DanGTI Posted September 10, 2004 Report Share Posted September 10, 2004 ok....ive decided once ive got my windows done in a couple of weeks Ill get some money together for a set of wheels; I need opinions on size - 15 or 16 inch? also what offset do I need? and what does everyone think for looks....split rims with a chrome / polished deep bit?'normal' wheels, or...fully chromed ones - maybe some refurbed porsche?I just need some ideas for now cos cant think what will look the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WanabeGangster Posted September 10, 2004 Report Share Posted September 10, 2004 Chrome wolfrace enigma's. My mates got some on his golf and we tried them on my car. It looked stunning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted September 10, 2004 Report Share Posted September 10, 2004 I'd say 16 inch every time - some low profile tyres should mean your rolling radius isn't significantly affected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubDub Posted September 10, 2004 Report Share Posted September 10, 2004 What profile you recon would be best for a GTI on 16's snoop?(sorry for hijacking thread) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanGTI Posted September 10, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2004 im wondering the same thing - if i go up to a 16 would some 35 or 40 tyres do the trick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanGTI Posted September 10, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2004 just had a look at the wolfrace theyre nice - any other ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted September 10, 2004 Report Share Posted September 10, 2004 Probably something like 205/40/16, which is only 0.9% different in rolling radius, but I imagine the guys who are running 16s will have some ideas too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted September 10, 2004 Report Share Posted September 10, 2004 You could also go for 215/35/16 if you wanted that low profile look, but ride quality may be harsh, and I bet they cost a fair penny. 1.5% difference in rolling radius.Edit, yes, Pirelli P Zero Nero (supposed to be awesome) are 105 quid a corner from Mytyres! :? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted September 10, 2004 Report Share Posted September 10, 2004 I like 15s on the Loop/Arosa.The split rims on Blackrats car confirmed t for me.Some deep dish 8"x15"s would look cool.What type do you prefer Dan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanGTI Posted September 10, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2004 how wide can you go on an arosa / loop? yeah i think 35 profile might be a bit too harsh.....and prob quite expensive....dunno what type i prefer - probably deep dish for small wheels (14 or 15's), I like BBS but theyre pricey and want summin thatll really catch your eye but also suit the car.....seen these I like though............ border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" />(sorry the pic is cack quality) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted September 10, 2004 Report Share Posted September 10, 2004 If you have a word with Blackrat.He seen of a set of 8"x15" bbs alloys that need a referb.I think they are £450. It may take you a few days to clean them up, and maybe be refurbed, but would be a great investment.I think Clifford told me they havent made any in ten years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted September 10, 2004 Report Share Posted September 10, 2004 What about some euro wheels?Theres Ronald Turbos which look great on a Loop/Arosa.And theres ATS Cups, that I love! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanGTI Posted September 10, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2004 i think ive seen those ronald ones - bit old skool for me, cups can be good tho - i really want them to stand out tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted September 10, 2004 Report Share Posted September 10, 2004 Imagen Cups with a real polished dish and centre.They'd look fantastic.I'll try and find a pic.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twisty b-road Posted September 10, 2004 Report Share Posted September 10, 2004 QUOTE(Tigz)Theres Ronald Turbos What? The Macturbos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossjohnc Posted September 10, 2004 Report Share Posted September 10, 2004 lmao!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted September 10, 2004 Report Share Posted September 10, 2004 border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted September 10, 2004 Report Share Posted September 10, 2004 lmao :oops: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Loop Posted September 11, 2004 Report Share Posted September 11, 2004 IMO size depends on the engin, everything over 75bhp should have no trouble with 16's otherwise stick to 15's, i'd get 8x15 if i were you, but again i like deep dish. Some RH CupRad, Borbet BS, Schmidt Modern Line...lol @ Si style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":P" border="0" alt="tongue.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanGTI Posted September 11, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2004 imagen cups, rh cuprad, borbet bs, schmidt modern line.........where can I find these? so 8X15 will go on ok?will 16s spoil performance / acceleration? also I like twisty `b-roads` chromes.....what are they, where do i find them and how much!?audi rs4's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted September 11, 2004 Report Share Posted September 11, 2004 QUOTE(ArosaDan)also I like twisty `b-roads` chromes.....what are they, where do i find them and how much!?I love them too.Dont think he'll tell you where there from though.PM BrealHe is wanting to sell his Borbets, hes only had them about 6 months, and have got 205/40/15 Dunlop 8000s on them.I told him to pm you about them this morning, as I think you'll like them.I was thinking about them but something else came up.These are his wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanGTI Posted September 11, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2004 how come its a secret? Ive PM'd Breal cos they look sweet & interested to see what he'd want for them.....would really prefer a 16 i think though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted September 11, 2004 Report Share Posted September 11, 2004 lol dunno why it is, 1st time I saw them in the flesh I asked and he wouldnt say.12 months later I still dont know where there from lmaoBut thats why you dont see any more around :wink: Reason I prefere 15s is then I can afford top quality tyres.Beacuse not many people buy 16s the price of the tyres is more expencive than if you were buying 17s! :shock: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanGTI Posted September 11, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2004 fair point, if i got some 15s then wanted to sell them i could always put the decent tyre back on the standard ones...oh i dunno, not gonna happen for a couple of months yet anyway, got a holiday, window tints and some hi fi speakers to buy first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted September 11, 2004 Report Share Posted September 11, 2004 What speakers you looking at Dan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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