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Title: Lightweight wheels
Post by: VWTroy on February 13, 2009, 05:02:45 pm
Okay guy's what are your recomendations, I want a strong set of lighweight wheels to reduce unsprung weight for my Ed30. Thank's in advance Troy :confused:
Title: Re: Lightweight wheels
Post by: Top Cat on February 13, 2009, 05:34:26 pm
these are light and great quality.  http://workwheelsusa.com/product.php?category=26&wheel=75

Also something like what Jonny C has or go mad and a get carbon set.  :drool: :drool:
Title: Re: Lightweight wheels
Post by: T88OMM on February 13, 2009, 05:52:53 pm
Quote from: Top Cat on February 13, 2009, 05:34:26 pm
these are light and great quality.  http://workwheelsusa.com/product.php?category=26&wheel=75

Also something like what Jonny C has or go mad and a get carbon set.  :drool: :drool:

OMG those Work wheels are pure porn. Sort it out TC they need to be on your car!  :laugh:
Title: Re: Lightweight wheels
Post by: illyun on February 13, 2009, 05:59:25 pm
I've been looking for a while now but can't seem to find anything better than the Turini's or BBS Air series which don't fit the Mk5   :sad:
Title: Re: Lightweight wheels
Post by: Top Cat on February 13, 2009, 06:02:21 pm
Quote from: T88OMM on February 13, 2009, 05:52:53 pm
Quote from: Top Cat on February 13, 2009, 05:34:26 pm
these are light and great quality.  http://workwheelsusa.com/product.php?category=26&wheel=75

Also something like what Jonny C has or go mad and a get carbon set.  :drool: :drool:

OMG those Work wheels are pure porn. Sort it out TC they need to be on your car!  :laugh:

Ha Ha i finally finally ordered them today after months of pain. my only problem is 2-4 month waiting time now.  :party: :party: :party: :party: :party: :party:
Title: Re: Lightweight wheels
Post by: matt a on February 13, 2009, 06:04:06 pm
Have a look on http://www.tirerack.com/ as you can sort by vehicle, and they show the weight of the wheels.
Title: Re: Lightweight wheels
Post by: vwrascal on February 13, 2009, 06:07:01 pm
what colour you ordered TC?   :chicken:
Title: Re: Lightweight wheels
Post by: Top Cat on February 13, 2009, 06:10:11 pm
Quote from: vwrascal on February 13, 2009, 06:07:01 pm
what colour you ordered TC?   :chicken:

Plain burning silver with a 47mm lip.  :innocent:
Title: Re: Lightweight wheels
Post by: T88OMM on February 13, 2009, 06:10:28 pm
Quote from: Top Cat on February 13, 2009, 06:02:21 pm
Quote from: T88OMM on February 13, 2009, 05:52:53 pm
Quote from: Top Cat on February 13, 2009, 05:34:26 pm
these are light and great quality.  http://workwheelsusa.com/product.php?category=26&wheel=75

Also something like what Jonny C has or go mad and a get carbon set.  :drool: :drool:

OMG those Work wheels are pure porn. Sort it out TC they need to be on your car!  :laugh:

Ha Ha i finally finally ordered them today after months of pain. my only problem is 2-4 month waiting time now.  :party: :party: :party: :party: :party: :party:

Oh good they will look awesome on your car. The only problem is the wait as you say. It will be like waiting for a new car again  :sad:
Title: Re: Lightweight wheels
Post by: jpv on February 13, 2009, 06:16:50 pm
18" oz ultraleggera (weigh 8.5kgs each), excuse the snow  :smiley:
oz wheels are developed for use in race/rally situations so plenty strong enough.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi352.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fr331%2Fsniggetol%2F13-02-20096-07-41PM.jpg&hash=e53a40a0df8f4d1248df196828c76158749d64b3)
Title: Re: Lightweight wheels
Post by: Top Cat on February 13, 2009, 06:20:52 pm
Also isn't Luca sorting out a possible group buy for some light weight wheels  :smiley:
Title: Re: Lightweight wheels
Post by: Greeners on February 13, 2009, 09:54:09 pm
Quote from: VWTroy on February 13, 2009, 05:02:45 pm
Okay guy's what are your recomendations, I want a strong set of lighweight wheels to reduce unsprung weight for my Ed30. Thank's in advance Troy :confused:

Oh dear, what have I started  :signLOL:

Didn't see lightweight wheels on your to do list mate  :wink: :happy2:
Title: Re: Lightweight wheels
Post by: VWTroy on February 14, 2009, 09:08:34 am
Quote from: Greenouse on February 13, 2009, 09:54:09 pm
Quote from: VWTroy on February 13, 2009, 05:02:45 pm
Okay guy's what are your recomendations, I want a strong set of lighweight wheels to reduce unsprung weight for my Ed30. Thank's in advance Troy :confused:

Oh dear, what have I started  :signLOL:

Didn't see lightweight wheels on your to do list mate  :wink: :happy2:
Well now, it seems as a sales rep who is going to finish 30% 0ver target for this financial year, I'm going to get a bonus :rolleye: and it's already burning a whole in my pocket, and yes you should be ashamed of yourself leading people into shamless modification... :signLOL:
Title: Re: Lightweight wheels
Post by: tony_danza on February 14, 2009, 03:41:20 pm
18x8 Speedline Turinis come in at 20.4kg with a 225/40 tyre. Sorry,I don't have a weight without a tyre.

Because of the offset/PCD you're pretty much looking at only a few types. OZ, Team Dynamics, BBS, Speedline with the first two being a bit lighter but the latter come with a bit more strength.  The TDs are superb value for money.

I'll pop a picture up of my car on them in a mo, they're just uploading.
Title: Re: Lightweight wheels
Post by: tony_danza on February 14, 2009, 03:55:00 pm
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi38.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe123%2Frobertsm2006%2FIMG_0742.jpg&hash=8f763355288da0faafa2a7d1d6c134bb50c3e0c9)
Title: Re: Lightweight wheels
Post by: T88OMM on February 14, 2009, 04:38:07 pm
^^^  :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: ^^^
Title: Re: Lightweight wheels
Post by: jonnyc on February 14, 2009, 05:00:18 pm
Quote from: tony_danza on February 14, 2009, 03:55:00 pm
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi38.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe123%2Frobertsm2006%2FIMG_0742.jpg&hash=8f763355288da0faafa2a7d1d6c134bb50c3e0c9)

Jeeez.. Those wheels really are nice lol! Awesome mate.. Are you doing a new thread for them? How do they feel compared to the Monza's, a lot better hey!?

Jonny
Title: Re: Lightweight wheels
Post by: tony_danza on February 14, 2009, 06:47:01 pm
Million times better Jonny - thread coming.