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    Ok, thanks. The 18" Pretorias with a good set of tyres might be an option. The ride might even be preferable. I just don't want to spoil the look of course.

    I'll look into the 19" too though. You say the money would be "... better spent on a much better set of high end wheels" but I don't know enough about wheels to know what's high end and good quality and what's a cheap copy. That's why I feel safer with OEM.

    And to be honest, I find it hard to even find many non-OEM wheels that suit the Golf R. I guess I'm too fussy, I don't know. I don't want it to look too boy-racer or busy - just a more classy set of sporty wheels. (BMW seem to do that stuff much better than Audi or VW... wheels I mean). The pretorias seem like the only ones that come close for me - either OEM or non-OEM. But of course, it's all subjective.

    Any issues to consider with ordering from ECS Tuning? How long does their shipping take usually?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Golf R 2020 View Post
    Ok, thanks. The 18" Pretorias with a good set of tyres might be an option. The ride might even be preferable. I just don't want to spoil the look of course.

    I'll look into the 19" too though. You say the money would be "... better spent on a much better set of high end wheels" but I don't know enough about wheels to know what's high end and good quality and what's a cheap copy. That's why I feel safer with OEM.

    And to be honest, I find it hard to even find many non-OEM wheels that suit the Golf R. I guess I'm too fussy, I don't know. I don't want it to look too boy-racer or busy - just a more classy set of sporty wheels. (BMW seem to do that stuff much better than Audi or VW... wheels I mean). The pretorias seem like the only ones that come close for me - either OEM or non-OEM. But of course, it's all subjective.

    Any issues to consider with ordering from ECS Tuning? How long does their shipping take usually?
    I haven’t bought from ECS myself, but I did buy something bulky from the US recently. You should look into using Planet Express, a freight forwarding company for much cheaper shipping. They quoted $US230 for a set of wheels with Fedex 4-7 days

    Still trying to decide which Neuspeed wheels I like best


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    Quote Originally Posted by bor1203 View Post
    I haven’t bought from ECS myself, but I did buy something bulky from the US recently. You should look into using Planet Express, a freight forwarding company for much cheaper shipping. They quoted $US230 for a set of wheels with Fedex 4-7 days
    Just factor in that you'll likely be up for 10% GST on the import as well...

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    Aftermarket Alloy Wheels

    Quote Originally Posted by tigger73 View Post
    Just factor in that you'll likely be up for 10% GST on the import as well...
    Yep for sure.

    However even still, by my calculations there is a $1100 gap to cover GST and import duties with the price from the sole Australian Neuspeed distributor

    $1,900 for the wheels including shipping (US$1,382) vs $3,025


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    Quote Originally Posted by Golf R 2020 View Post
    Ok, thanks. The 18" Pretorias with a good set of tyres might be an option. The ride might even be preferable. I just don't want to spoil the look of course.

    I'll look into the 19" too though. You say the money would be "... better spent on a much better set of high end wheels" but I don't know enough about wheels to know what's high end and good quality and what's a cheap copy. That's why I feel safer with OEM.

    And to be honest, I find it hard to even find many non-OEM wheels that suit the Golf R. I guess I'm too fussy, I don't know. I don't want it to look too boy-racer or busy - just a more classy set of sporty wheels. (BMW seem to do that stuff much better than Audi or VW... wheels I mean). The pretorias seem like the only ones that come close for me - either OEM or non-OEM. But of course, it's all subjective.

    Any issues to consider with ordering from ECS Tuning? How long does their shipping take usually?
    If you want something strong and classy then the BBS CH-R is a classic that really suits the Golf IMO - but yes, looks are subjective.

    I'm biased but I'd also say OZ Leggera HLT is neat - silver/grey or gloss black depending on car colour and your own preference.

    Neuspeeds are very popular Stateside as they have a great rep these days, light but strong, and are mostly designed to even take the VW cap to complete an OEM look. As bor1203 says though - look at the best way to buy them as there seems to be a real disconnect between buying from the USA vs. locally.

    I will say one advantage going local when you consider the pricing is 'close' is the benefit of having a local contact/warranty for any issues on delivery like a chip etc. It is a painful exercise if that occurs with an overseas order. However what I consider as 'close' may be different to others.

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    Ok thanks, some of those don't look too bad. I probably still slightly prefer the Pretorias, but the price for the 19" is insane.

    Regarding import prices from the USA, is there just a 10% GST charge only? Or is there also an import duty on top of that?

    e.g if ECS Tuning are quoting say $3,000 (I assume USD), what would be the total cost including all taxes and import costs?

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    Don't quote me but you'd also have customs duty of ~5% plus some miscellaneous charges.

    Back when I was looking to do it a rough rule of thumb was to add another 16% on top to estimate those costs - as duty is usually assessed against the goods value, while GST is normally assessed against goods plus duty plus freight/insurance.

    The knockout back then was often the exorbitant freight but that has become cheaper over time through freight forwarders etc.

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    Quote Originally Posted by nibose View Post
    I'm worried about the aftermarket alloys being heavier and/or brittle.
    You won't get much heavier than OEM unless it is a really rubbish aftermarket wheel.
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    Quote Originally Posted by brad View Post
    You won't get much heavier than OEM unless it is a really rubbish aftermarket wheel.


    Any views on Tempe Tyres wheels at all, quality vise ... some of the Lenso designs are quite nice.

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