XM_Rocks
Autocross Newbie
- Location
- Austin, TX
I would do et45 but et35 will work if you only want to do 225s
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LIGHTWEIGHT Wheels
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I would do et45 but et35 will work if you only want to do 225s
tshirtsandcoffee
New member
- Location
- South Jersey
I have a set of BBS wheels picked out, but they are 25 pounds each. Are there any comparable chrome wheels out there that aren't as heavy?
Or what parts should I replace in order to get the BBS's? My Golf is my daily so I can't be a stanceboy. lol
Or what parts should I replace in order to get the BBS's? My Golf is my daily so I can't be a stanceboy. lol
Sorry i forgot to mention it, it will be 225 not 235.
How about the springs? It will be ok or i need spacers?
XM_Rocks
Autocross Newbie
- Location
- Austin, TX
You won’t need spacers with et35, might be a bit pokey in the front as-is. However you can always add rear ones later if you’d like.
However might want to go ahead and do Struts/Shocks while you are in there. ED Springs have been known to blow shocks because of their, soft nature and sag.
25lbs is around what the stock wheels weigh for most mk7's so it won't be noticeable. I imagine you are looking for polished wheels and not chrome plated, in which there are some light-weight alternatives made by neuspeed and vmr, as well as others.
if you are in an area with a lot of potholes then the heavier wheels may be an advantage.
I'm on VWR springs and have 18x8 +35 wheels for the summer; with 225/40 there isn't an issue and the front is about as flush as I would want it to be. I could probably put a 5mm spacer in the rear but I don't see the benefit.
LG3MK7
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LG3MK7
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Order some from moddedeuros. They have both ball or cone seat depending on what your wheel uses.
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How can i know the perfect fitment for my wheels?
LG3MK7
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Stock lug nut length is 27 mm but idk what Oz will use since they have an Et, who's is much more aggressive than stock. Did your wheels come with bolts?
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snobrdrdan
former GTI owner
- Location
- Southeast Michigan
I'm not sure what brand they used, but Gorilla sells "tuner bolts" that use the "special socket" and then they have a similar looking wheel bolt/lock that comes with a special socket for that bolt/lock AND also undoes the regular bolts.
It's pretty trick/cool
bruxwillix
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fittipaldi!
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LG3MK7
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I went with 235/45/17. They fit good and appropriate size according to tirerack. Feels like a different car to be honest. Very easy to to maneuver, and car picks up from a stand still so much smoother.
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