The Official Mk7 Wheel Thread

**Dutch77** · 18-10-2018, 03:00 PM

Originally Posted by Hoomy903

.. Also thinking of getting them powder coated in matte black as my golf is white with dark tints and black tail lights as well, so would like to continue the theme of white on black.

BTW, I see where you're heading there.

I think I've posted this one a long while back but this might appeal.

1552 Forged Tarmacs 18 x 8 ET30 205/40 (f) and 18 x 9.5 ET33 215/40 (r):

**Hoomy903** · 18-10-2018, 03:18 PM

Originally Posted by Dutch77

Do they do a 5 x 112 fitment?

I know Enkei do - and some of the other Jap wheels like Rays. They also then do a friendlier offset for the Euros.

I called and they said they drill them at time of creation, so can do any pattern I want.

**Hoomy903** · 18-10-2018, 03:20 PM

Originally Posted by Dutch77

BTW, I see where you're heading there.

I think I've posted this one a long while back but this might appeal.

1552 Forged Tarmacs 18 x 8 ET30 205/40 (f) and 18 x 9.5 ET33 215/40 (r):

That is basically the look I am going for JDM/Euro look.

**Dutch77** · 18-10-2018, 03:32 PM

Originally Posted by Hoomy903

I called and they said they drill them at time of creation, so can do any pattern I want.

Sweet.

Originally Posted by Hoomy903

That is basically the look I am going for JDM/Euro look.

Sweet again.. start saving - I (and the thread) want to see this.

**shauno** · 18-10-2018, 08:45 PM

Originally Posted by Hoomy903

I called and they said they drill them at time of creation, so can do any pattern I want.

If you’re after traction, why are you looking at wider rims and stock width tyres?

Keep the stock rims, put some wider (235 or 245) Michelin’s on them

Traction may be helped by firmer suspension too...

**Dutch77** · 18-10-2018, 09:02 PM

Rotiform IND-T in 19 x 9 ET40 on 225/35 and Airride:

**Dutch77** · 18-10-2018, 09:03 PM

Some more shots of candy red Rotiform:

**Hoomy903** · 19-10-2018, 07:13 AM

Originally Posted by shauno

If you’re after traction, why are you looking at wider rims and stock width tyres?

Keep the stock rims, put some wider (235 or 245) Michelin’s on them

Traction may be helped by firmer suspension too...

That is a fair point, but it is a combination of both. I definitely want more traction but also want to get nicer rims. So looking for a compromise, I would much prefer the new rims and then 245s on them, but if I have to do 225 or 235 to fit into guards then I will just make sure to get Michelins or something high end as mentioned by other ppl to compensate for lack of tyre width.