MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Saint Steve on February 21, 2011, 02:06:04 pm

Title: Can't decide on what alloys to buy..
Post by: Saint Steve on February 21, 2011, 02:06:04 pm: Ok, at long last my extra budget for car mod spending money is due in a couple of weeks, so I've been given a budget that I can "blow" on the car.

I'm having the front of car resprayed by vw as my 1st spend, to cure my stone chip woes, and the other is what wheels to purchase.
I want to keep the Red/black theme going, but I can't decide on whether to go for some BBS Black edition CH's, Taledega 18's in gloss black from the Golf R, or go for something else that would suit the car.

Anyone have any idea's, or help me decide which to plump for?

I'm not interested in lightweight alloys, as she doesn't get used on track , or have enough other traction mods to worry about going Lighter in life.

:drinking:
Title: Re: Can't decide on what alloys to buy..
Post by: Mandy on February 21, 2011, 02:15:16 pm: Talladegas... :drool: :happy2:
Title: Re: Can't decide on what alloys to buy..
Post by: VC on February 21, 2011, 02:19:00 pm: Phaeton rims :party:

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[ebay]160547749852[/ebay]

or if youve got the balls and fancy 20's

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Title: Re: Can't decide on what alloys to buy..
Post by: joesgti on February 21, 2011, 02:22:00 pm: BBS CK's :notworthy: :notworthy:
Title: Re: Can't decide on what alloys to buy..
Post by: S800BRN on February 21, 2011, 02:43:09 pm: Anthracite CKs or what about CH-Rs?
Title: Re: Can't decide on what alloys to buy..
Post by: wigit on February 21, 2011, 03:39:40 pm: which ever ones your wife tells you too :evilgrin:

the gloss black bbs with red centres that greeners had always looked sh#t hot!
Title: Re: Can't decide on what alloys to buy..
Post by: Hedge on February 21, 2011, 03:44:10 pm: VZ's iirc.
Title: Re: Can't decide on what alloys to buy..
Post by: alexperkins on February 21, 2011, 03:45:12 pm: Some snazzy bbs's i think.

Have VW quoted for the respray steve? Mine could do with something along those lines...
Title: Re: Can't decide on what alloys to buy..
Post by: matsu on February 21, 2011, 03:52:16 pm: loved the black ch's on joes.
and esp the black monos on big als.....
but i prefer multi spokes if we're talking black on red...
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in black or even better the porsche versions??
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but in black.....like this.....
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i,m sure this muddy's the waters not help at all lol
matsu
Title: Re: Can't decide on what alloys to buy..
Post by: Gtiain on February 21, 2011, 04:00:31 pm: If you don't mind me asking, how much is it costing you to get the front sprayed? That's definatly something I'd be interested in.

As for wheels, if you've got a huge wedge then get some bbs lm's! :happy2:
Title: Re: Can't decide on what alloys to buy..
Post by: matsu on February 21, 2011, 04:01:21 pm: i doubled up in the wheel thread :sad1:

these
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but in black
or these babies-i have my name on these for my GF black mk4 anni
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matsu
Title: Re: Can't decide on what alloys to buy..
Post by: RedRobin on February 21, 2011, 04:15:22 pm: .
Well, I love the alloys you're running on at the moment. I think they really suit the overall appearance of your car.
Title: Re: Can't decide on what alloys to buy..
Post by: Saint Steve on February 21, 2011, 04:19:45 pm: ^^^ decisions :signLOL:

Ok i spoke to Vw last year, and they quoted me to do wings, bonnet, front face and spoiler £500, car collected and courtasy car left for the

duration of a few days.

Going back to the alloys, the offset of one set im looking at is 45 and not 51. My current Detroits are 7.5" wide and ET51. Am i better to go for

8"width and ET45?? What will it do as to regards looks, improoved handling?? I dont want them to stick out like when you shove Scirrocco alloys

on a mk5. It doesnt look right.
Title: Re: Can't decide on what alloys to buy..
Post by: Saint Steve on February 21, 2011, 04:21:19 pm: Quote from: RedRobin on February 21, 2011, 04:15:22 pm
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Well, I love the alloys you're running on at the moment. I think they really suit the overall appearance of your car.

