So basically, I lost a hubcap while driving the other day. I can either spend $80 at the dealership for a replacement, or I could go and buy alloy rims for my Jetta. I went and visited a wheels shop today with my brother. The owner is my brother's friend and was able to give me what seems to be a good deal. I don't know a whole lot about cars, wheels or even the general prices for them so I thought I would ask for some opinions here.

The guy thinks that I should put 18" on my Jetta. My brother has 30% profile tires on his car (I think that's what they're called) and his rims often crack when he goes over bumps or potholes or anything like that. I told him I strictly don't want this.. If I lose a hubcap, I'm guaranteed to crack rims with low profile tyres..

Do you think that 18" rims with appropriate tyres would be durable and not likely to crack if I went over potholes or anything like that?

He also gave me a catalogue of some rims that he is getting in tomorrow.

He offered me a price of $1400 for a set of rims (any on the catalogue), including new tyres (to fit the new wheels), installation, etc. All included in one package for $1400.

This is the catalogue:



The W-12 and R8-10 are what I'm possibly looking at getting.


Also possibly the GTI-2


What are your opinions on these rims on a black MK6 Jetta?

Also, anyone have any idea which brand these rims are?
They have this logo on them.. (it seems to spell "AG")


thanks in advance