Post by: kierhanlon6 on March 07, 2016, 06:17:53 pm
this is the details of them on eBay
4 X 18 INCH BBS VZ ALLOY WHEELS
BRAND : BBS
MODEL : VZ
DIAMETER : 18 Inch
RIM WIDTH : 5x112
BOLT PATTERN : 8J
OFFSET : 44
COLOUR : Silver
STYLE : Y Spoke
Post by: kierhanlon6 on March 07, 2016, 06:19:05 pm
Post by: kierhanlon6 on March 07, 2016, 06:19:39 pm
Post by: AJP on March 07, 2016, 06:33:01 pm
Post by: kierhanlon6 on March 07, 2016, 07:44:05 pm
Not heard of gnj motorsport. But yes, that's the correct spec. I paid about 640 delivered, can't remember where from though.
dont suppose you mine sending me a couple pics of ur wheels on ur car please?
Post by: AJP on March 07, 2016, 07:45:47 pm
No probs. Give me a sec.Not heard of gnj motorsport. But yes, that's the correct spec. I paid about 640 delivered, can't remember where from though.
dont suppose you mine sending me a couple pics of ur wheels on ur car please?
Post by: MC71 on March 07, 2016, 07:50:53 pm
Back in the day when I bought them.....
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmcaborn%2FMy_car%2F759a95d34cea4d755cabd3a36b8d01c2_zpsef4175a8.jpg&hash=44cddcc1148557cb7ddf28bab4a23717a0c86afe)
Oh and plenty of room for a BBK, win win! :wink:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmcaborn%2FMy_car%2F4a6dc48b0f9f834579d73e515ddcd061_zps56624a32.jpg&hash=cc19931343b021c7effe57cec9ebc9cadcbd711c)
Post by: kierhanlon6 on March 07, 2016, 07:57:22 pm
GNJ are great. Ive delt with a chap called Graeme in the past. I'd have no problem buying from them. Bought mine (that exact spec you mention) many moons ago from them. Ive just put them back on to sell the car. Plenty of pics in my build thread Id imagine.
Back in the day.....
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmcaborn%2FMy_car%2F759a95d34cea4d755cabd3a36b8d01c2_zpsef4175a8.jpg&hash=44cddcc1148557cb7ddf28bab4a23717a0c86afe)
Oh and plenty of room for a BBK, win win! :wink:
gorgeous looking car mate.
how much have you lowered it by and what bbk set up mate?
Post by: AJP on March 07, 2016, 07:59:01 pm
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.tapatalk-cdn.com%2F16%2F03%2F07%2F599cd1544d86dfdbbb7f4db12304d5b7.jpg&hash=fa3c7e3d57a6384b043c61609327f6189d1785a7)
That's 30mm down on H&R, Michelin Supersports, no rubbing.
Post by: AJP on March 07, 2016, 08:00:42 pm
Post by: kierhanlon6 on March 07, 2016, 08:07:52 pm
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.tapatalk-cdn.com%2F16%2F03%2F07%2Fb8ca12089e8241bdac2ca24c95ffaa57.jpg&hash=ef7349f5e0feb6528ccde4f022bea30195402728)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.tapatalk-cdn.com%2F16%2F03%2F07%2F599cd1544d86dfdbbb7f4db12304d5b7.jpg&hash=fa3c7e3d57a6384b043c61609327f6189d1785a7)
That's 30mm down on H&R, Michelin Supersports, no rubbing.
your car looks amazing. will be purchasing the wheels and the springs then. where did you get ur springs from? have any one done the arch screw what every one is going on about can't find the post any where
Post by: AJP on March 07, 2016, 08:14:58 pm
Remember to get a full alignment done once it's lowered.
Just bear in mind, some 225s are a touch wider than other 225s. Not massively, but if they have a squarer shoulder you could get the odd bit of contact. Like I said, the Supersports are a good option. As well as being a damned good tyre!
Post by: AJP on March 07, 2016, 08:16:48 pm
Post by: MC71 on March 07, 2016, 08:23:48 pm
Type that P/N into Google for best price. GNJ sell them (ask for a deal on both the wheels and springs), AewsomeGTI, Alex at AKSTuning and depending on exchange rate.....cheapest of all........eBay.de.
:happy2:
Post by: kierhanlon6 on March 07, 2016, 08:25:21 pm
Cheers mate. Got the springs from Awesome GTI. Haven't had to touch the arch screw myself as they clear fine. There's plenty of room.
Remember to get a full alignment done once it's lowered.
Just bear in mind, some 225s are a touch wider than other 225s. Not massively, but if they have a squarer shoulder you could get the odd bit of contact. Like I said, the Supersports are a good option. As well as being a damned good tyre!
perfect seen the springs on there website.
regarding tyres i take it you run 225,40,r18 would it be worth getting 215 and stretching the tyres slightly or not?
