best/affordable wheels

[eddiep]

Hi all,
I'm new to the GTI/car scene. I'm looking to get aftermarket wheels/tires but don't want to spend a bunch of money.

Any recommendations on wheels to get? Preferably black wheels. And if anyone knows a place/anyone i can buy from with a wheel/tire deal- please let me know as well. I also do not know which specs are best for my car. I drive a stock 2015 SE- but plan on getting stage 2 APR(probably) tuned eventually.

 

[Handguns4heaRTs]

welcome. There is an entire section dedicated to wheels:

https://www.golfmk7.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=31

 

[imthanick_a]

Lots of threads, "best" is subjective, don't completely cheap out on wheels. Get lightweight ones. Tire rack is a good place to start.

 

[Bassman]

Konig wheels are decent in price/quality/weight

 

[swcrow]

Welcome to the club! If you're on FB, join "novadubs"....they a TON of for sale threads and wheels/tires are a plenty on there, usually. Also, Tirerack.com is a good one too, or even the wheel/tire classified over on vwvortex.com, under 5x112.

 

[imthanick_a]

Konig wheels are decent in price/quality/weight

This

Also these

https://www.fastwheels.ca/default.aspx?lang=en-US

I can vouch for these wheels as being a good cheap option. Find a dealer that will ship from Canada to US for reasonable price. I used AWside auto. JP set me up real good and threw in hardware with a custom coupon code, set was shipped for 125 flat rate.

 

[swcrow]

This

Also these

https://www.fastwheels.ca/default.aspx?lang=en-US

I can vouch for these wheels as being a good cheap option. Find a dealer that will ship from Canada to US for reasonable price. I used AWside auto. JP set me up real good and threw in hardware with a custom coupon code, set was shipped for 125 flat rate.

Have these at 18x8, ET30 and 18lbs a piece....love them. OP....you should list price point so some of us can track down some winners for you....some folks on here are gurus.

 

[Golfs everyday]

I believe the GTI crowd consensus is you want to buy the Walmart wheels from a thread a few days ago.

 

[swcrow]

I believe the GTI crowd consensus is you want to buy the Walmart wheels from a thread a few days ago.

bwuahahahaha....nope nope

 

[Jarbear]

Konig wheels are decent in price/quality/weight

My recommendation would also be for Konigs. They're decently priced and (depending on which wheel) are flow formed. The Ampliforms don't come in Black, but do come in a Graphite color.

 

[Sumfuncomet]

Motegi, TSW but some are heavy. Enkei and of course Konig and Neuspeed! I have Motegi Traklites on two cars now, had them on my Mini as well, great quality, light and strong!

 

[LI_GTI_Guy]

Check out these TSW wheels: https://www.tsw.com/tsw-rotary-forged-wheels.php

These are really strong and lightweight. I have a set of Bathursts in bright silver and theyre awesome for the money. (18x8.5 @ 18.6lbs)

 

[teemmy]

My recommendation would also be for Konigs. They're decently priced and (depending on which wheel) are flow formed. The Ampliforms don't come in Black, but do come in a Graphite color.

i love these. I think about picking up a set of these everytime i see them on your car, haha.

 

[DSC808]

I believe the GTI crowd consensus is you want to buy the Walmart wheels from a thread a few days ago.

We need a guinea pig! You can be the first one!

 

[WFox93]

Best is definitely subjective. Stay away from no-name brands on ebay. Personally I run Motegi MR135s at an inch wider or two wider than stock and they weigh the same. Stay away from wheels that weigh a ton unless you only care about looks. I had Konigs on my last car a MKV Rabbit and did shop TSWs a bit for this car. Definitely hit up your local craigslist or equivalent along with local facebook pages.