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Title: What wheel do people recommend?
Post by: George10 on June 05, 2013, 12:21:51 pm
I'm after a new set of wheels for my car, what do people recommend!
I was initially after a set of ch's, but people said the 8.5 j width was too wide.

Thanks
George
Title: Re: What wheel do people recommend?
Post by: scopes on June 05, 2013, 12:39:33 pm
I would have thought 8 - 8.5" wheels were perfect. as i have 8.5" on mine, and with 10mm wheel spacers  :happy2:

As for wheels, there is that many to choose from, it really depends on what you like!

have you had a look threw the wheel thread?

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,19933.msg275134.html#msg275134

 :wink:
Title: Re: What wheel do people recommend?
Post by: JoeDarKa on June 05, 2013, 12:46:51 pm
8s on the front, 9s on the rear
Title: Re: What wheel do people recommend?
Post by: George10 on June 05, 2013, 02:47:31 pm
I thought 8.5 would be fine as well.
I had 19x8.5 rotiform blqs and they were fine, but apparently the et 35 is to low.

8 front 9 rears? That's what I initially wanted
What wheels are they?
Title: Re: What wheel do people recommend?
Post by: JoeDarKa on June 05, 2013, 05:03:40 pm
CH reps. 8.5s all round are ok depending on ET and tyre choice
Title: Re: What wheel do people recommend?
Post by: George10 on June 05, 2013, 07:00:32 pm
Where would I get these?
You sure the 8.5 et 35's won't fit?
Title: Re: What wheel do people recommend?
Post by: Baz300 on June 08, 2013, 02:20:28 pm
You can get 8" wide CH reps or genuine


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/18-SILVER-ch-STYLE-5-112-8x18-bbs-look-VW-GOLF-PASSAT-TT-SEAT-SKODA-OTHERS-/330918296210?pt=UK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Trims_Car_Rims_ET&hash=item4d0c447a92
Title: Re: What wheel do people recommend?
Post by: Polo6n1600i on June 09, 2013, 12:00:17 pm
Just as a guide - 8.5x18 et35 running a 225/40/18 tyres. It looks close because it is, but I'm pretty low. Choices are raise it a little (but that's never going to happen) or go down to 215/40 or 215/35 tyres.

Hope tag helps?

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi17.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fb58%2Fmrdubstyle%2F599b60f07d32c13ae4d382675bce036a_zps566b4100.jpg&hash=83ca240c6cbfd230280369d8a0b6718398f24cb9)
Title: Re: What wheel do people recommend?
Post by: George10 on June 09, 2013, 01:00:07 pm
That's helped a lot, thanks :happy2:
Title: Re: What wheel do people recommend?
Post by: Polo6n1600i on June 09, 2013, 02:41:14 pm
Side view
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi17.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fb58%2Fmrdubstyle%2F352fce450181e7162fd83445abc5455e_zps133a00a4.jpg&hash=b036bb500c7e8d7d3d4af765edcf54ba52c81c8c)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi17.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fb58%2Fmrdubstyle%2F4dfc33506734b395bff0e3ea804a245f_zpsafd90339.jpg&hash=3da6e18bc74821b7e6c5af9a73b27cec72f5a554)
Title: Re: What wheel do people recommend?
Post by: trs888 on June 09, 2013, 04:25:52 pm
^^^ nice looking wheels , really suit the jetta! :congrats:
Title: Re: What wheel do people recommend?
Post by: George10 on June 09, 2013, 05:05:12 pm
Looking good^^^  :smiley:
Title: Re: What wheel do people recommend?
Post by: Polo6n1600i on June 09, 2013, 05:40:10 pm
Just in mid refurb (polished lip & dish, painted centre) along with 215/35 or 40 tyres, not sure how much clearance I'm going to need running this low. Ordered spigots, new wheel centres, just need to sort out longer wheel bolts next (not sure to go for 35mm or 40mm bolts) I've already got some black bolt covers too!!
Title: Re: What wheel do people recommend?
Post by: George10 on June 09, 2013, 06:08:21 pm
Have you rolled your archers? Sits nice..
 There's nothing like a bit of poke!
Title: Re: What wheel do people recommend?
Post by: Polo6n1600i on June 09, 2013, 06:10:47 pm
Not rolled!! Just the bolt removed from the front and the tang folded back.

Title: Re: What wheel do people recommend?
Post by: George10 on June 09, 2013, 06:17:53 pm
Oh right..
Get her on air  :wink:
Title: Re: What wheel do people recommend?
Post by: Polo6n1600i on June 09, 2013, 07:11:04 pm
Prefer coilovers!! I do understand air has come a long way - just don't like the fact I would have to loose the ARB's to run them!
Title: Re: What wheel do people recommend?
Post by: George10 on June 09, 2013, 07:22:58 pm
That's fair enough. I suppose it's personal choice and what look ect you're going for.
Title: Re: What wheel do people recommend?
Post by: Polo6n1600i on June 09, 2013, 10:03:20 pm
I don't stick to a specify look - I know what I like - oem+ - is probably the closest
Title: Re: What wheel do people recommend?
Post by: Duke on June 10, 2013, 10:07:58 am
OEM & genuine  :happy2:
Title: Re: What wheel do people recommend?
Post by: George10 on June 10, 2013, 08:34:37 pm
Oh fair enough. Car looks really good anyway  :happy2: