New rims

[Mikeyd1]

Got new rims today

 

[Mikeyd1]

Next I need to lower it

 

[Mikeyd1]

This is the set I had on before

 

[kinch]

Are the Pretorias reps? 18"? I purchased a new set of black 18" reps and had winter tyres fitted last weekend. I can't wait for winter now!

 

[Mikeyd1]

The Pretoria’s are 18 inch and genuine. Picked them up last week. Have u got any pics of your black ones? I nearly went for black

 

[SRGTD]

VW do an accessory version of the Pretoria alloy as an 18” - either in silver or gloss black. The 18” version is only available as an aftermarket accessory and not a factory fit option.

Silver version; https://vdsshop.co.uk/products/vw-18-pretoria-alloy-wheels Part no.; 5G0071498A AX1
Gloss black version; https://vdsshop.co.uk/products/vw-18-pretoria-alloy-wheel-set-18-x-7-5-5-x-112-et51-gloss-black Part no.; 5G0071498A 88Z

@Mikeyd1; the Prets look good. Hopefully you’ve found a set you’re happy with. Is that the third set of replacement wheels you’ve treated your car to? Were the set before the Prets (the ones in the second picture) a set 18” Seville’s off a GTD or 17” Rio de Janeiro’s from a GTE?

 

[Mikeyd1]

VW do an accessory version of the Pretoria alloy as an 18” - either in silver or gloss black. The 18” version is only available as an aftermarket accessory and not a factory fit option.

Silver version; https://vdsshop.co.uk/products/vw-18-pretoria-alloy-wheels Part no.; 5G0071498A AX1
Gloss black version; https://vdsshop.co.uk/products/vw-18-pretoria-alloy-wheel-set-18-x-7-5-5-x-112-et51-gloss-black Part no.; 5G0071498A 88Z

Yep that’s the part no I used for the silver version. I had them rapped in Dunlop sport max rt2s. My only gripe is the paint is just plain silver without metallic flecks. One thing I noticed is the steering feels lighter, I think these are a tad lighter than the Seville alloys they replaced. I want to get some springs now but do not want to avoid the remaining warranty

 

[Mikeyd1]

Another angle

 

[Mikeyd1]

Some more

 

[Mikeyd1]

Shout out to mate John for getting me a discount. Cheers mate��

 

[SRGTD]

Pretoria’s are a nice looking wheel (one of VW’s nicest IMO) and being painted/powder coated, you get none of the almost inevitable white worm corrosion issues 2-3 years down the line that you get with diamond cut alloys.

Just be aware that the 19” version of Pretoria’s are quite prone to pothole damage - quite a few owners over on VWROC.com with the 19” version have had to replace buckled / cracked wheels. I don’t know if the 18” version is similarly affected but keep away from those ruts and potholes in our poorly maintained roads!

 

[Mikeyd1]

Pretoria’s are a nice looking wheel (one of VW’s nicest IMO) and being painted/powder coated, you get none of the almost inevitable white worm corrosion issues 2-3 years down the line that you get with diamond cut alloys.

Just be aware that the 19” version of Pretoria’s are quite prone to pothole damage - quite a few owners over on VWROC.com with the 19” version have had to replace buckled / cracked wheels. I don’t know if the 18” version is similarly affected but keep away from those ruts and potholes in our poorly maintained roads!

Yeh I’ll be sure to avoid pot holes like the plague

 

[kinch]

How do you post pics?

 

[Mikeyd1]

When u go to reply tap on advance and go down to images

 

[kinch]

I tried uploading from my phone and it said to resize. Which I did and even below the required size and it still won't work.