Clubsport Edition 40 and Clubsport S build numbers (and car photos)

[Exonian]

The callipers look the same on the CSS with the same part number from what I can see, just different badges on them so normal GTI wheels would fit as the discs are the same size as PP/R/CS discs.
TD 1.2's would be a good bet as they're painted and won't be affected by road salt quite the same as polished GTI wheels. Plus they're light, fairly inexpensive in 18" fitment and go well with the motorsport theme of the car. Another option would be CS Belvedere wheels if you can pick up a set second hand, I'd imagine even the concrete Bridgestones would be a little more grippy than the semi slick standard tyres in Autumn and Winter but I'm sure there are those that would disagree!!

[Paul70]

Hi Exonian - TD 1.2s?  Sorry, I am no wheel expert. I am looking to get a set of winter wheels and save the standard ED40 wheels through the winter. Any guidance would be appreciated.

Ideally, I want to spend under a grand and they need to be robust (snow chains may be required), look reasonably good - the usual stuff. Cheers!

[Exonian]

Hi Exonian - TD 1.2s?  Sorry, I am no wheel expert. I am looking to get a set of winter wheels and save the standard ED40 wheels through the winter. Any guidance would be appreciated.

Ideally, I want to spend under a grand and they need to be robust (snow chains may be required), look reasonably good - the usual stuff. Cheers!

Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2 wheels in 8x18 ET45 would be a good fit.
You can pick them up from Demon Tweeks or other online retailers and they're normally built to order which can be a pain if the lead times are long but at least that way you get to order the correct 57.1mm centre bore rather than having to run spigot rings and specify whether you want the scripting on the rims. You can also order them direct from Team Dynamics.

There's a set of BBS SR's in the for sale section with winter rubber already fitted.

Cossieian was selling a complete set of nearly new ones in 8x19 with Michelin tyres (Pilot Sport not winter tyres) for £1200 which is a good price.

[Paul70]

Thanks Exonian - I will take a look. I also like the look of the Revo 19s.

[Exonian]

Thanks Exonian - I will take a look. I also like the look of the Revo 19s.

You're looking at £1200 for the RV019 wheels alone there plus 19" tyres are massively more expensive than 18's in general.
Add to that the REVO wheels are 8.5" wide so you'll need 235 tyres making snow chains more or less impossible.

Still like 'em? 

[Paul70]

Thanks for the feedback Exonian - good points!

Been doing some research and the VWR cup wheels seem a good fit and the 18 wheels are just over 900 quid. Any view on these?

[mkviken]

I don't need winter tyres I won't be using the car over the winter but I wouldn't mind a spare set with some 'normal' tyres like PS4 Goodyear efficientgrip or something for the autumn/spring time

My old man had a GT4 on cup 2 tyres and it wasn't too bad in the colder conditions but not ideal tyre.

[mkviken]

Does anyone know if regular gti front mud flaps will fit the CSS please?

Dealer said he doesn't know but I can try a set against the car but I don't have the car yet and want to order them ready for when I get it.

Cheers

[Exonian]

Thanks for the feedback Exonian - good points!

Been doing some research and the VWR cup wheels seem a good fit and the 18 wheels are just over 900 quid. Any view on these?

Aren't the VWR Cup wheels just TD Pro Race 1.2's with a VWR premium attached? 

[Micky1]

I've done 1000 miles in her now. Bloody love it!

How do I put some pictures up?