The Official Mk7 Wheel Thread

**tigger73** · 13-10-2015, 07:23 AM

Originally Posted by Matt P

2 no, far from it

Have a look at this article as it gives a good run-down of the different types of alloy wheels/manufacturing methods: Wheel Tech Information - Wheel Construction

"Cheap" replica alloys from places like tempe are generally made with cheaper casting processes and are heavier/not as strong as brand name wheels that often are made with more involved process which gives a lighter/stronger wheel.

**brad** · 13-10-2015, 07:54 AM

Originally Posted by Checkya

G_day,

Just picked up a MY16 GTI ............and am buying 19x8”( gti performance style) 5436 black 5/112 from tempe tyres
& selling the factory 18" wheel/tyre on gumtree

Question… 1/ 1 will 235 /35 x 19”fit on my new MY16 GTI fit , as they arenot recommend ?
2/ are these import wheels quality as good as the factory VW wheels ?

2) Depends on the brand of wheel. Basically, you get what you pay for.

Pick 2 of these as you can't have all 3:
Cheap
Light
Strong

**Dam355** · 13-10-2015, 05:21 PM

As per topic - I can get the Michelin PSS 225/40/18 88Y for $245 each.

Will the 88Y make much difference compared to 92Y ??

Also would it be worth will going for a wider tyre like 245/35/18 - would it fit on a 7.5 inch rim?

Cheers.

**Dutch77** · 13-10-2015, 05:28 PM

Originally Posted by brad

2) Depends on the brand of wheel. Basically, you get what you pay for.

Pick 2 of these as you can't have all 3:
Cheap
Light
Strong

Especially given it's the thing connecting you with the road (plus tyres) I'd be very focussed on the last two.

Unfortunately places like Temporary Tyres, Saints and Aussie Aussie Aussie Oi Oi Oi don't specialise in this. If you must buy rep at least get a set with a solid long term reputation like VMRs.

**Dutch77** · 13-10-2015, 05:30 PM

Some Tuesday evening action:

**charro** · 13-10-2015, 09:46 PM

I am getting a new fond love of red. Never considered red on the R with the cadiz but with two recent posts of red babies with the right style wheels I am really feeling for the red.

Originally Posted by Dutch77

Some Tuesday evening action:

**Dutch77** · 13-10-2015, 10:47 PM

As a former red owner with some bias I will agree with those sentiments.

Certainly Adelaide's best Mk6 GTIs were once a trio of TRs at early VWW meets.

**Dutch77** · 14-10-2015, 05:59 AM

Geez, Wednesday already. Wagon time:

**brad** · 14-10-2015, 07:09 AM

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.