Wheels

[PoloPie]

bigfoot - oh my, what big feet your car has those wheels look awesome, very nicely matched with the car/colour. They also look absolutely huge compared to the discs, maybe a brake upgrade next? Or paint the calipers red?

Looks great, thanks for the pics

[bigfoot]

After those pics, you need the sports kit fitted!

I agree with noone, I have the KU31 on the golf currently and for the price, I reckon they are a great tyre and not that much more, considering you already spent $3k

what sports kit are you referring to?

actually i'm pretty happy with th ku19s in terms of road noise, ride quality and grip, although i havent pushed the boundaries of grip yet.

they were recommended to me and i did my own research and they get 3.5 stars.

They also look absolutely huge compared to the discs, maybe a brake upgrade next?

maybe brakes but then again i did already say i wasnt going to spend any money on it...famous last words!

[dave_r]

Looks good bigfoot, if the missus saw those photos she'd never stop harassing me until she got something similar on her's!

[Smacca]

Those rims look sweet! A great choice for the Pepper Grey.

I was thinking of getting a quote for the 17" VW Motorsport rims in black for my candy white GTI on order. The Newcastle dealership had a white GTI demonstrator fitted with them and it looked awesome!





Although I'm scared to even imagine what the price will be...

[GTI JOE]

I was quoted just under $3K (Rims Only), ridiculously expensive. Cheaper buying OZ Racing wheels which look far better

[Smacca]

Cheaper buying OZ Racing wheels which look far better

Hey thanks for the advice. I've already fallen in love with these...



Aus OZ distributor is quoting $484 a corner. Much better than 3k!

But after seeing Bigfoot's rims, I'm starting to think grey is the new black for hot wheels. Good thing I've months to search and decide!

[bigfoot]

Hey thanks for the advice. I've already fallen in love with these...

But after seeing Bigfoot's rims, I'm starting to think grey is the new black for hot wheels. Good thing I've months to search and decide!

then you may like the grey TSW Interlagos

[GTI JOE]

The APR test car has the black OZ Wheels, very nice indeed. I prefer the graphite version rather than black for a white Polo GTI

[payno]

The APR test car has the black OZ Wheels, very nice indeed. I prefer the graphite version rather than black for a white Polo GTI

any photos?

[Corey_R]

The APR test car has the black OZ Wheels, very nice indeed. I prefer the graphite version rather than black for a white Polo GTI

any photos?

New Polo GTI Joins the APR development fleet! | Facebook

[payno]

Wow nice album there. I'm still unsure how I feel about gloss black wheels against the white polo though.

[bigfoot]

New Polo GTI Joins the APR development fleet! | Facebook

wonder what the big brakes are worth...

Any idea on the weight of each rim?

8.5kg

[Smacca]

I prefer the graphite version rather than black for a white Polo GTI

I'm still unsure how I feel about gloss black wheels against the white polo though.

After seeing the APR car, I'm starting to agree. Too much contrast with the black. Graphite it will be!

But what are the opinions on white rims on a white GTI?

H&R Polo GTI: The dynamic wolf in sheep’s clothing | VW Tuning Mag

[Corey_R]

wonder what the big brakes are worth...

Guy_H posts about it here.

The Alcon's are better value than the Brembo's. Whilst their 2 piece kit is a bit more than Brembo's 1 piece kit, Brembo's two piece kit is over $4k....

The best thing about the combination of those OZ Racing Rims weighing only 8.5kg, is the combination with them and the Alcon's saving you HEAPS of unsprung rotational weight (the worst type of car weight). Each brake saves 8kg alone. I wonder what the weight of the stock Polo GTI Rim is?

[Corey_R]

After seeing the APR car, I'm starting to agree. Too much contrast with the black. Graphite it will be!

But what are the opinions on white rims on a white GTI?

H&R Polo GTI: The dynamic wolf in sheep’s clothing | VW Tuning Mag

Boring

Much prefer black rims on white.
Although, black rims on a white car are being done to death on the Golf R... They even have a nickname... Storm Troopers. lol