The Official Mk7 Wheel Thread

[Dutch77]

A pity we never got photos, dammit! I'm such a lazy bum.

I'm surprised we didn't actually, but we did jag two of them lurking on the very first VWW SA cruise..



On other issues, blatant and shameless plug for my OZs again, why buy crappy reps when you can look like this with some of the best wheels on market:

[tigger73]

What's the minimum load rating on the fuel flap?

I wasn't aware that fuel flaps had load ratings



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[Dam355]

What's the minimum load rating on the fuel flap?

Unfortunately, if you wish to remain within the manufacturers recommendations on an 18x7.5" rim you can't fit 235/40 or 245/35 as they are a minimum 8" rim.

Personally, I think 235/40r18 would be fine but I'm OK with risks like that.

Hey brad thanks for the info - yep the load rating on the fuel flap is 92. I will try and get the standard size then. Just in case something happens and insurance looks at the tyres and notice that they are not within the OEM spec. I doubt this would happen but you never know. Cheers

[Matt P]

I'm surprised we didn't actually, but we did jag two of them lurking on the very first VWW SA cruise..

Whos car has the Supertourismos? I've just been given the nod on an offer on a set myself and i'll be rocking some on my mk7 soon

On other issues, blatant and shameless plug for my OZs again, why buy crappy reps when you can look like this with some of the best wheels on market:

Agreed, no reason to buy cheap junk replicas when you're selling them at the price you are

Have you tried some of the VAG facebook groups?

[Dutch77]

I wasn't aware that fuel flaps had load ratings

About 700gm.

Whos car has the Supertourismos? I've just been given the nod on an offer on a set myself and i'll be rocking some on my mk7 soon

Read the sig. Wise move.

Agreed, no reason to buy cheap junk replicas when you're selling them at the price you are

Have you tried some of the VAG facebook groups?

I would but I suspect I'd need to be on bookface to post?

[Dutch77]

Thursday pics:

[AdamD]

Whos car has the Supertourismos? I've just been given the nod on an offer on a set myself and i'll be rocking some on my mk7 soon

Read the sig. Wise move.

It's true, these were excessively awesome. But Dutch had to sell it - the thing was stealing all the admiring glances from my OEM+ setup, and we can't have that, oh no.

Speaking of OEM+, why hello there.

This totally reminds me of a series of photos of abandoned pre-war cars in The Netherlands, left by ex-servicemen when they returned home after serving. Yup, these poor Golfs have had their suspension stolen and have now been left to rot...

I realise I may have a unique perspective on these things.

[Dutch77]

It's true, these were excessively awesome. But Dutch had to sell it - the thing was stealing all the admiring glances from my OEM+ setup, and we can't have that, oh no.

LOL. I did spend many months determining that wheel set up - done at a time when every cat was going black I bucked a trend and I think it is fair to say the strong move away from black wheels pretty much flowed from that.

Still miss my Mk6..

This totally reminds me of a series of photos of abandoned pre-war cars in The Netherlands, left by ex-servicemen when they returned home after serving. Yup, these poor Golfs have had their suspension stolen and have now been left to rot...

I realise I may have a unique perspective on these things.

You know me, I'm always happy to talk 20th century European history..

..and yes it is a unique perspective. I was actually going to post it up as 'Adam's Dream Backyard'.

[Dutch77]

Friday night five:

[jdw]

Pretty sure they're Rotiform SPFs - I'm really liking that red R with them on.

yes i think they are SPF's Charro i can tell you still like those TSW Bathurst ....!