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Offline Mainoooo

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Dilemma - BBS CH
« 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.
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Re: Dilemma - BBS CH
« Reply #1 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
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Re: Dilemma - BBS CH
« Reply #2 on: January 02, 2015, 09:47:20 am »
Thanks Andy. Any pics?
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Re: Dilemma - BBS CH
« Reply #3 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.
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Re: Dilemma - BBS CH
« Reply #4 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.
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Re: Dilemma - BBS CH
« Reply #5 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.
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Re: Dilemma - BBS CH
« Reply #6 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:
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Re: Dilemma - BBS CH
« Reply #7 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





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Re: Dilemma - BBS CH
« Reply #8 on: January 02, 2015, 11:09:06 am »
Cheers Andy, they look awesome.
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Re: Dilemma - BBS CH
« Reply #9 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!
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Re: Dilemma - BBS CH
« Reply #10 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
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Re: Dilemma - BBS CH
« Reply #11 on: January 02, 2015, 06:30:01 pm »
 lowered on H+R springs std shocks..



« Last Edit: January 02, 2015, 06:32:26 pm by ARV_90 »
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Re: Dilemma - BBS CH
« Reply #12 on: January 02, 2015, 06:37:24 pm »
Just go stock silver  :happy2:
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Re: Dilemma - BBS CH
« Reply #13 on: January 02, 2015, 06:57:38 pm »
mine are 19" bbs ck in chrome finish
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Re: Dilemma - BBS CH
« Reply #14 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!!
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