Dans grey MK5 GTI. Prepping for VagTuner

[samiul11]

So it was my 21st birthday on Tuesday and I've fancied some lightweight wheels for a while, after looking for about 5 minutes I fell in love with these and bought them as a present to myself 



The fake centre lock might be a bit taccy but I like it. Should be here in about 2 weeks and have ordered 4x Michelin Pilot super sports for them as well. Hopefully they clear the brakes fine and I will be interested to see if I can feel the weight/ diameter reduction.

Name of the wheels if you dont mind me asking 

[dansmith180]

So it was my 21st birthday on Tuesday and I've fancied some lightweight wheels for a while, after looking for about 5 minutes I fell in love with these and bought them as a present to myself 



The fake centre lock might be a bit taccy but I like it. Should be here in about 2 weeks and have ordered 4x Michelin Pilot super sports for them as well. Hopefully they clear the brakes fine and I will be interested to see if I can feel the weight/ diameter reduction.

Name of the wheels if you dont mind me asking 

http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/performance/view-wheels/oz-racing-i-tech-formula-hlt-alloy-wheels-set-of-4

There you go 

[Shoduchi]

You'll definitely feel the light weight. ;)

Those are HLT, so they're stronger than just the cold casted wheels.

[dansmith180]

You'll definitely feel the light weight. ;)

Those are HLT, so they're stronger than just the cold casted wheels.

What difference should I expect? I imagine sharper turn in and better steering feel?

[Shoduchi]

You'll also notice that your engine will be able to accelerate more readily. Not sure if that won't make you to be more careful with the throttle to avoid wheel spin.

[dansmith180]

You'll also notice that your engine will be able to accelerate more readily. Not sure if that won't make you to be more careful with the throttle to avoid wheel spin.

Thanks, I can't wait for them to get here now 

[Spankiee]

Cool rims bro

[Blackgtiman]

nice

[AbzGTI]

loving every bit. any used item u decide to sell. let me know pls.

[dansmith180]

Cool rims bro

nice

loving every bit. any used item u decide to sell. let me know pls.

Cheers guys 

[jaffa]

When do you get them?
Can't wait to see them!


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[dansmith180]

Been a busy week as they'll be a few changes coming soon.

Now have 2 full sets of tyres for the new wheels.


4x Michelin Pilot super sports
4x used Toyo R888's I got for a good price



Whenever I get new wheels I like to get new bolts and got some better quality lockers aswell. Got some 3mm and 5mm spacers in case they need more clearance for the brakes. Got some fresh oil and filter to go in as well.



Bought myself a new toy  always wanted a proper R/C car with decent power.





Had a C63 black series driving experience today at Mercedes Benz world. What a monster that thing is 

[dansmith180]

When do you get them?
Can't wait to see them!


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Tracking says they're on the van for delivery so hopefully here tomorrow  . Will test fit and take a few photos tomorrow afternoon, then assuming they fit over the brakes I'll get the tyres on and full pictures in the next few days. Would like to wash the car at some point as its been murdering bugs all weekend.

[dansmith180]

So the wheels came this morning.


They weighed in at a very nice 9.74kg.

However even with a 5mm spacer they didn't clear the brakes and I'm not prepared to use anything bigger than that on the track. So that's the 3rd set of wheels I've had to return in the last 4 months since I bought these brakes  .

[MC71]

^^^^ Like those! I nearly bought a set a while back, I ummmmed and aaarrrred for ages, awesome wheels.