Opinion on choosing a wheel set (tyre & rim) for handling upgrade

[Hail22]

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[Hail22]

Don't Say I come without the Chocolates!

Happy new year:

18 inch GTI 35 Year Edition Wheels 5x100 Rim SRT4 Golf Matrix WRX | eBay

18" Silver Wheels VW Jetta GTI Golf Audi TT MK4 Set of Four Alt Rims 5x100 | eBay

MK4 VW Gli GTI RC Black Rims 18 inch 5x100 Wheel Factory Style Audi Volkswagon | eBay

MK4 VW Gli GTI RC Rim 17"H 5x100 Vortex CC Wheel Factory Style Audi Volkswagen | eBay


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/18-AUDI-CH...item46099bdb7d


Main shop:

5x100 from goods_depots | eBay


Motorsport Wheels (Factory):

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5x100-Allo...item20ce4114df

[Bagachin]

First thing first, HAPPY NEW YEARS GUYS.

^^^^...thanks for the info...have you decided on wheels as in the OP?

Ah~good question, the answer is yes and no.

I found the "Style" I want, but I am not sure if i would like to get it or not just yet.

In terms of style, the below is what i think it would be interesting.

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Still keep looking as i am not in a hurry, just take my time here~heh

[Bagachin]

Does anyone reckon it looks dumb to get a different manufacturers wheels on a Polo? Tempe Tyres has these wicked AMG black/silver 5 spoke 17"s that would look awesome... oh and if they even fit too.

Personally I can never embrace the idea of using diff manufacturers wheels on a car. Never think it's "right". Having said that, I do think one of the more current Subaru's STI wheels (gunmetal with multi-spokes) looks very nice and should even be able to fit on Polo easily (maybe)...I know they are also 5x100 in size only..

[Bagachin]

Don't Say I come without the Chocolates!

Happy new year:

18 inch GTI 35 Year Edition Wheels 5x100 Rim SRT4 Golf Matrix WRX | eBay

18" Silver Wheels VW Jetta GTI Golf Audi TT MK4 Set of Four Alt Rims 5x100 | eBay

MK4 VW Gli GTI RC Black Rims 18 inch 5x100 Wheel Factory Style Audi Volkswagon | eBay

MK4 VW Gli GTI RC Rim 17"H 5x100 Vortex CC Wheel Factory Style Audi Volkswagen | eBay


18" AUDI CHRYSLER SEAT SKODA TOYOTA VOLSWAGEN 5X100 ALLOY WHEELS | eBay


Main shop:

5x100 from goods_depots | eBay

Champion Hail22, I like that Vortex wheel indeed. However, I am still leaning towards more "racy" style rim, probably because of 15 years of Best Motoring influence here~lol..great show though, great show...

And while i was browsing your suggestion. I saw the size of 17x7.5 & offset +35. What do you guys think about that offset (10+ less) with 0.5 inch more width? What difference would that make on car's handling feel comparing to +45 offset?

[Polo_GTI]

Champion Hail22, I like that Vortex wheel indeed. However, I am still leaning towards more "racy" style rim, probably because of 15 years of Best Motoring influence here~lol..great show though, great show...

And while i was browsing your suggestion. I saw the size of 17x7.5 & offset +35. What do you guys think about that offset (10+ less) with 0.5 inch more width? What difference would that make on car's handling feel comparing to +45 offset?

Considering standard vw rims are 7" +46 your chosen rim and offset will give you and extra 12mm extra track width (6mm either side) and push the fronts approx 10mm further to your front fenders and will sit pretty flush with 215 tyres. Good choice in width and offset if you ask me. Therefore, your track width will increase by approx 16mm front & rear.

[DUB69]

Considering standard vw rims are 7" +46 your chosen rim and offset will give you and extra 12mm extra track width (6mm either side) and push the fronts approx 10mm further to your front fenders and will sit pretty flush with 215 tyres. Good choice in width and offset if you ask me. Therefore, your track width will increase by approx 16mm front & rear.

Actually Mate, TRACK will be increased by 22mm total using a +35 rim (11mm difference per side). Track doesn't have anything to do with the width of a rim, just the offset.

[MrDeathLad]

Would these fit on a TSI considering off-set and width?

17 XXR 530 CHROMIUM BLACK RIMS WHEELS 17x9.75 +25 5x100 5x114.3 EVO STI | eBay

[Nuggos]

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I doubt they would fit, they are known to spontaneously explode also

[Hail22]

17' TT-RS STYLE WHEELS + TYRES 5X100 VW GOLF GTI MK4 AUDI TT VW POLO | eBay

In Victoria, its a Wheel/Tyre package...although I would be keen to know what tyres...and whether or not they're expired (yes tires do expire)