RS Manual Wagons - rare?

[Mysticality]

I thought seriously about the no cost black 18" neptunes, but ended up staying with silver.

If you got them, I'd more than happily swap you all four of my silver ones plus $500 for your black ones... Pity.

[Tigger]

If you got them, I'd more than happily swap you all four of my silver ones plus $500 for your black ones... Pity.

Do Tempe Tyres do a non OEM version of the Neptunes in Black I wonder??

[zei20t]

probably do, but I bet they would be about 50kg each

[Martin]

Dunno about that, the stock Neptunes weight a tone
I have aftermarket Golf R wheels and they are much lighter

[Tigger]

Dunno about that, the stock Neptunes weight a tone
I have aftermarket Golf R wheels and they are much lighter

The Golf R wheels in 19" are the other option I was looking at for my 2012 RS wagon!!
Did you get them from Tempe Tyres?
Any hassles with fitment etc?

Would you be offended if I fitted the same to my RS?

[sir_camel]

Are OEM Golf R wheels a direct fitment? I know the stud pattern is right but will the offset work without too much hassle?

[Martin]

The bore size and stud pattern are an exact match

These after market Golf R wheels are 18" (also avalable in 19")
I wanted to stay with 18" for common tyre choice and availablity
I'm also fearful of hitting pot holes with my current 40 profile tyres so don't want a lower profile

The Neptunes were 7.5" wide with a 51mm offset
These after market Golf R wheels are 8" wide with a 45mm offset
The net result is an identical inner fitment - that's the import point for tyre scrub and steering feel
They are of course 1/2" or 12mm wider on the outside
This still leaves the wheel/tire inside the wheel arch - JUST
(In case you are worried about grit/dirt being sprayed down the side of the bodywork)

I must say, the 225/40 tyres fit real snug over the 8" wide wheels
The turn in feels nicer, more immediate and direct feedback through the steering wheel
On the Neptunes I had the tire pressure up to 44 psi to get that feeling
But that was rather harsh on some road conditions
I'm now running 39 psi getting the same feeling and it's less harsh
(225 tyres can be fitted to 8.5" wheels so we are within normal/safe spec)

While I have not weighted the Neptunes or these aftermarket wheels,
it's obvious from handling them that they are lighter than the Neptunes
(handy if you put R32/R26 front brakes on the car which are heavier)

You can get them from Advance Tyres on eBay - they are located in VIC/Melb
Here is a set of matt black ones he is selling (matt wheels are harder to clean)
18" VW GOLF R STYLE WHEELS FIT R32 GTI JETTA PASSAT AUDI A3 A4 ETC - MATT BLACK | eBay

Here is a silver set from a another seller
GOLF R WHEELS 18x8 INCH HYPER SILVER SET OF 4..GOLF 5 > | eBay

I got gloss black ones (really wanted anthracite to go with my grey car)

Also have a look at these Audi RS4 wheels
I have a set for sale (same spec as above 18/8 ET45) $850
18 AUDI ' RS4 STYLE MATTE BLACK WHEELS + TYRES PACKAGE FIT A4 | eBay

Tigger:
I would not be offended if you also install these wheels on your RS
Go for it mate - maybe we can start a trend?

[zei20t]

I love those RS4 rims in black. however, what brand are these wheels? I worry sometimes..........

[sir_camel]

I should probably care less about wheels and care more about finding an actual RS Wagon though shouldn't I?

[dArK5HaD0w]

the OEM neptunes in 18" weigh 13.5kgs each!!

one day, i'll get these Neuspeed RSe14 rims........
it even has the "RS" wheel badge already & they weigh only 5kgs!!