The Official Mk7 Wheel Thread

[team_v]

I was told that the R's that come to Aust are fitted with bigger brakes and will not fit the 18in here. Does not sound right to me.

Shame we only get one choice.

That is false, no increase in brake sizes.
Golf R purchases are only optioned with the Cadiz style wheel in 18 or 19".

As Dutch has said, you could get someone at VW dealership to bring in a set of Pretorias as a dealer extra but you cannot purchase a car from the dealer with these wheels fitted from the factory.

[jimarco]

That is false, no increase in brake sizes.
Golf R purchases are only optioned with the Cadiz style wheel in 18 or 19".

As Dutch has said, you could get someone at VW dealership to bring in a set of Pretorias as a dealer extra but you cannot purchase a car from the dealer with these wheels fitted from the factory.

Cheers, I do like the look of the Pretorias, but I have 19in on my current R and find the ride very rough. Looking at 18in for a comfort thing.

[Dutch77]

Cheers, I do like the look of the Pretorias, but I have 19in on my current R and find the ride very rough. Looking at 18in for a comfort thing.

Have you test driven the Mk7 Rs on 19s yet? It is supposedly much better in the ride stakes than the Mk6, although the 18s are always going to provide a better ride regardless.

You may find the Mk7 on 19s is fine, or just go after-market with 18s.

[jimarco]

Have you test driven the Mk7 Rs on 19s yet? It is supposedly much better in the ride stakes than the Mk6, although the 18s are always going to provide a better ride regardless.

You may find the Mk7 on 19s is fine, or just go after-market with 18s.

Have had a test drive in the new R, still found it firm. However, a short test drive is not the same has driving for a few days.

[Dutch77]

Have had a test drive in the new R, still found it firm. However, a short test drive is not the same has driving for a few days.

Agreed, although that is hard to hook up.

Thing is, if you're definitely buying an R then it's easy - you suss out the 19s over the first few weeks and then if too firm go after-market to 18s. Then you get to pick whatever design suits, and as per this thread there are quite a few designs that not only look pretty OEM but will easily take the VW centre cap as well.. if you want to maintain that OEM look.

[Dutch77]

TEC AS2 - REVISITED
Specs: 19 x 8.5, ET45, weight tbc









A look at two other finishes on the Tec (by ASA) AS2 wheels, the polished black look which is a bit of a VW signature, and anthracite.

[Guy_H]

Just arrived from Germany - unpacking now.

[irossiter]

I found the ride on the Mk 7 R on standard 19's to be quite firm but it was certainly better than dad's Mk 6 R on standard 18's. The comfort setting certainly helps in the Mk. 7. Still found dad's old R a bit crashy even with the comfort setting. You should definitely drive the new R, it is amazing what they can do with 19's now with suspension technology. One of the reasons I went for a GTI Performance was for more ride comfort (also on 19's though!). Obviously set up a bit softer than the R. Coming from my shizer Merc A250 Sport makes the suspension in either car feel like a limousine. The Merc is at least 2 generations behind VW in this respect. It also ran only 18's. I simply did not drive the Merc enough before I bought it. Bottom line, if they won't let you test drive a car for at least an hour, go somewhere else.


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[Dutch77]

Just arrived from Germany - unpacking now.

If I end up moving to Queensland I'm driving to your workshop and requesting some alone time with these wheels.

I'd love to see the RXX Redline on a black GTI, that red will tie in with the other red perfectly; I've already stated my love for the RXX Silverline on the black R with body kit; while I'm still into the RS for myself.

Although before I consider another wheel swap I think the new tune sounds too tempting..

[Dutch77]

OZ FORMULA HLT - REVISITED
Specs: 19 x 8.5, ET47, weight tbc