How do you think would these look on a MK4? [Archive]

No457 Snowy

10-08-2008, 10:27 AM

evorobin

10-08-2008, 10:33 AM

Kosha me old china :biggrin:

sierra055

10-08-2008, 10:59 AM

I reckon you should get them!!
...and then i'll buy your mk4 ones! hahaha

Personally, I prefer the mk4 R32 style.

fuzion

10-08-2008, 11:36 AM

snows, get them! i think they'd look good on your car actually..

if not, im sure you can always sell them again for the same.

imo probably best to try one on with a tyre fitted and see how it looks??

No457 Snowy

10-08-2008, 11:37 AM

My R-Line wheels are 17 inch but I have a hankering to move up to OEM style 18's.

Snowy :)

Mrk_Mickey

10-08-2008, 12:22 PM

They're beautiful wheels mate...

I say dooo eeetttt:D

jays_088

10-08-2008, 12:41 PM

cheap as at tempe in sydney :-)

http://www.tempetyres.com.au/products.asp?index=VW+%26+Audi+Wheels

i love the original wheels look...

Tim

10-08-2008, 12:49 PM

this is half the work done. Now someone just needs to blacken the white bits!

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/08/IMG_gtg1-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/08/IMG_gtg2-1.jpg

Tim

10-08-2008, 12:51 PM

I like the OEM+ theme but have never really been a huge fan of that style. Its not ugly. Its just not a head turner

dubbed

10-08-2008, 01:06 PM

They look sweet. I reckon they'd suit the Snowy machine very nicely. Maybe painted white to match :D

No457 Snowy

10-08-2008, 01:15 PM

ranton-inc

10-08-2008, 01:21 PM

NICE :driver:

Tim

10-08-2008, 01:25 PM

Hey thanks heaps for doing that Tim, helps me visualise it a bit, I can't find any shots of MKIV's with that wheel.

I'm just a fan/sucker for OEM+ and I guess I'm also a little uncertain about whether it would be an improvement over the R-Lines.

Snowy. :)

yeah I think i prefer the R-Lines. If you really want to go to 18" Id just chase some R32 aristos. Would keep the same look you have already which is sweeeet maaaate.

JVLR32

10-08-2008, 02:33 PM

I like!:driver:

TSi2NV

10-08-2008, 05:08 PM

IMO i think they will really suit the car go for it:biggrin:

D3bb4

10-08-2008, 05:59 PM

Would look tidy with those rims. I think i might stick some new 5 spokes on mine.

Manaz

10-08-2008, 06:41 PM

I was considering getting 17" Bora Sport wheels, but if they'd suit the Bora and aren't hideously priced... :)

99gti

10-08-2008, 07:08 PM

Hmmmm to be honest I think I prefer the ones you have on now. They look the bizz IMO.

EVN-88G

10-08-2008, 07:25 PM

I really like them snowy, they look awesome. They do look very similar to your current R-line rims, but a nice twist. If i had the money, id buy them!

No457 Snowy

10-08-2008, 08:19 PM

I'm swinging back and forth here, not sure what to do, I have a soft spot for the R-Lines but sometimes I just feel the car needs a little more muscle in the wheel department. I can't find a photo on the Net of a MK4 with these wheels, so that kind of makes me want to do it even more. :duh:

I hate this feeling when you start wanting to buy something that you know you don't really need. I told myself I was done with the car and now I've been bitten by this bug again.

By the way, thanks everybody for the input.

Snowy

Tim

10-08-2008, 08:22 PM

dont decide until youre sure!

dubbed

10-08-2008, 10:09 PM

You can always keep your old wheels and switch them back if you don't think they would suit. I'm convinved they would look awesome fitted anyway.

And don't worry, it's only normal to catch the wheel fetish bug from owning a VW.

HOLEIN1

10-08-2008, 11:58 PM

keep the ones you have, the ones you are considering are too similar to what you already have and you may find yourself bored with the way the look pretty soon as overall they wont make much of a difference to the way that the car looks now, and as most people have pointed out, its looking pretty smooth at the moment :)

mabe look for another style which is still OEM'ish?

D3bb4

11-08-2008, 12:28 AM

Anything silver looks OEM-ish IMO :P

Throw audi rims on if they fit maybe?

