Tire Rack doesn't have fitment information for the PP GTI. Any chance anyone close by could swing by their HQ in Southbend? I think they usually offer some money off wheels and/or tires for your trouble. Maybe a couple hundred bucks? I looked into it when I lived in Ohio before they had fitment info for my FR-S, but someone beat me to it.
They got back to me pretty quick last week when I asked about wheels for the PP. I hope someone can make it out there before the fall, so I can get snow tires setup
I dug up the email I got from them when I asked about bringing them my FR-S. At that time (5/12), they offered wholesale price on wheels/tires. They said that's usually about 15-20% off. I have no idea what they offer now.
I know many of you are awaiting to see what wheels fit, but wouldn't it be quicker to draw up a template so you know the dimensions of the brakes and you'd be able to determine a little easier what wheels would fit? Otherwise, you'll be limited to only the wheels that are actually test fitted. If someone already with the PP could pull a wheel and make-up a template similar to below, you'd be able to check wheel clearence.
This way, you'd be able to contact the wheel manufacturer and ask the barrel dimension to see if it'll clear the brakes. Usually, on most performance wheels nowadays, they will clear the caliper or you'd be able to use a small spacer to move the wheel outwards.
I think thats basically what Tire Rack does. Its not terribly easy without CAD to make a templete that might be accurate for the use. I am assuming TR will actually CMM the brake package on the car.
I think thats basically what Tire Rack does. Its not terribly easy without CAD to make a templete that might be accurate for the use. I am assuming TR will actually CMM the brake package on the car.
Sure they could probably predict what will fit, but I'm sure they want to see the actually car before they tell someone a wheel will fit. I know I'd be pretty upset if they told me a wheel would fit, and for whatever unforeseen reason it didn't.
