MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Johnny_tro on April 14, 2013, 11:13:49 pm

Title: Helios Advice
Post by: Johnny_tro on April 14, 2013, 11:13:49 pm

I think I will start saving for some VW Helios Alloys - unfortunately I can only do reps, now way I can afford the real stuff  :ashamed:

Was looking at these: http://autoalloys.com/Search%20Alloy%20Wheels%20By%20Vehicle/Volkswagen/Golf%20Mk5%20(04-08)/19%20helios%205x112

The info. say 19 -  5 x 112 - is this size a simple and straight forward bolt on? and maybe have a little drop in the future...........?

and also - WHY doo people change the camber of the rears so so much? is this just to fit larger wheels? or just look?

I do like this pic/height etc. - what I want to go for.....

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1049.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fs399%2Fmcaborn%2FOther%2520cars%2F815e0bced65aff4675c56205b993d83c_zpsd9ef4393.jpg&hash=1a2bd8b7b47bc026390d92189e7acbdbb1eb8217)

Title: Re: Helios Advice
Post by: DaveB@Vagbremtechnic on April 15, 2013, 08:19:27 am

Epic wheel I had mine on my mk5 then sold Rocco with them on, looked great with a drop.

There's little point mounting them to trick suspension as they weigh the same as a small house reps probably more so.

Uber rare 3-4 years ago remember being able to go to a show and NOBODY else having a set, probably wouldn't happen now but still look fantastic on a mk5.

Good choice plenty of used 235/35/19 rubber on the bay too

Title: Re: Helios Advice
Post by: JoeDarKa on April 15, 2013, 09:35:15 am

I would find out the width of them too (i havent looked at the link)

Title: Re: Helios Advice
Post by: big al on April 15, 2013, 10:07:27 am

I can get a set painted  white for £700.. genuine ones too

Title: Re: Helios Advice
Post by: Johnny_tro on April 15, 2013, 08:12:05 pm

Not looking for fancy suspension, just nice sit. What drop do you think is on the pic above?

Dave - any pics? What drop did you have ?