Dunno, i like the ones you suggested, because they look more modern than the ones you have now (which look like R32 rims) - so is like a facelift.

Flaps

11-08-2008, 03:43 PM

I'll take your R lines :)

RhysQ

11-08-2008, 04:17 PM

if i were you i'd definitely go with the MKV R32 rims, they would look awesome on the MKIV, especially in 18's. yes the MKIV R32 rims look sweet as well but for your car they just look that tad bit small. the newer ones make your car look more aggressive and modern, and they would perfectly suit your ride height.....just my opinion.

VR32

11-08-2008, 05:51 PM

If you want sometihing a little more in line with your GTI,

http://img119.imageshack.us/img119/9772/vewhuffsonr32ww3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

99gti

11-08-2008, 06:31 PM

Not a fan of the Mk5 GTI wheels.... Sorry.

Mrk_Mickey

11-08-2008, 06:40 PM

I used to like them, but they're really.....dare i say.....normal, now. :(

No457 Snowy

11-08-2008, 06:50 PM

Hmmm, just got the shipping quote earlier today, not impressed to say the least. ($650 US). That sort of put the fire out. :duh:

Snowy.

JVLR32

11-08-2008, 07:05 PM

Not being bias, i still think the R32 04 rims impress me:) snowy i do like the rims you posted 1st pg.theres a R32 feel about them.:driver:

VR32

12-08-2008, 12:50 PM

Not being bias, i still think the R32 04 rims impress me:) snowy i do like the rims you posted 1st pg.theres a R32 feel about them.:driver:
Hope so there mk5 r32 rims, personally i'm not much of a fan of the mk5 GTi rims but you can't go past these
http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/875/db2007au01530mediumwh0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

gavs

12-08-2008, 02:34 PM

Hope so there mk5 r32 rims, personally i'm not much of a fan of the mk5 GTi rims but you can't go past these
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/ (http://imageshack.us)

Or what they're fitted to......:eek::eek::eek:

No457 Snowy

12-08-2008, 06:31 PM

Well the seller has agreed to sharpen the pencils and come back with something better regarding the shipping. I've had a good think about it and decided if they can come back with something attractive I'm gonna go for it. :)

Snowy.

YellowDieselGolf

13-08-2008, 08:17 AM

Apparently these rims are now made with specs to fit a MK4 (18x8 ET35 5x100)

How do you reckon they would look?

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/08/2490216652_680485fa68-1.jpg

Snowy. :)

OEM is where it's at. They're ok, but these are better :)

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/08/69785-1.jpg

No457 Snowy

13-08-2008, 08:32 AM

Well, I've bitten the bullet on the wheels. I've pondered long and hard on it and I'm convinced they will enhance the car in a positive and worthwhile way. Stepping up from 17 to 18 inch, half an inch wider and increased offset from ET38 to ET35 are going to give that little extra muscle in an area I think is missing from the car at present

As others have pointed out the wheels are quite similar in style and I like that because I don't want to lose that look, at the same time I feel they are a nicely updated version of the "R" theme. Actually, In person they actually look a little larger than the 18 inch Aristo style, an illusion created by the spoke pattern.

I guess with what I've done to her she may not be wild ahead turner, but I'm also a person very conscious of turning the wrong heads and prefer the OEM styling.

Once I get everything sorted, prepare for an onslaught of photos. :biggrin:

Thanks again for everyone's pointers/opinions/views.

Cheers,

Snowy. :)

sierra055

13-08-2008, 08:38 AM

Awesome Snowy, I'm sure they'll look great!
Like you, I prefer the OEM styling... nice and clean.

fuzion

13-08-2008, 08:40 AM

hahah knew you would snowy! cant wait to see it when im down in canberra! you better have them on!!

dubbed

13-08-2008, 09:24 AM

Awesome! When can we expect the Snowy machine to be sporting the new wheels?

No457 Snowy

13-08-2008, 11:53 AM

It'll be a few weeks, I'd say. Now I have to go on a 225x18x40 tyre hunt, in preparation.

Snowy. :)

YellowDieselGolf

15-08-2008, 08:14 AM

In time for the autofest?

