Rim choices..

[Bain]

Now to wait the 4 - 6 weeks

Looks like my rims may be arriving tomorrow. Had to pay import duties on them but im still ahead of the 3600 quote from a supplier here in aus..

[Andych]

Looks like my rims may be arriving tomorrow. Had to pay import duties on them but im still ahead of the 3600 quote from a supplier here in aus..

Have you had a look at this thread NEW Car NEW Build Thread - Page 6

Wheels are ADV8.1 Forged One Piece
19 x 9.5 ET35
Tyres are 265/30-19 Michelin Pilot Super Sports

It hasn't been lowered yet but he is going to need to crank on some camber on the rear and roll the front guards to make sure nothing rubs....
I am not sure how much difference your 40 offset will make against the 35...

Have you had any prices on tyres yet? I asked Kevin (the threat above) about how quiet the Michelins were and he said way better then the Bridgestones.

[Bain]

Have you had a look at this thread NEW Car NEW Build Thread - Page 6

Wheels are ADV8.1 Forged One Piece
19 x 9.5 ET35
Tyres are 265/30-19 Michelin Pilot Super Sports

It hasn't been lowered yet but he is going to need to crank on some camber on the rear and roll the front guards to make sure nothing rubs....
I am not sure how much difference your 40 offset will make against the 35...

Have you had any prices on tyres yet? I asked Kevin (the threat above) about how quiet the Michelins were and he said way better then the Bridgestones.

It looks like they are from 10d's car.

My offset and width should be fine. The wheels he has are .5cm further out than mine due to offset and then he has added another 1.27cm overall to the width by getting 9.5" rims.

So take all that into consideration, I should be alright.

In regards to tyres, im thinking ill get my tyres from OS (tyrerack). Looking at the Continental ContiSportContact5's which would be roughly 1800 delivered.

Considering they are 600 - 800 a tyre (if you can even get them here yet) it just seems stupid wasting money locally.

[Andych]

It looks like they are from 10d's car.

My offset and width should be fine. The wheels he has are .5cm further out than mine due to offset and then he has added another 1.27cm overall to the width by getting 9.5" rims.

So take all that into consideration, I should be alright.

In regards to tyres, im thinking ill get my tyres from OS (tyrerack). Looking at the Continental ContiSportContact5's which would be roughly 1800 delivered.

Considering they are 600 - 800 a tyre (if you can even get them here yet) it just seems stupid wasting money locally.

This site might help show you how they will sit... Online Wheel & Tyre Fitment calculator. Offset and Tyre Stretch

[Bain]

Yep, that link confirms that i will have about 11mms more room than what the adv's have from the outside.

[Bain]

Hooray! Rims have arrived! Im glad ive gone with the matte black finish and a bit of chrome.








Now to wait for some damn tyres from the US! Gotta wait as my Continental's are on backorder! I wonder if my 235's will stretch over 9 inch width? Its only a 1 inch increase and theyd only be on there until the 265's arrive.

[dylan8]

Hooray! Rims have arrived! Im glad ive gone with the matte black finish and a bit of chrome.








Now to wait for some damn tyres from the US! Gotta wait as my Continental's are on backorder! I wonder if my 235's will stretch over 9 inch width? Its only a 1 inch increase and theyd only be on there until the 265's arrive.

what offset you get? im keen to see what the roccos can handle under the guards up front
are you going to get the chromed bits painted?
also 235/35 on a 9 isnt stretched. a 235/35 of most brands can be fitted legally to a 9.5 wheel. what brands are the tyres and ill tell you

[Bain]

what offset you get? im keen to see what the roccos can handle under the guards up front
are you going to get the chromed bits painted?
also 235/35 on a 9 isnt stretched. a 235/35 of most brands can be fitted legally to a 9.5 wheel. what brands are the tyres and ill tell you

Offset is 40.

The tyres are the standard ones that come with the car. Bridgestone Potenza's. I called bridgestone and they confirmed they could go on a rim of up to 9.5 inches.

I got the tyres put on on Saturday. I think they look a bit too stretched, but I was impatient to put them on the car.

[dylan8]

Offset is 40.

The tyres are the standard ones that come with the car. Bridgestone Potenza's. I called bridgestone and they confirmed they could go on a rim of up to 9.5 inches.

I got the tyres put on on Saturday. I think they look a bit too stretched, but I was impatient to put them on the car.

the 9et40 sits allright, thought it would ahve been a bit more aggressive
its not stretched if it legal. prob a good size, no tyre flex etc, but if they aren't poking or flush might as well slap some more rubber on for a nice view from the back and better grip

[she_dub]

Anyone know anything about the Caractere CW1 wheels? I know they have them on a Scirocco on the website. The longer I spend looking at them, the more I like them. Trying to convince myself to get them.