Author Topic: GTi Clubsport - 18" wheels > 19" wheels  (Read 34832 times)

Offline vasilis_03

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Re: GTi Clubsport - 18" wheels > 19" wheels
« Reply #130 on: 17 June 2021, 07:40 »
thats a 19" 8.5J +47, it almost rubs the strut's dust boot without tire mounted :sad:




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Re: GTi Clubsport - 18" wheels > 19" wheels
« Reply #131 on: 28 June 2021, 09:37 »
anyone spec DCC on a car with 18s?  It felt great on test drive without but may future proof things if i ever change to 19s down the line and may improve resale value, opinions? Is this a waste of £780?
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Offline Woeisme

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Re: GTi Clubsport - 18" wheels > 19" wheels
« Reply #132 on: 28 June 2021, 18:06 »
anyone spec DCC on a car with 18s?  It felt great on test drive without but may future proof things if i ever change to 19s down the line and may improve resale value, opinions? Is this a waste of £780?
Specced 19’s but added dcc even though I’m not certain it’s needed after testing one with 18’s and one with 19’s. Both drove well without.

Added it since every reviewer goes on about it so will be a desirable option to second hand buyers and also in the hope it does make the car more comfortable when in the comfort settings. It will be a must have for anybody thinking of doing track days because it will certainly make it stiffer in the harder settings. Doubt mine will ever see a track over the course of my ownership.

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Re: GTi Clubsport - 18" wheels > 19" wheels
« Reply #133 on: 14 July 2021, 10:44 »
Quick question, did anyone ever weigh the Richmond wheels, i cant find anything in a search but seem to remember someone saying about 10kg.
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Offline M6TT F

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Re: GTi Clubsport - 18" wheels > 19" wheels
« Reply #134 on: 14 July 2021, 12:28 »
Quick question, did anyone ever weigh the Richmond wheels, i cant find anything in a search but seem to remember someone saying about 10kg.

They weigh an unbelievable 11.6kg each! Think they’re cast lead

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Re: GTi Clubsport - 18" wheels > 19" wheels
« Reply #135 on: 14 July 2021, 12:49 »
Lighter than Adelaides though?
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Re: GTi Clubsport - 18" wheels > 19" wheels
« Reply #136 on: 14 July 2021, 12:58 »
Lighter than Adelaides though?

Yes by a kilo a corner....
Current: Mk8 GTI DSG, Adelaides, DCC, HUD, HK, Winter Pack, Rear Camera.. Aka "HMS Weasel"

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Gone: 2014 Mk7 GTD, manual, NavPro, DCC

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Re: GTi Clubsport - 18" wheels > 19" wheels
« Reply #137 on: 14 July 2021, 14:02 »
https://www.original-felgen.com/5h0601025hfzz.html

Some suggesting 9.3kg? Are they forged does anyone know? Seems unlikely but then again the old Belvedere were mega light.
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