MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Mainoooo on January 02, 2015, 08:18:20 am

Title: Dilemma - BBS CH
Post by: Mainoooo on January 02, 2015, 08:18:20 am: Hi guys,

Had my black 5-dr GTI for a while now so think it's time to treat it to some new wheels. I'm currently running 17s and have always thought BBS CH's suit the mk5.

Before I purchase the wheels I'm going to drop the car on the Bilstein B12 kit because I don't want it too low or uncomfortable, car is a daily driver and I have kids!

Hopefully the new suspension will close the gap nicely on a new set of 18" CH's but my dilemma is what colour to get. I had my heart set on black with the silver lip but after trawling this site for about 3hrs the other day I'm even more confused. I can see some people's opinions that black wheels on black cars seem to 'get lost' and not stand out. So then that got me thinking about anthracite......

Any views/opinions would be appreciated.
Thanks.
Title: Re: Dilemma - BBS CH
Post by: GTi-Andy on January 02, 2015, 08:37:35 am: im running 18" BBS Ch's with eibach sportline springs on my black gti.

They are standard silver alloys and I think they really suit the car.

I agree with others that black alloys on a black car do get lost
Title: Re: Dilemma - BBS CH
Post by: Mainoooo on January 02, 2015, 09:47:20 am: Thanks Andy. Any pics?
Title: Re: Dilemma - BBS CH
Post by: th3_f15t on January 02, 2015, 10:00:51 am: As a guide for wheel colour against car colour;

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,19933.0.html

Hope this helps.
Title: Re: Dilemma - BBS CH
Post by: jedi-knight83 on January 02, 2015, 10:38:30 am: I've got 19" genuine BBS CH026 which are the best fitment for the golf IMO. 19x8j ET50. The other 19" option is 19x8.5j ET35 which stick out a bit too much IMO.

I'm lowered on H&R springs and the ride is firm but still very comfortable.

I'm running 225/35/19 tyres BTW.

see my build thread for pics.
Title: Re: Dilemma - BBS CH
Post by: jedi-knight83 on January 02, 2015, 10:44:52 am: I didn't really read your post properly and have just seen its more about the colour than the size / fitment :signLOL:

I personally wouldn't do black on black even with the silver rim. Silver or a very slightly darker shade (like the OEM ED30 wheels) would be great.
Title: Re: Dilemma - BBS CH
Post by: Matthewsimone on January 02, 2015, 10:46:18 am: Quote from: GTi-Andy on January 02, 2015, 08:37:35 am
im running 18" BBS Ch's with eibach sportline springs on my black gti.

They are standard silver alloys and I think they really suit the car.

I agree with others that black alloys on a black car do get lost

Any pictures please mate
:happy2:
Title: Re: Dilemma - BBS CH
Post by: GTi-Andy on January 02, 2015, 11:00:59 am: Quote from: Matthewsimone on January 02, 2015, 10:46:18 am
Quote from: GTi-Andy on January 02, 2015, 08:37:35 am
im running 18" BBS Ch's with eibach sportline springs on my black gti.

They are standard silver alloys and I think they really suit the car.

I agree with others that black alloys on a black car do get lost

Any pictures please mate
:happy2:

here ya go

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fpeelmeister69%2FGolf_GTi%2F07F23DDF-1B4A-44A2-B914-F34BCAFF0EFB_zpseuoctcdi.jpg&hash=391a5eb3e12f2536833d6672693e2c3775814ec7)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fpeelmeister69%2FGolf_GTi%2F020EE225-B567-4780-89B6-5A6B0DFE9F3B_zpstmqtetlz.jpg&hash=07d5388265cd62e7d0b041e5e695b734adc15a9a)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fpeelmeister69%2FGolf_GTi%2F4761EA7C-B449-46A9-A8BE-60C7BC887BE3_zps0hvqmts0.jpg&hash=c1fd20aff1949424830eeb005aa0fb9264fd3e53)
Title: Re: Dilemma - BBS CH
Post by: Mainoooo on January 02, 2015, 11:09:06 am: Cheers Andy, they look awesome.
Title: Re: Dilemma - BBS CH
Post by: Bazgti on January 02, 2015, 11:37:32 am: Send me your email mate... I have black ch's with a silver lip, lowered on a black GTi. Il send you a pic of mine cos i duno how to post pics on here!
Title: Re: Dilemma - BBS CH
Post by: Mainoooo on January 02, 2015, 12:00:28 pm: Quote from: Bazgti on January 02, 2015, 11:37:32 am
Send me your email mate... I have black ch's with a silver lip, lowered on a black GTi. Il send you a pic of mine cos i duno how to post pics on here!

PM sent
Title: Re: Dilemma - BBS CH
Post by: ARV_90 on January 02, 2015, 06:30:01 pm: lowered on H+R springs std shocks..

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fff229%2FBesidog%2FLoweredback_zps3d9f0d3a.jpg&hash=4ae50d0e37c6037a4b3811b399cf935210400ebf)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fff229%2FBesidog%2FLoweredfront_zpsa2d5953e.jpg&hash=4c7ec4f2cb211d1708ce7caabaa85c3c90c03463)
Title: Re: Dilemma - BBS CH
Post by: Black9 on January 02, 2015, 06:37:24 pm: Just go stock silver :happy2:
Title: Re: Dilemma - BBS CH
Post by: Andy on January 02, 2015, 06:57:38 pm: mine are 19" bbs ck in chrome finish
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fcc20%2Fmaxitrol%2F7496588788_7b927079f4_c.jpg&hash=baba8bf9b5d12c43380344f26e8dd9ee339eede8)
Title: Re: Dilemma - BBS CH
Post by: MC71 on January 02, 2015, 07:25:55 pm: ^^^^ EVERYTIME I see a pic of yours or Carlo's rolling on 19" CK's I have a little sex wee! :notworthy:

Want some more wheels for the Mistress and am so tempted to get some!!
Title: Re: Dilemma - BBS CH
Post by: Andy on January 02, 2015, 07:34:14 pm: Cheers Martin
good to see yours on 19"alloys
Title: Re: Dilemma - BBS CH
Post by: ripmateyy on January 03, 2015, 12:54:11 am: I have the black with the rim protectors on a black GTI, I personally love them!!

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fii606%2Fripmateyy%2FCB8B3FA3-67FC-46CD-9602-F5351C3FA28A-1121-000001170066B060_zpsf3db48ff.jpg&hash=965e3ed320d8773f4c7a26659ef9c0091917c131)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fii606%2Fripmateyy%2F8F986B6D-1475-4C37-82A3-BE5E1922D2BC-1121-000001170D9E00EA_zps05a59ee4.jpg&hash=6ada99c504bb41999bf17bb272c76fc3ae19521c)

Not the best pictures I know but an idea, these are on standard strings too!!
Title: Re: Dilemma - BBS CH
Post by: Mainoooo on January 03, 2015, 09:29:22 am: All the pictures are good and I'm definitely set on the wheels just 50/50 on colour.