The Official Mk7 Wheel Thread

[Idle]

The Motorsport wheels remind me of Sankey's from the 1920's.

Very common on English cars of the time.

[wasabiz]

I think the 19 inch wheel grew on me. Whenever I see an 18 inch on a GTI, felt abit too small for my cup of tea.

[Dutch77]

The Motorsport wheels remind me of Sankey's from the 1920's.

You're not wrong..

I think the 19 inch wheel grew on me. Whenever I see an 18 inch on a GTI, felt abit too small for my cup of tea.

Each to their own. The 19s definitely have a good look - although I'd have to go aftermarket over Santiagos, and I'd be wanting to lower further. I'm looking after market myself, but sticking to 18s for the extra rubber, lighter weight and better performance. I think 18s suit the Golf just fine, it was the 17s on the Mk6 GTI that definitely looked on the small side.

[Dutch77]

LAMBORGHINI CALLISTO
Specs: 19 x 8.5, ET42, weight tbc
Details: assuming 4 x Gallardo fronts used, rears are 19 x 11, ET55; H&R suspension kit









Nothing like a set of exotic wheels on a Golf. Using genuine wheels won't be cheap, although surprisingly seems to be quite a few odd lots floating around on eBay so tracking down four genuine fronts may be possible, although would require some major work to fit. Also available as reps in more favourable fitments.

Note: not a legal fitment in Australia

[wasabiz]

Each to their own. The 19s definitely have a good look - although I'd have to go aftermarket over Santiagos, and I'd be wanting to lower further. I'm looking after market myself, but sticking to 18s for the extra rubber, lighter weight and better performance. I think 18s suit the Golf just fine, it was the 17s on the Mk6 GTI that definitely looked on the small side.

Haha true, but I agree with you on the lowering part. I'll do that at one stage later this year. ��
Been looking at KW DDC, but dat price....

[Dutch77]

Haha true, but I agree with you on the lowering part. I'll do that at one stage later this year.

Look forward to seeing that, make sure you get some pics up.

Just springs or coil overs?

[wasabiz]

Look forward to seeing that, make sure you get some pics up.

Just springs or coil overs?

Coilovers, hoping to get a DDC compatible one.

[Dutch77]

Coilovers, hoping to get a DDC compatible one.

Of course.. keep forgetting all cars are now fitted with it. Those KWs are neat but yes, the price ain't pretty, although if the ride quality is good then it may be a cost worth bearing.

[Dutch77]

KRAFTBERG 'VOSSEN VVSCV3' REPS
Specs: 19 x 8.5 (f) 19 x 9.5 (r), ET45, weight tbc
Details: H&R coil overs fitted





Gold on red hmm. Don't know anything about these actual wheels, but the original Vossens look beautiful and come in silver, matte graphite and machined matte black. The 19 x 8.5s do come in ET45 so could be made to fit with a little work and minus that rear end poke! I did a quick calculation and the Vossens would land here with duties/taxes for around $3,300.

Note: not a legal fitment in Australia

[nat225]

KRAFTBERG 'VOSSEN VVSCV3' REPS
Specs: 19 x 8.5 (f) 19 x 9.5 (r), ET45, weight tbc
Details: H&R coil overs fitted





Gold on red hmm. Don't know anything about these actual wheels, but the original Vossens look beautiful and come in silver, matte graphite and machined matte black. The 19 x 8.5s do come in ET45 so could be made to fit with a little work and minus that rear end poke! I did a quick calculation and the Vossens would land here with duties/taxes for around $3,300.

That would be instant defect from the popo ans denied insurance claim...

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