Need some suggestions - best Rims for Mk5 GTI ?

[samchy]

Hi Everyone,

just joined the VW club and bought my very first Golf GTI mk5 in tornado red! and totally loving it!
i was wondering if some of you guys could suggest some nice rims to put on it - i don't intend to lower my car because my drive way will cause too much scraping. SO i was wondering if anyone knew rims that would look good on the stock height?

i ideally want some black rims.

thanks for the suggestions guys!

[schoona]

Flick through the MkV thread in appearacne gallery.
19" Helios OEM wheels in black maybe?

[dev17a]

first, what's your budget? rims go from $150 each to... $2000 each for Golf fitment.

second, you want 'look' or 'function'?

third, consider tyre cost, 17" cheaper than 18", 18" cheaper than 19"; in the same brand and model.

fourth, on stock height, imo stay with OEM width of max 8" wide and offset +50 (18" Kathoum, 18" Vision, 19" Tallageda) to keep the 'look' balanced and trouble free.

fifth, thin spokes in 19" will make your oem gti brakes look small, something not many people consider.

some info:
http://www.caranddriver.com/features/10q1/effects_of_upsized_wheels_and_tires_tested-tech_dept

[samchy]

Hey Guys,

thanks for the responses.

I wouldn't mind keeping it 17 inch as im pretty happy with that might even go up to 18inch as well.

i probably am going more for looks but att he same time don't want it to hamper the performance as well.

my budget i probably want to keep it 1500 max for all four

know any good sites for rims etc?

[timster]

These came with the Mk V GTI Pirelli I bought, I am looking to sell them but haven't got around to advertising yet. If you are intersted pm me and I will take some pictures and post i the appropriate place

http://www.vendettawheels.com.au/v5.html

[Justin Fox]

http://www.vwgolf.net.au/showthread.php?4548-DTM-Racing-Wheels-EOFY-Stocktake-sale%21-only-799-SET%21-BARGAIN%21

Cheap and aggressive. Won't rub if you keep it stock height and use 225 wide rubber.

[samchy]

Hi Justin - will +40 offset fit on mk5? won't it rub against the guard?

[samchy]

http://www.vwgolf.net.au/showthread.php?4548-DTM-Racing-Wheels-EOFY-Stocktake-sale%21-only-799-SET%21-BARGAIN%21

Cheap and aggressive. Won't rub if you keep it stock height and use 225 wide rubber.


would the +40 offset go past the guards as well for the MK5?

thanks for your help

[gh172]

I've got Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2 in black 18" on a Tornado Red GTI and I think they look awesome for the price. I might be a little biased though, :)
http://www.teamdynamicsracing.com/pro-race/Pro-race12.htm
http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/Performance/Wheels/Competition_Wheels/3073

[samchy]

I've got Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2 in black 18" on a Tornado Red GTI and I think they look awesome for the price. I might be a little biased though, :)
http://www.teamdynamicsracing.com/pro-race/Pro-race12.htm
http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/Performance/Wheels/Competition_Wheels/3073

ahahh nah it does look good! what offsets do you have? and is ur car lowered?

[Jig]

Welcome to the forum Sam. Good luck with your wheel hunting.

[onpole01]

Welcome mate. I had a Mkv gti, put 18s on and it transformed the look of the car completely. Go the 18s I say :)

[samchy]

Welcome mate. I had a Mkv gti, put 18s on and it transformed the look of the car completely. Go the 18s I say :)

thanks mate :)

did you lower your car at all?

[gh172]

My car isn't lowered but it's on my to do list. I think the offset was 45 from memory.

[Stalker]

Yep - Some 18"s with decent tyres (from Tirerack) is easily done for around $2k and will transform the look of your car. Plenty to choose from around the place and some good deals going on this site too. Good luck.

[onpole01]

thanks mate :)

did you lower your car at all?

Nah mate didn't lower the Mkv but I'm about to lower my R. There's heaps if options to lower a Mkv-springs, coilovers etc, 18s and lowered = shit yeah!

[samchy]

My car isn't lowered but it's on my to do list. I think the offset was 45 from memory.

how much did u put up ur rims for bro??

[samchy]

Nah mate didn't lower the Mkv but I'm about to lower my R. There's heaps if options to lower a Mkv-springs, coilovers etc, 18s and lowered = shit yeah!

yeah id love to lower my car but unforunately my drive way is a B*tch to get up

[schoona]

have a look around at different setups. people will tell you you can't do +30, or +40. Make sure you take into account wheel width AND wheel offset (ET) when choosing wheels. Google "wheel offset calculator" and grab a rule and see what will fit in what specs.

Not a hard task at all mate :)

[samchy]

have a look around at different setups. people will tell you you can't do +30, or +40. Make sure you take into account wheel width AND wheel offset (ET) when choosing wheels. Google "wheel offset calculator" and grab a rule and see what will fit in what specs.

Not a hard task at all mate :)

Lol yeah - i just need to work out what all this means!! trying to learn more bout cars as we speak!

[samchy]

My car isn't lowered but it's on my to do list. I think the offset was 45 from memory.

do you have some pics of ur car bro?? i wanna see how it looks iwht 18inch and not dumped :) cheeers

[gh172]

how much did u put up ur rims for bro??

Mine aren't up for sale but you can get them from Demon Tweeks in the UK for under a grand delivered to your doorstep.
If you look through the members rides section you'll find a few crappy iPhone shots of the car.