Let us know how you go with 225 40 18's! I need something to replace my yokohama AR01s

No457 Snowy

15-08-2008, 09:17 AM

Yeah will do mate, I'm just getting a list together of some tyres to look at prices. So far looking at:

Michelin Pilot Preceda 2
Pirelli Dragon
Kumho KU31

Snowy. :)

99gti

15-08-2008, 09:25 AM

Another one to consider would be the Falken FK452. I have these on the front atm and am very happy with them.

glidn

15-08-2008, 03:22 PM

another set of tires to look at should be Toyo Proxies T1R's
I have 225/40/18 all around on my mk4 GTI.
They are superb.

sukebe

16-08-2008, 07:47 PM

Check out TireRack, they quoted me US$300 shipping for wheels or tyres, or ~$500 for tyres fitted to wheels.

sukebe

16-08-2008, 07:51 PM

Check this out for tyres. I was quote $426 and $409 for these in shops, I bought off these guys for $235 including delivery. Just waiting for my wheels to turn up now...

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Yokohama-Advan-Sport-V103-tyre-1x-225-40-18-RRP-450_W0QQitemZ310074350515QQihZ021QQcategoryZ42614Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

No457 Snowy

17-08-2008, 09:16 AM

Hmm, the Kumho KU31's get great reviews from everything I've been able to read on them and people I've asked who have them on their cars are more than happy with them. The performance they offer for the price is looking very hard to beat.

Snowy :)

No457 Snowy

20-08-2008, 01:27 PM

Well, I now have the wheels here and ended up getting a great deal on some Kumho KU31 225/40 R18 tyres for $180 per corner. :biggrin:

Just getting the tyres mounted/balanced and I'll fit them to the car myself on Saturday. :)

Snowy. :)

99gti

20-08-2008, 01:28 PM

Jeez - you don't muck about! Look forward to the pics

:cool46:

VW GTI

20-08-2008, 02:24 PM

Jeez - you don't muck about! Look forward to the pics

:cool46:

Haha, how long did it take for your wheels to get on the car?

Look forward to seeing the result.

99gti

20-08-2008, 02:29 PM

Haha, how long did it take for your wheels to get on the car?

Look forward to seeing the result.

Good point however mine wern't just a straight bolt on. Mine had to have custom adapters etc all made up. I'm more shocked with how quick Snowys got shipped!

VW GTI

20-08-2008, 02:43 PM

I'm more shocked with how quick Snowys got shipped!

Yeah, I've been in contact with the place he got them from, they're quick on the emails.

dubbed

20-08-2008, 03:33 PM

Fit them before Saturday!

No457 Snowy

20-08-2008, 03:45 PM

Fit them before Saturday!

Mate, believe me I'd love to, but the tyres won't be here till Friday and I'll be at work anyway. Gives give something to look foward to doing on the weekend. :)

I want to put them on myself by hand because those rattle guns they use scare the sh*t out of me around my un-marked wheels. :eek:

In the meantime I'm going to hit them with some Wheel-Wax. :)

Snowy

D3bb4

20-08-2008, 07:01 PM

You can get wheel-friendly impact sockets from supercheap ;) (got rubber or somethin on 'em to stop them scratching the **** outa rims.)

fuzion

20-08-2008, 08:38 PM

You can get wheel-friendly impact sockets from supercheap ;) (got rubber or somethin on 'em to stop them scratching the **** outa rims.)

get some good ones, ive got toptul ones as well as some other ones. ecs have some nice ones too

my set looks like these basically too

http://www.ecstuning.com/stage/images/dis/10044/600/10044.jpg

ecs #9021 $55us.. not too expensive! im sure u can buy ones here too equally good!

No457 Snowy

20-08-2008, 08:45 PM

Pierre, from memory, I was with you when you bought those about 2 years ago at Auto-fest from that guy with the tool tent. :idea:

Just finished waxing, what a job, .....all 80 spokes.

Snowy :)

fuzion

20-08-2008, 08:47 PM

was a real tool tent wasnt it lol

yeah you were! and they are fantastico.. im gonna get another set when im there again, just incase lol

your waxing your spokes? :eek::eek::eek:

No457 Snowy

20-08-2008, 08:50 PM

was a real tool tent wasnt it lol

yeah you were! and they are fantastico.. im gonna get another set when im there again, just incase lol

your waxing your spokes? :eek::eek::eek:

Yeah, I hit em with some of that Wheel-Wax, get em off to a good start before they get on the car. :biggrin:

Snowy.

