Opinions on wheels

[jazd]

I've been looking at getting some wheels from Tirerack but I cant make up my mind.. I want gloss black rims, I think they look nice on reflex silver.

Dont know whether to get ones with a machined silver lip. Here's some links to silver golfs with similar wheels. I think the Breyton ones look similar to Burgs wheels.

Burgs car
Not sure which wheels these are
Silver golf with ASA wheels linked to below

Wheels im looking at -
ASA wheels
BE by Breyton wheels
Enkei wheels

[jazd]

Well I ordered the BE by Breyton wheels from Tirerack. Will definitely post up some pics when I get them. I started noticing way to many commo's getting around with black rims and massive chrome lips so I decided to go for something different.

[team_v]

The BE's look insanely good.
Breyton have a history of making some quality bits for BMW.

Shall be good to see them on a VW

[jazd]

The BE's look insanely good.
Breyton have a history of making some quality bits for BMW.

Shall be good to see them on a VW

Yeah it seems like they have only just started making wheels for VW/Audi.
BE by Breyton | Audi Tuning Mag

[jazd]

What do you guys reckon about running 235/40 tyres on a 18x8 rim? My friend reckons the wheels arent wide enough and I will get sidewall flex.

[mfl]

What do you guys reckon about running 235/40 tyres on a 18x8 rim? My friend reckons the wheels arent wide enough and I will get sidewall flex.

That what I was going to do, but the tyre dealer was worried about the tyre clearance (we used 225s), but said the 8" width was ok for 235s.

see the link below for info

Rim / Wheel Width

[brimway]

What do you guys reckon about running 235/40 tyres on a 18x8 rim? My friend reckons the wheels arent wide enough and I will get sidewall flex.

I fitted 235/40 18 to 18x8 ET45 to MK V GTI, no probs and look good. The extra half inch width over original with 45 offset, the wheels fill the guard much better without protruding.

[jazd]

That what I was going to do, but the tyre dealer was worried about the tyre clearance (we used 225s), but said the 8" width was ok for 235s.

see the link below for info

Rim / Wheel Width

Yeah I used a wheel calculator and couldn't see anything amiss. Clearance wise I think I should be fine, have heard of other people running them with no rubbing even with moddest drops. I was more worried about them feeling loose.

I fitted 235/40 18 to 18x8 ET45 to MK V GTI, no probs and look good. The extra half inch width over original with 45 offset, the wheels fill the guard much better without protruding.

Good to hear. I got the wheels this morning so hopefully I'll have them fitted soon and some pics up.

[jazd]

Wheels fitted




Sorry for crappy pics, will try and get a friend to take some decent ones soon.
Tyres are 235/40 R18 Dunlop Direzza Z1 Star Spec