Ideally Robin, if i get a 2nd set, and can get Detroits refurbed and stored for warmer/less harsh months.
Title: Re: Can't decide on what alloys to buy..
Post by: RedRobin on February 21, 2011, 04:28:53 pm: Quote from: Saint Steve on February 21, 2011, 04:21:19 pm
Quote from: RedRobin on February 21, 2011, 04:15:22 pm
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Well, I love the alloys you're running on at the moment. I think they really suit the overall appearance of your car.

Ideally Robin, if i get a 2nd set, and can get Detroits refurbed and stored for warmer/less harsh months.

....Ah, I didn't realise you were considering new alloys as a second set. Glad you're keeping those very Edition 30 shiny black 'uns :happy2:
Title: Re: Can't decide on what alloys to buy..
Post by: VC on February 21, 2011, 04:30:40 pm: im running 8" ET45 and although a little poke theres nothing major i dont think
Title: Re: Can't decide on what alloys to buy..
Post by: joesgti on February 21, 2011, 04:35:02 pm: keep the alloys you have and go revo stage 2+ instead :evilgrin:
Title: Re: Can't decide on what alloys to buy..
Post by: Saint Steve on February 21, 2011, 04:37:25 pm: ^^^ :signLOL:

Then comes, brakes, cold air intake, Diff, walk, engine rebuild,turbo..... too much joe :wink:
Title: Re: Can't decide on what alloys to buy..
Post by: RedRobin on February 21, 2011, 04:48:59 pm: Quote from: Saint Steve on February 21, 2011, 04:37:25 pm
^^^ :signLOL:

Then comes, brakes, cold air intake, Diff, walk, engine rebuild,turbo..... too much joe :wink:

....Not forgetting the fuel pump as well.
Title: Re: Can't decide on what alloys to buy..
Post by: Hurdy on February 21, 2011, 04:50:33 pm: Keep the ones you have Steve if you aren't interested in going lighter.

If you must have new alloys and don't want to break the bank, I agree with Ian and the VZ's, or......

http://www.rimstyle.com/products/detail/?category=alloy_wheels;type=tsw_usa_nurburgring_gm;manufacturer=tsw_usa;model=12900;id=TSNUR-GM-ID12900-D18-W80l80-P5112-E45l45

or (not black, but I love them)

http://www.rimstyle.com/products/detail/?category=alloy_wheels;type=tsw_usa_snetterton_hs;manufacturer=tsw_usa;model=12900;id=TSSNE-HS-ID12900-D18-W80l80-P5112-E45l45
Title: Re: Can't decide on what alloys to buy..
Post by: MAT ED30 on February 21, 2011, 05:04:40 pm: nah fook that get these
http://www.awol.tv/episodes/1?episode=143

dont do the norm
Title: Re: Can't decide on what alloys to buy..
Post by: Saint Steve on February 21, 2011, 05:07:09 pm: Quote from: MAT ED30 on February 21, 2011, 05:04:40 pm
nah fook that get these
http://www.awol.tv/episodes/1?episode=143

dont do the norm

I just sit in my car and it sits as low as that matt :signLOL:

Nice bit of kit though :happy2:
Title: Re: Can't decide on what alloys to buy..
Post by: MAT ED30 on February 21, 2011, 05:14:49 pm: try pick something that you will look at 6 months later and go yep i made a good choice :smiley:

these would look :drool: :drool: on yours
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Title: Re: Can't decide on what alloys to buy..
Post by: Saint Steve on February 21, 2011, 05:19:57 pm: ^^^ Nightmare to clean those..
Title: Re: Can't decide on what alloys to buy..
Post by: RedRobin on February 21, 2011, 05:22:39 pm: .
I like these TSW Nurburgrings which Hurdy posted:

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Title: Re: Can't decide on what alloys to buy..
Post by: QD MBE on February 21, 2011, 05:30:44 pm: VMR 710 all day long for me. Pic taken from google.

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Title: Re: Can't decide on what alloys to buy..
Post by: Greeners on February 21, 2011, 05:46:12 pm: (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fkk284%2FGreenouse%2FPA250028.jpg&hash=8e10a625c21ad14c90d3054b1aca8d96878ed504)

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VZ's will give your car such an amazing stance Steve!

