LIGHTWEIGHT Wheels

[MidKnight7]

im not sure on how strong the OZ wheels are...but i think you can google the reviews from other people...but i think they are quite durable since not many people really complain about them.

im also hoping for the wheels and tires expert to join this discussion...i got lots of questions too haha

 

[gtiw7]

you can definitely fit wider tires on the stock wheels. not by much though 235 and "maybe" 245

already bought a 235/40/18 for my car will fit them after few months.

 

[Pieisgood999]

So how do they fit? Is there room on the rim as is? Or for larger tyres, is the sidewall angled outwards? Wouldn't there be a anger of the tyre popping off the rim under load?

 

[gtiw7]

So how do they fit? Is there room on the rim as is? Or for larger tyres, is the sidewall angled outwards? Wouldn't there be a anger of the tyre popping off the rim under load?

as I said I will fit it in few months becaust I will travel and don't want to leave the car standing on the new tires for few week without driving; haven't fit the tires yet. but I'm pretty sure it'll fit I know people with ko4 who track their cars on 235/40/18. I don't think there is higher load than tracking a car on an internationl F1 circuit 235 is no big deal!! 245 however I'm not sure how that would end up. you might need to stretch the tires to fit

 

[richcel]

Prodrive
GC05K 18 x 7.5 x 50 17.0 ( can clear most of the 4 pot BBK )

 

[golfdave]

Team Dynamics, Pro Race 1.2 (same as VWR but with universal C/B & plastic spigot ring, & Team Dynamics Motorsport on rim). Available in 9 colours. (625kgs (1377.88lbs) max load per wheel)
17 x 7, et 15-50mm, 7.8kgs (17.19lbs)
17 x 7.5, et 15-53mm, 8.8kgs (18.07lbs)
17 x 8, et 13-53mm, 9kgs (19.84lbs)
17 x 9, et 23-45mm, 9.5kgs 20.94lbs)
18 x 8, et 11-50mm, 9kgs (19.84lbs)
18 x 9, et 15-35mm, 9.7kgs (21.38lbs)

Team Dynamics Pro Race 3. Available in 4 colours. (710kgs (1565.28lbs) max load per wheel)
17 x 7, et 15-45mm, 8.2kgs (18.07lbs)

Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.3. Available in 2 colours.
19 x 8.5, et 15-52mm, 11.5kgs (25.35lbs)

VWR Raceingline 18" Gunmetal Grey (Made by Team Dynamics using Pro Race 1.2)
18 x 8, et 35 or 45mm, 9kgs (19.84lbs)
18 x 9, et 35mm, 9.7kgs (21.38lbs)

VWR RacingLine 19" Gunmetal Grey (Made by Team Dynamics using Pro Race 1.3, I think?).
19 x 8.5 , et 45mm, 10.9kgs (24.05lbs)

VW OEM Dijon 10 spoke
17 x 6, et 48mm, 9.5kgs (20.94lbs)
17 x 7, et 49mm, 9.7kgs (21.38lbs)

 

[KGB7]

Don't forget Braid wheels. Light, super strong, well priced, many color options. I'll be getting a set of 15" wheels for winter and 18" for summer.

According to Braid, their wheels are unbreakable.

 

[VMRWheels1]

would we be able to add in the VMR V810? 18x8.5 tipping the scales at 20.4lbs.

 

[jeffkro]

It is very important to know that you don't buy wheels that are heavier than the factory wheels which i believe is the Santiago 19" which weighs roughly 28lbs (12.5kg) so that you don't damage your bearing etc. (i found out the hard way in the past )

Wait you said the stock wheel are 28lbs but you said the stock wheels are 19." The stock GTI wheels are 18" so are we talking these wheels?

 

[jeffkro]

I love the looks of these wheels they match the style of the car very well.

 

[jeffkro]

Hey some of the Nurburgrings come with a red GTI stripe, they might be pretty cool looking.

 

[MidKnight7]

It is very important to know that you don't buy wheels that are heavier than the factory wheels which i believe is the Santiago 19" which weighs roughly 28lbs (12.5kg) so that you don't damage your bearing etc. (i found out the hard way in the past )

Wait you said the stock wheel are 28lbs but you said the stock wheels are 19." The stock GTI wheels are 18" so are we talking these wheels?

What i meant to say was that the heaviest option from the factory would be the Santiago wheels which comes in 19"...the one in your pic is the Austin wheels 18"

sorry for not being clear

 

[MidKnight7]

Just found these bad boys on the interweb 19x8.5 +48

only 17.4lbs!!!!!! but price is a bit on the crazy side around $1300USD PER WHEEL!!!

OZ Superforgiata

 

[SlowMK7Driver]

i have TE37 18x8.5 +40 from my last car 9th Gen Si, the car is already sold, just wonder if this will safe to put on my mk7GTi with wheel adapter? sorry guys newbie here

 

[Tk_mkv1]

I'm planning on getting Enkei PF01 18" wrap it on Michelin Pilot AS3 W-Y Speed rated when spring time comes. But I like the austins, better stock wheels compared to mk6 gti's for sure.