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Enkei Wheels!
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El_bigote_AJ
Autocross Champion
- Location
- Las Vegas
- Car(s)
- 2019 GTI bunny
Huh. Sorry for the "stupid" question.
Dog Dad Wagon
Autocross Champion
- Location
- Go Birds
- Car(s)
- 16 Touareg TDI
Enkei is a big name. Their RPF-01’s, Rajin’s, and some others are favorites on the forums.
Going 18” > 19”:
Pros: Looks, Performance
Cons: Tires are a lot more money, rougher ride, and reduced protection from potholes etc.
Going 18” > 19”:
Pros: Looks, Performance
Cons: Tires are a lot more money, rougher ride, and reduced protection from potholes etc.
DipLowDolla
Passed Driver's Ed
- Location
- Pennsylvania
- Car(s)
- MK7 GTI
I’ve been running 18”x8” RPF1’s w/Continental summer tires. I forget.. I think they’re Extremecontacts. Way lighter than factory. Wheels are a hair below 19lbs each and if I recall I’m right around 30lbs with tires. Factory wheel and tire was 44lbs each. I think the ride is fine, can’t agree with the above rougher claim. I recently bent my left front on the outer lip after hitting a crater I couldn’t see at night while changing lanes. But i plan on refinishing soon. Otherwise I have hit many potholes, sharp raised seams, bridge seams and no other bends.
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ourlee
Drag Racing Champion
- Location
- 3085 Pampas Streat
- Car(s)
- 17 TT 17 GTI S
Moms runs 19s since 2014. I hate the cx5 but love her wheels (raijin)
I ran fujins forever, never a hiccup
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I ran fujins forever, never a hiccup
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which offset do you have, and also which center caps are those? They look great
Will_
Autocross Champion
- Location
- SF Bay Area
- Car(s)
- 2017 GTI S DSG
I have been running 18x8 TY-5s for about 2 years now and have been very happy, mainly due to the fact that I’ve hit insanely large potholes that absolutely rocked the car and have never bent a wheel. They are a very reputable brand for good reason.
Daaaaaamn those are nice! What offset, and anymore pictures?
Will_
Autocross Champion
- Location
- SF Bay Area
- Car(s)
- 2017 GTI S DSG
They are ET45 with 5mm spacers up front and 10mm rear. I have tons of photos in my build thread, link in my sig below.
GTI Jake
Autocross Champion
- Location
- Charlotte, NC
He was giving the cons of 19” wheels vs 18”
jay745
What Would Glenn Danzig Do
- Location
- Slightly Outside Chicago
- Car(s)
- Mk6 racecar, Tacoma
Enkei make great wheels. I've been on enkei 17s for my track car going on about 6 years. 16 pounds each, can't beat em.
10lb tires!
Had a couple of sets on two different GTI’s and an Accord. No issues at all. Increasing diameter will affect the ride. In addition, if the weight is increased, expect that to affect the ride (unsprung weight) as well as slowing acceleration, increasing braking distance, and using more fuel (rotating mass/flywheel effect).
I have been going to smaller OD in recent years, 18>17 and 19>18 with positive results. Bling and the possibility of some improvement in lateral grip are the only advantages of these larger wheels.
I have been going to smaller OD in recent years, 18>17 and 19>18 with positive results. Bling and the possibility of some improvement in lateral grip are the only advantages of these larger wheels.