Mrk_Mickey

20-08-2008, 09:46 PM

You're game dude! Heheh.

I think I should wax mine before mine go on! What kind of wax should I get (I'm assuming just from supercrap or REPCO or something)?

No457 Snowy

20-08-2008, 10:36 PM

You're game dude! Heheh.

I think I should wax mine before mine go on! What kind of wax should I get (I'm assuming just from supercrap or REPCO or something)?

Mate I used some of this stuff, picked it up a couple of years ago from one of the Aussie online detailing supply stores. (can't remember which one now). In the detailing forum on here I think there's links. This stuff seems to keep the hideous brake dust our cars get at bay for a couple of weeks at least.

And it smells real nice, like coconuts or something. :biggrin:

http://www.wheelwax.com/

Pretty much any decent wax would do though, I'd guess.

Snowy :)

No457 Snowy

23-08-2008, 05:51 PM

Well, I spent some time today sorting out getting the tyres on then took the wheels home and put them on the car and I'm as happy as a pig in Sh*t. :)

For a few anxious minutes I thought I might have some clearance issues with the tyres and the height adjusting rings on the front KW's but everything worked out perfectly. :drinkbeer:

Took her for a run up Tharwa Road which has a lot of undulating type dippers in it and there was no noises or rubbing etc. :biggrin:

Totally stoked about the way they suit the car too. :biggrin:

Overall a great day. I'll give her a tub and get some photos done.

Snowy

Jarred

23-08-2008, 06:04 PM

You really don't muck about aye?? seems only the other day you were just considering them!

Can't wait for some pics ;)

EVN-88G

23-08-2008, 06:33 PM

No457 Snowy

23-08-2008, 06:41 PM

You really don't muck about aye?? seems only the other day you were just considering them!

Can't wait for some pics ;)

Yeah, I honestly thought it would be a much longer process, maybe 6 weeks or so, but once I decided they were the wheels I wanted to go with, they were on my on my doorstep like 5 days later from the US. Unbelievable. :)

Of course once I had em I wasn't going to resist getting them on the car ASAP ;-)

Well, as far as the money goes, I guess I'm able to do stuff now that I wanted to but couldn't in my 20's.

Snowy.

Mrk_Mickey

23-08-2008, 07:55 PM

Well, as far as the money goes, I guess I'm able to do stuff now that I wanted to but couldn't in my 20's.

Snowy.

I like being young, but it does have its repercussions! Looking forward to pics matey:)

No457 Snowy

24-08-2008, 05:25 PM

Finally, here's a couple of pics I took today of the wheels on the car.

http://snowyosborne.gallery.netspace.net.au/albums/album01/IMG_wheels_3.jpg

http://snowyosborne.gallery.netspace.net.au/albums/album01/IMG_wheel6.jpg

http://snowyosborne.gallery.netspace.net.au/albums/album01/IMG_wheels_4.jpg

Cheers,

Snowy :)

fuzion

24-08-2008, 05:26 PM

looks awesome snowy!

glad i harassed you to get them haha.. because if they looked crap you would of blamed me hahahah!

makes your car look even tougher then before! love them!

VW GTI

24-08-2008, 05:41 PM

They look awesome, especially the back.

D3bb4

24-08-2008, 05:44 PM

wow.

that looks awesome!

i want i want i want!

Treza360

24-08-2008, 06:03 PM

Not too shabby at all. :biggrin:
From how do you think these will look to look they're on my car now in two weeks! That's an outstanding effort.
I think they look much better on the MkIV then they ever did on the MkV. :biggrin:
Pity that they're still going to be a pita to keep clean though (the wax will hopefully help though).
Cheers,
Trent

dubbed

24-08-2008, 06:29 PM

That is nicccce. I knew they would suit! Got any more photos from the side or rear 3/4 shots?

No457 Snowy

24-08-2008, 06:34 PM

Thanks for the vote of support guys, as usual with photos (Well, my photos anyway :duh:) they actually look better in the flesh.

I think they look much better on the MkIV then they ever did on the MkV.

