VW Wheels

[Cygnus]

Hi all,

Thinking about upgrading to 17" wheels some time in the future... Wondering if anyone here upgraded to either Exor or R Line from VW after they bought their cars. How much did they dealer charge for these and what rubber did they come with? Also do people generally get 4 wheels or 5? The 16" spare wouldn't work real well with the new wheels would it? And do people generally keep the stock 16" wheels?

Cheers

[Timbo]

The optional 17" wheels from a VW dealer, together with 17" rubber to match will cost you both arms and a leg if you buy from the dealer -- about $900/cnr is the go. Therefore, you are better off seeking out wheel options from various specialist dealers. There is an Oz Racing wheel that is very similar to the R line, plus many other options.

You will need to stick very closely to the original circumference, so there's really no need to get five wheels unless you are a perfectionist!

[DaveMack]

The R line has been discontinued ... unfortunately (only alternative VW wheel I liked out of their selection).

Dave

[natee]

I think tempe tyres do a replica for $1500 for all four corners, they're meant to be stronger than the originals but i think they may only come in a 18"

[blutopless2]

we got ours when we bought the car. only wanted 4. didn't see the point in the extra $$ for the 5th when the spare will do its job - just dont put it on the front end. Originally quoted around the $4000 mark but negotiated down to just over $2000. Also stipulated that i wanted the original wheels which i then sold later.

dont know what tyres they put on as i have never looked.