Post by: AJP on March 07, 2016, 08:31:33 pm
There's nothing to stop you using 215s, but for me I'd have to have a really good reason to do that over 225s. Such as... being spazzy low or heavily spaced. As in you really need the extra room.
If you're not spazzy low or heavily spaced, you won't need the room. It'd be pointless. And look a bit silly in my opinion.
Plus you might be limited in what decent tyres you can get in 215s. If I could fit 235s or 245s without rubbing, I would. You need as much grip as you can get above and beyond stock power.
Post by: GTI8v on March 07, 2016, 08:32:45 pm
Still standard height and have no intention of lowering it, been there done that! :rolleye:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fv356%2Frob4462%2F20160229_1631111.jpg&hash=0fdc26e789c3edb53ab540b2f49dae1ae0f72e85)
Post by: AJP on March 07, 2016, 10:43:20 pm
Post by: kierhanlon6 on March 07, 2016, 10:46:36 pm
GNJ are great. Ive delt with a chap called Graeme in the past. I'd have no problem buying from them. Bought mine (that exact spec you mention) many moons ago from them. Ive just put them back on to sell the car. Plenty of pics in my build thread Id imagine.
Back in the day when I bought them.....
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmcaborn%2FMy_car%2F759a95d34cea4d755cabd3a36b8d01c2_zpsef4175a8.jpg&hash=44cddcc1148557cb7ddf28bab4a23717a0c86afe)
Oh and plenty of room for a BBK, win win! :wink:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmcaborn%2FMy_car%2F4a6dc48b0f9f834579d73e515ddcd061_zps56624a32.jpg&hash=cc19931343b021c7effe57cec9ebc9cadcbd711c)
where did u get ur red bbs centre cap from i no u went all over the web for it
Post by: MC71 on March 08, 2016, 09:25:26 am
Post by: kierhanlon6 on March 13, 2016, 05:59:08 pm
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.tapatalk-cdn.com%2F16%2F03%2F07%2Fb8ca12089e8241bdac2ca24c95ffaa57.jpg&hash=ef7349f5e0feb6528ccde4f022bea30195402728)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.tapatalk-cdn.com%2F16%2F03%2F07%2F599cd1544d86dfdbbb7f4db12304d5b7.jpg&hash=fa3c7e3d57a6384b043c61609327f6189d1785a7)
That's 30mm down on H&R, Michelin Supersports, no rubbing.
hello mate sorry to bother you again what michelin super sport tyres do you get? as there is a couple versions brought the wheels waiting for them to come and then will get tyres fitted.
then will get it lowered just hope it doesn't look like a monster truck whilst i get it lowered.
cheers
Post by: AJP on March 13, 2016, 06:01:02 pm
Post by: kierhanlon6 on March 13, 2016, 07:39:43 pm
Try and get the best load rating. Is there a link to the different types you can post up?(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh340%2Fkierhanlon6%2FScreen_Shot_2016-03-13_at_19.32.37_zpsd5lyurzk.png&hash=7860f2eae207e5b7e2f1ecebde7722d66ea273b5)
or any chance you can tell me what tyre you use? cheers
Post by: AJP on March 13, 2016, 07:52:27 pm
Super Sport isn't listed in that image. There's Pilot Sport 2 and Pilot Sport 4. Out of those, I've heard the PS2 is better, but I've never had them so can't give you any sort of review. Super Sport is a different thing. I've read that they're getting hard to get hold of.. maybe that's the case!Try and get the best load rating. Is there a link to the different types you can post up?(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh340%2Fkierhanlon6%2FScreen_Shot_2016-03-13_at_19.32.37_zpsd5lyurzk.png&hash=7860f2eae207e5b7e2f1ecebde7722d66ea273b5)
or any chance you can tell me what tyre you use? cheers
Post by: kierhanlon6 on March 18, 2016, 08:37:21 pm
GNJ are great. Ive delt with a chap called Graeme in the past. I'd have no problem buying from them. Bought mine (that exact spec you mention) many moons ago from them. Ive just put them back on to sell the car. Plenty of pics in my build thread Id imagine.
Back in the day when I bought them.....
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmcaborn%2FMy_car%2F759a95d34cea4d755cabd3a36b8d01c2_zpsef4175a8.jpg&hash=44cddcc1148557cb7ddf28bab4a23717a0c86afe)
Oh and plenty of room for a BBK, win win! :wink:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmcaborn%2FMy_car%2F4a6dc48b0f9f834579d73e515ddcd061_zps56624a32.jpg&hash=cc19931343b021c7effe57cec9ebc9cadcbd711c)
hello mate received my wheels today they look the nuts really really pleased with them. did you receive new wheel bolts with your order or did you buy new ones as don't want to use my standard ones.
cheers
Post by: AJP on March 18, 2016, 09:30:02 pm
What info do you need mate?GNJ are great. Ive delt with a chap called Graeme in the past. I'd have no problem buying from them. Bought mine (that exact spec you mention) many moons ago from them. Ive just put them back on to sell the car. Plenty of pics in my build thread Id imagine.
