Which Aftermarkets for GTI

[mattyf83]

have ordered a Black GTI and desperatley want 18's for it. I want to keep it in the Audi/VW family, which of these do you guys think will look the best.

Im thinking either of the R32 rims, or the RS4's
http://www.stgeorgetyres.com.au/euro.htm

[team_v]

I would go the merc blade's (Lorinser rep's)
They look sh!z hot on golf's.


Alternatively though, i would go the omanyt's:


Or the RS4 Reps:

[Corey_R]

Mate, it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks. If enough people posted here, you'd get at least one person saying that each and every one of those wheels is "the best" in their opinion. But that's all it is, 'their opinion'. If you like the RS4 or R32's, then I say go for it!

Just make sure that they are of good quality, not too heavy, and that they are the correct width and offset for the GTI


Now I'm going to break my own rule and offer an opinion anyway, lol. The RS4 rims have a lot of 'open area', whereas the R32 has more spokes etc. Just remember that the GTI's brake rotors won't 'fill' the rim and if that matters to you, it may look a bit funny with a rim as open as the RS4.

[mattyf83]

Mate, it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks. If enough people posted here, you'd get at least one person saying that each and every one of those wheels is "the best" in their opinion. But that's all it is, 'their opinion'. If you like the RS4 or R32's, then I say go for it!

Just make sure that they are of good quality, not too heavy, and that they are the correct width and offset for the GTI


Now I'm going to break my own rule and offer an opinion anyway, lol. The RS4 rims have a lot of 'open area', whereas the R32 has more spokes etc. Just remember that the GTI's brake rotors won't 'fill' the rim and if that matters to you, it may look a bit funny with a rim as open as the RS4.

Buying wheels is a big thing, i have had a few friends who bought some awful wheels in the past, some opinons from fellow golf owners will be good.

Good point about the RS4s, im leaning towards Mk4 R32s. They are 1300 with rubber, but they are prob ordinary rubber, the do sell contis though so will get a quote based on that.

[pologti18t]

Buying wheels is a big thing, i have had a few friends who bought some awful wheels in the past, some opinons from fellow golf owners will be good.

I think alot of people who buy wheels cant even visualise what they will look like on the car. They just buy what looks good in a brochure or which ones sparkles the most in the sunlight So you end up with the hideous combinations you see on the road today.

[Corey_R]

Good point about the RS4s, im leaning towards Mk4 R32s. They are 1300 with rubber, but they are prob ordinary rubber, the do sell contis though so will get a quote based on that.

Skimp on your wheels if you want, but don't skimp on your rubber man!
If the purchase of quality 18" tyres in Australia is too much for you to fathom, then check out tirerack.com in the USA. They'll ship to Australia, and you'll get your tyres for about half of what they would've been purchased locally (sometimes even less than half!).

You then just take your tyres and your wheels to whoever you want and pay them a nominal fee to fit them.

[mattyf83]

Skimp on your wheels if you want, but don't skimp on your rubber man!
If the purchase of quality 18" tyres in Australia is too much for you to fathom, then check out tirerack.com in the USA. They'll ship to Australia, and you'll get your tyres for about half of what they would've been purchased locally (sometimes even less than half!).

You then just take your tyres and your wheels to whoever you want and pay them a nominal fee to fit them.

Thanks for the tip, tyres are a big thing for me, would never put no names on my car, i have always had continental sport contacts.

Will check tyre rack out

[GoLfMan]

ARGH dont get R32 or RS4 reps. SO BORING

get something different for a change! ie those Merc blades would be absolutely awesome!

[Big Yellow]

ARGH dont get R32 or RS4 reps. SO BORING

get something different for a change! ie those Merc blades would be absolutely awesome!

yeah those merc wheels do look the biz!!

i also like the lambo gallardo wheels!!

now to find out where to get some!!

[GoLfMan]

yeah those merc wheels do look the biz!!

i also like the lambo gallardo wheels!!

now to find out where to get some!!

you should get yourself the merc wheels.. So much better looking than Lambo wheels.

Or even Bentley wheels. EPIC