheels V701 18" Gunmetal on Volkswagen VW Tiguan | Flickr - Photo Sharing!


Definitely the Audi reps above come in your size preference. Whereas, 19" VMRs only come 8.5" wide.

Personally, I think 19" represent a good balance between looks and comfort for the Tig.

But I've found tyre selection with a decent enough sidewall (i.e. 45) a bit limited.

[aussietig]

If VW/Audi Reps are your thing, then actually the range of designs, sizes and finishes available in Australia is quite limited.

But if you source straight from the manufacturers in China (as I have with my S5 Reps on page 8 of this thread), then there's a lot more to choose from.

Here's one example: https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B4H...thkey=CJzF5PoG

[JamesTiguan147]

Just get the 19's out of the Tiguan Brochure.

[MGV]

Anyone out there have any feedback for me regarding Osaka Racing Wheel? +or -? Found a set that i quite like...

The tyre dude was trying his hardest to sell me a used set of Verde Kaos ($1600 with new tyres). I did like the look of the black wheels on a silver car, though... They looked a little 'busy' & with more 'ins & outs' to keep clean...

Osaka?

[Pullstarter]

Osakas are ok, nothing special but sound as far as i've heard.

[aussietig]

Took delivery of my baby today!

Now here she is basking in all her full glory with new dress shoes on:

S5 Replicas (Black Machined Face) with 245/45/19 KU31s

[team_v]

Looks nice!
I would have gone for something with wider spokes and non machined face to suit the white but wheels are a personal preference and they are a great design.

Need to paint the grill black

[aussietig]

Looks nice!
I would have gone for something with wider spokes and non machined face to suit the white but wheels are a personal preference and they are a great design.

Need to paint the grill black

Yep ... you're right about that! I like to wear my scro to the right in my underpants! How about you?

But seriously ... brake dust off VW brake pads was one of the major factors and so I wanted a low maintenance wheel that looked nice! Hence the design and colour choice.

[team_v]

Yep ... you're right about that! I like to wear my scro to the right in my underpants! How about you?

But seriously ... brake dust off VW brake pads was one of the major factors and so I wanted a low maintenance wheel that looked nice! Hence the design and colour choice.

Mine automatically pulls left

The black with machined face is very easy to clean, i would definitely get some sealant on the rims though.
My black with shadow chrome face is very similar.

I entertained the idea of getitng mine done in white and then laughed at myself for a week lol.

[aussietig]

Mine automatically pulls left

The black with machined face is very easy to clean, i would definitely get some sealant on the rims though.
My black with shadow chrome face is very similar.

I entertained the idea of getitng mine done in white and then laughed at myself for a week lol.

If it was me, I'd be taking that up with the old man!

Mate ... can you point me to that sealant product you recommended in some other thread I read of yours?

[team_v]

Nanloex sealant.
Car Care Products / Nanolex / Exterior / Paint Sealant / Premium Spray Sealant

Any type of sealant should do but this makes cleaning the brake dust off a breaze.

[donweather]

Hey, what's the little bit that sticks out on the front bumper just below the headlights? Any idea what it's for?

Nice rims BTW.

[aussietig]

Nanloex sealant.
Car Care Products / Nanolex / Exterior / Paint Sealant / Premium Spray Sealant

Any type of sealant should do but this makes cleaning the brake dust off a breaze.

Thanks mate!