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Wheel opinions
« on: June 07, 2016, 11:04:44 am »
So, i am sure this has been done a billion times before, but i am curious to know....

I really like the 18" diamond cut monzas. Mine a little worse for wear and have found somewhere that can do me a deal on some refurbished ones. I don't do a lot of miles and the car lives on a drive so i can probably keep white worm at bay for a while.

But then i just saw these on eBay: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/301684929632?euid=70c277cec634494a99ab6d3c1875a283&bu=43168025433&cp=1&sojTags=bu=bu

I really like the look of them and 19" would also, i think, look really good on the golf. They also remind me of the mk4 wheels. I am now torn. According to the seller they are 13kg~ per rim, only 1kg heavier than the 18" monza's.

thoughts? should i go 19" or stick to refurbished OEM 18"?
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Re: Wheel opinions
« Reply #1 on: June 07, 2016, 07:13:35 pm »
What colour you got?
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Re: Wheel opinions
« Reply #2 on: June 07, 2016, 09:46:06 pm »
Quote from: Adam0604 on June 07, 2016, 07:13:35 pm
What colour you got?

I have a black gti.
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Re: Wheel opinions
« Reply #3 on: June 07, 2016, 10:03:52 pm »
Then I'd be going for the 19" Gun Metal alloys. They look nice and would set off nicely against a black GTi
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Re: Wheel opinions
« Reply #4 on: June 07, 2016, 11:30:00 pm »
thanks for the opinion. appreciate it. Man i really need to prioritise my spending as i keep adding to the list at the moment!
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Re: Wheel opinions
« Reply #5 on: June 08, 2016, 01:31:13 pm »
bump! no other opinions?
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Re: Wheel opinions
« Reply #6 on: June 08, 2016, 01:32:25 pm »
Theyre nice looking wheels. I have anthracite wheels on my black GTI, it looks great.
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Re: Wheel opinions
« Reply #7 on: June 08, 2016, 01:33:16 pm »
Thats a heavy wheel though.... :thinking:
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Re: Wheel opinions
« Reply #8 on: June 08, 2016, 02:10:54 pm »
yeah, that's my concern.... heavier wheel than the standard monza's. Only by 1kg per wheel but it all adds up when it's spinning about. Concerned the ride will be harsher too, but then newer GTI's now have 19" wheels. so buggered if i know!!!  :thinking:
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Re: Wheel opinions
« Reply #9 on: June 08, 2016, 02:29:42 pm »
just looked at your build thread @bbfb10 - would like to see some full pics of the car to see what your wheels look like on it.
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Re: Wheel opinions
« Reply #10 on: June 08, 2016, 02:38:32 pm »
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Re: Wheel opinions
« Reply #11 on: June 08, 2016, 10:04:31 pm »
Quote from: Adam0604 on June 07, 2016, 10:03:52 pm
Then I'd be going for the 19" Gun Metal alloys. They look nice and would set off nicely against a black GTi

Totally agree! 19" gun metal on black  :happy2:
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Re: Wheel opinions
« Reply #12 on: June 09, 2016, 07:02:15 pm »
just seen this build using the dare x2's... might have to photoshop the car black to see how they look :D

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,99892.0.html

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Re: Wheel opinions
« Reply #13 on: June 10, 2016, 09:03:21 am »
they look quite nice on a black golf.... hmmm decisions, decisions...!

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Re: Wheel opinions
« Reply #14 on: June 10, 2016, 11:01:50 am »
That looks smart mate.
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