Yeah Trent, actually wheels aside, I reckon the whole MK4 R32 car looks better than the MK5 R32, the older R32 just has more character about it. :)

Just personal opinion of course. :)

Cheers,

Snowy.

No457 Snowy

24-08-2008, 06:42 PM

Side shot

http://snowyosborne.gallery.netspace.net.au/albums/album01/IMG_wheels.jpg

3/4 rear shot

http://snowyosborne.gallery.netspace.net.au/albums/album01/IMG_wheels7.jpg

Snowy

Treza360

24-08-2008, 06:44 PM

Thanks for the vote of support guys, as usual with photos (Well, my photos anyway :duh:) they actually look better in the flesh.
Yeah Trent, actually wheels aside, I reckon the whole MK4 R32 car looks better than the MK5 R32, the older R32 just has more character about it. :)
Just personal opinion of course. :)
Cheers,
Snowy.
Yeah you're not going to arguments from me there. :biggrin:

EVN-88G

24-08-2008, 06:50 PM

Congrats on the wheels, they look the buisness!!

Yeah Trent, actually wheels aside, I reckon the whole MK4 R32 car looks better than the MK5 R32, the older R32 just has more character about it. :)

Just personal opinion of course. :)

Cheers,

Snowy.

I agree. I dont believe the MKV R32 is as much of a head turner as the MKIV R32, not only becus the MKIV's are considerably rarer, but they just dont look outstandingly different to the GTI as in the case of the MKIV :D

No457 Snowy

24-08-2008, 06:59 PM

looks awesome snowy!

glad i harassed you to get them haha.. because if they looked crap you would of blamed me hahahah!

makes your car look even tougher then before! love them!

Hehe, thanks for that mate, you mean after all that harassement you had your doubts? :eek: But hey, thanks for the positive input, when I was hanging on the edge you gave me a gentle push and I'm happy you did. :biggrin:

Snowy

dubbed

24-08-2008, 07:06 PM

God damn that looks hot. I love it. Absolutely love it.

D3bb4

24-08-2008, 07:36 PM

That looks tidy as. am much impressed :D running spacers?

Lorenz

24-08-2008, 07:55 PM

Wow, I knew they would look good, but not THAT good! Suit it soo well and fit like a charm. Very nice offset and good choice on tread ;)

Mrk_Mickey

24-08-2008, 08:44 PM

Wow, I knew they would look good, but not THAT good! Suit it soo well and fit like a charm. Very nice offset and good choice on tread ;)

I couldn't have said that any better myself.

My jaw actually dropped when I saw those Snowy! They look the goods mate.

KI11Z

25-08-2008, 09:19 AM

So did you have to use adaptors in the end of are they knock-off 5x100's? the offset has worked out perfectly! as like everyone else, i love it! :bigok:

No457 Snowy

25-08-2008, 12:38 PM

Specs for the rims are 5X100 ET35 8" x 18" specifically for the MK4.

Snowy. :)

KI11Z

26-08-2008, 08:38 AM

wow thats awsome, nice work! :cool46:

RhysQ

26-08-2008, 08:55 AM

i knew that would look awesome. good work mate, they suit the MkIV to a tee! they thing i like the best is they fill out the guards a lot better than the old R-Lines.

so...who has bought your MkIV R-Lines??

Cheers,
Rhys

Jarred

26-08-2008, 09:06 AM

beauty mate, looks great. real OEM class going on.

No457 Snowy

26-08-2008, 09:07 PM

so...who has bought your MkIV R-Lines??

I still have em. They were my first VW mod, I still love those wheels, it'll be a painful parting. :frown:

Flaps

27-08-2008, 08:52 AM

I still have em. They were my first VW mod, I still love those wheels, it'll be a painful parting. :frown:

How much do you want for them? :biggrin:

DubSteve

27-08-2008, 08:53 AM

How much do you want for them? :biggrin:

Your turning out to be a wheel whore seriously;)

Flaps

27-08-2008, 08:57 AM

I'm never satisfied, it's a curse...

VW GTI

27-08-2008, 12:31 PM

I still have em. They were my first VW mod, I still love those wheels, it'll be a painful parting. :frown:

I'll look after them :)

How much do you want for them? :biggrin:

You have too many wheels, let me have them :)