Back in the day when I bought them.....
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmcaborn%2FMy_car%2F759a95d34cea4d755cabd3a36b8d01c2_zpsef4175a8.jpg&hash=44cddcc1148557cb7ddf28bab4a23717a0c86afe)
Oh and plenty of room for a BBK, win win! :wink:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmcaborn%2FMy_car%2F4a6dc48b0f9f834579d73e515ddcd061_zps56624a32.jpg&hash=cc19931343b021c7effe57cec9ebc9cadcbd711c)
hello mate received my wheels today they look the nuts really really pleased with them. did you receive new wheel bolts with your order or did you buy new ones as don't want to use my standard ones.
cheers
Pretty sure it's all here in my earlier reply to you:
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=105169.msg1023066.msg#1023066
Post by: kierhanlon6 on March 18, 2016, 10:07:39 pm
What info do you need mate?GNJ are great. Ive delt with a chap called Graeme in the past. I'd have no problem buying from them. Bought mine (that exact spec you mention) many moons ago from them. Ive just put them back on to sell the car. Plenty of pics in my build thread Id imagine.
Back in the day when I bought them.....
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmcaborn%2FMy_car%2F759a95d34cea4d755cabd3a36b8d01c2_zpsef4175a8.jpg&hash=44cddcc1148557cb7ddf28bab4a23717a0c86afe)
Oh and plenty of room for a BBK, win win! :wink:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmcaborn%2FMy_car%2F4a6dc48b0f9f834579d73e515ddcd061_zps56624a32.jpg&hash=cc19931343b021c7effe57cec9ebc9cadcbd711c)
hello mate received my wheels today they look the nuts really really pleased with them. did you receive new wheel bolts with your order or did you buy new ones as don't want to use my standard ones.
cheers
Pretty sure it's all here in my earlier reply to you:
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=105169.msg1023066.msg#1023066
yeah thanks for that, did you buy new wheel bolts and where from mate. no decent car shops around by me so will be buying on line and need locking wheel bolts
cheers
Post by: AJP on March 18, 2016, 10:14:42 pm
I've got the little oem plastic bolt covers on mine that were on the Monzas when I bought the car. You can't actually see any of the bolts with these on. Maybe an option for you, save shelling out on new bolts if it's just for aesthetics.
As for lockers, I bought a set of McGuards. They're decent.
Post by: kierhanlon6 on March 18, 2016, 10:24:18 pm
I just used my existing oem bolts. VZ take radius just like the standard ones.
I've got the little oem plastic bolt covers on mine that were on the Monzas when I bought the car. You can't actually see any of the bolts with these on. Maybe an option for you, save shelling out on new bolts if it's just for aesthetics.
As for lockers, I bought a set of McGuards. They're decent.
i don't have any of those where is best place to purchase better idea than buying new bolts. there is some on eBay this is the item number 261725309372. is this what yours are like thanks not for your help you have been brilliant
Post by: AJP on March 18, 2016, 10:31:12 pm
These are more like what I have:
162004042707
Can't say for sure if they're the exact same set as mine, hopefully somebody can clarify whether there's a specific size you'd need.
The ones that were on the Monzas were a perfect fit on the VZ though.
Bit of digging and I'm sure you'll find what you need!
Post by: kierhanlon6 on March 18, 2016, 11:59:03 pm
They're aftermarket chrome effect things, and would probably look a bit dodgy..brilliant thanks for being posted down the right place are yours black then? any chance u have a photo of them in ur wheels?
These are more like what I have:
162004042707
Can't say for sure if they're the exact same set as mine, hopefully somebody can clarify whether there's a specific size you'd need.
The ones that were on the Monzas were a perfect fit on the VZ though.
Bit of digging and I'm sure you'll find what you need!
cheers
Post by: AJP on March 19, 2016, 09:54:25 am
I don't have a pic of mine, but Google found this:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.tapatalk-cdn.com%2F16%2F03%2F19%2F6bb760841c921ad7830a76ea2e383934.jpg&hash=2783ad2138edbf904fe5135d628dca840ca9e3cc)
Post by: MC71 on March 19, 2016, 11:10:44 am
:happy2:
Post by: kierhanlon6 on March 19, 2016, 11:47:50 am
Post by: AJP on March 19, 2016, 04:03:02 pm
thanks AJP and MC71 i brought some genuine vw ones from eBay. went for black as don't think they look too bad better than my standard bolts! does any one know what torque they have to be? cheersCan't tell you how much they should be torqued up. I've always done mine by feel. Probably not ideal but I've never had problems...!
Just a bit of advice regarding locking bolts - make sure you don't overtighten them. There's loads of accounts of people saying certain brands are crap, but in most cases they've been overtightened and get damaged when they need too much force to shift.