Like the VMR's QD posted too! :happy2:
Title: Re: Can't decide on what alloys to buy..
Post by: jeynesey on February 21, 2011, 05:46:53 pm: Like the Phaetons :happy2:
Title: Re: Can't decide on what alloys to buy..
Post by: danishmkvgti on February 21, 2011, 05:57:18 pm: Quote from: QD on February 21, 2011, 05:30:44 pm
VMR 710 all day long for me. Pic taken from google.

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X2 a very becomming rim IMO :congrats:
Title: Re: Can't decide on what alloys to buy..
Post by: Johnny_tro on February 21, 2011, 10:50:45 pm: Sorry to highjack :ashamed: just a quick one - the two pics below. What are the side inserts on the front bumper? are these indicators? and are they after market mod/std?

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Title: Re: Can't decide on what alloys to buy..
Post by: Hedge on February 21, 2011, 10:53:34 pm: Quote from: Greeners on February 21, 2011, 05:46:12 pm
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VZ's will give your car such an amazing stance Steve!

Like the VMR's QD posted too! :happy2:

I agrees with himself, the Rim King. :smiley:
Title: Re: Can't decide on what alloys to buy..
Post by: alexperkins on February 21, 2011, 10:54:05 pm: American speck bumpers normally have amber reflective strips fitted there
Title: Re: Can't decide on what alloys to buy..
Post by: Johnny_tro on February 21, 2011, 10:56:48 pm: Reflectors :happy2: thank you.

As for rims...I got some MK6 Monza 2s and love them!! Otherwise these would be my second choice........look awesome!

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Title: Re: Can't decide on what alloys to buy..
Post by: Bernhard30 on February 22, 2011, 02:21:42 am: Really not meant to be a hijack situation but as BBS CK were mentioned earlier in this thread, can i ask.

Does anyone know if you can get the CK's in anthracite finish but in 18" size, the larger 19" option seems to be most often advertised.
Really wanna keep on 18's for my Ed30. On my white 3 door I think these would look very ok..
Do you reckon that would be 8J rather than Pescara 7.5 wide? So would 225/40/18 tyres still do?

Please excuse my wheel ignorance..
Title: Re: Can't decide on what alloys to buy..
Post by: daboy3000 on February 22, 2011, 09:23:11 am: This site might help if you are going OEM

http://www.myturbodiesel.com/1000q/wheels/18-wheels-vw-5x112.htm
Title: Re: Can't decide on what alloys to buy..
Post by: dajackel12 on February 22, 2011, 01:06:23 pm: Pheatons!
Title: Re: Can't decide on what alloys to buy..
Post by: Kalpsn2000 on February 22, 2011, 02:34:40 pm: Quote from: QD on February 21, 2011, 05:30:44 pm
VMR 710 all day long for me. Pic taken from google.

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Are these 18's or 19's?

Absolutely love these :drool:
Title: Re: Can't decide on what alloys to buy..
Post by: VC on February 22, 2011, 03:47:48 pm: they look like a 19 to me
Title: Re: Can't decide on what alloys to buy..
Post by: B3n on February 22, 2011, 04:51:36 pm: Quote from: QD on February 21, 2011, 05:30:44 pm
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Must resist :drool: Must resist :drool: must resist :drool: must resist :drool:

It would be between the ones above and these if it where me :happy2: :happy2:
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Title: Re: Can't decide on what alloys to buy..
Post by: GOLDENBOY on February 22, 2011, 09:47:18 pm: I think VMR 710 are best looking alloys seen in long time :notworthy: really suit the mk5 gti and come in matte black/ gunmetal/ hyper silver, i would defo go for gunmetal in 19s look quality. I need to get these out my head :scared:
Title: Re: Can't decide on what alloys to buy..
Post by: markymark on February 22, 2011, 09:50:50 pm: There is a set of Helios on Ed38 http://www.edition38.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=363566
Title: Re: Can't decide on what alloys to buy..
Post by: Saint Steve on February 22, 2011, 09:57:22 pm: Quote from: GOLDENBOY on February 22, 2011, 09:47:18 pm
I think VMR 710 are best looking alloys seen in long time :notworthy: really suit the mk5 gti and come in matte black/ gunmetal/ hyper silver, i would defo go for gunmetal in 19s look quality. I need to get these out my head :scared:

Those VMR's do look the bizzo, and are very reasonable in price.
Are there an disadvantages going to 19's over 18's?
Title: Re: Can't decide on what alloys to buy..
Post by: danishmkvgti on February 22, 2011, 09:59:59 pm: Quote from: Saint Steve on February 22, 2011, 09:57:22 pm
Quote from: GOLDENBOY on February 22, 2011, 09:47:18 pm
I think VMR 710 are best looking alloys seen in long time :notworthy: really suit the mk5 gti and come in matte black/ gunmetal/ hyper silver, i would defo go for gunmetal in 19s look quality. I need to get these out my head :scared:

Those VMR's do look the bizzo, and are very reasonable in price.
Are there an disadvantages going to 19's over 18's?

not as many different tyres to chose from and weight. I'll be going 19" this spring as daily drive rims, but 18" for track and winter :happy2:
Title: Re: Can't decide on what alloys to buy..
Post by: Thor on February 23, 2011, 08:58:38 am: Quote from: QD on February 21, 2011, 05:30:44 pm
VMR 710 all day long for me. Pic taken from google.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fqq285%2Fcanyon162%2FDSC_0188.jpg&hash=f8753851d96ce3b56bdf11236f8cbe77ecb74e43)

I've already put a marker down with the Wife that i'm having a set of these in 19" this summer :pomppomp:. I think they look fantastic on a MK5, VMR do some seriously nice wheels in my opinion.
Title: Re: Can't decide on what alloys to buy..
Post by: big al on February 23, 2011, 01:44:47 pm: Quote from: markymark on February 22, 2011, 09:50:50 pm
There is a set of Helios on Ed38 http://www.edition38.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=363566

Great great set of wheels, I think the guy has them on ebay. Really want a set for me, but 19's aren't the most practical and I have no $ to buy them, but are watching them all the same!
Title: Re: Can't decide on what alloys to buy..
Post by: Kalpsn2000 on February 25, 2011, 04:49:30 pm: Quote from: Kalpsn2000 on February 22, 2011, 02:34:40 pm
Quote from: QD on February 21, 2011, 05:30:44 pm
VMR 710 all day long for me. Pic taken from google.

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Are these 18's or 19's?

Absolutely love these :drool:

Are there any UK suppliers of these alloys? I've had a search but can't find any. 19's are available on ebay. I am thinking about the 18's.
Title: Re: Can't decide on what alloys to buy..
Post by: VC on February 25, 2011, 05:32:33 pm: Have you made a decesion yet? Leaning towards something in particular? :popcornsoda:
Title: Re: Can't decide on what alloys to buy..
Post by: wigit on February 25, 2011, 05:34:20 pm: Quote from: Very Cherry on February 25, 2011, 05:32:33 pm
Have you made a decesion yet? Leaning towards something in particular? :popcornsoda:

he was liking the VMR 710s yesterday, that of course was yesterday so things may have changed :popcornsoda:
Title: Re: Can't decide on what alloys to buy..
Post by: VC on February 25, 2011, 05:38:36 pm: VMR's have totally been played out stateside, still life in the design over here though
Title: Re: Can't decide on what alloys to buy..
Post by: Saint Steve on February 25, 2011, 06:05:31 pm: Im abit worried about getting hold of a set of 19's, seem to be abit of a premium for those, may stick to 18's, but the look may not be the same on 18's without having to lower the car, which i dont want to upset that.

Im still looking closely to the Golf R Talledega's in Gloss .

But Easter time will be when i put the order in, when finances allow.
Title: Re: Can't decide on what alloys to buy..
Post by: RedRobin on February 25, 2011, 06:54:43 pm: Quote from: wigit on February 25, 2011, 05:34:20 pm
Quote from: Very Cherry on February 25, 2011, 05:32:33 pm

Have you made a decesion yet? Leaning towards something in particular? :popcornsoda:

he was liking the VMR 710s yesterday, that of course was yesterday so things may have changed :popcornsoda:

....Such as being influenced by what he saw on a Ferrari today :evilgrin: