GTi Clubsport - 18" wheels > 19" wheels

[Acegadget]

Well all ordered
Gone for Japan Racing SP01’s in the end from Driftworks

8.5x19 ET45

Will order the tyres at the weekend as Black Circles have 15% off Michelin’s

[fredgroves]

Those are pretty neat.

What sort of weight are they?

Driftworks is a name I've not heard in a while.

[Acegadget]

Those are pretty neat.

What sort of weight are they?

Driftworks is a name I've not heard in a while.

Has taken a lot of searching.

8.9kg which I am pleased with

Called a few but they where the most helpful

[fredgroves]

Those are lovely and light for nineteens!

Good price too.

[Exonian]

Good choice 

[M6TT F]

They’re on my shortlist too. Motec are just releasing a similar wheel. Have you confirmed if you can use the standard wheelbolts?

[Acegadget]

They’re on my shortlist too. Motec are just releasing a similar wheel. Have you confirmed if you can use the standard wheelbolts?

No have to use different bolts but I don’t mind that

[M6TT F]

Ive also trawled the web extensively for wheels. Once you filter out styles you don’t like, or won’t suit, along with designs that are no lighter than stock, and within a budget, you end up with a small pot! I really liked some of the Motec range, but stock is few and far between.

[BillSan]

Hi all, this is my first post.  I look forward to reading and posting more over the coming months.

I'm in the same position as the OP of this thread, but without the money for a new set of tyres!

I have a three year lease and my bog standard Pure White CS is arriving on Friday.  Like most I hate the Richmonds so I am looking for a set of 18" wheels to replace them.  That way I can keep using the supplied tyres.  As the tyres will be 225/40/18 I think I'll want 8J wheels with 45ET.

I love the look of TD Pro Race 1.2's in the gunmetal finish.   Would appreciate your thoughts or suggestions on alternatives.  I'd especially love to see any photos of your 18" set ups.

[Dav3smith]

Blimey Bill you're about to get a 35/40K car and can't afford the tyres.

What you gonna do if you get a puncture?

I'm not being rude by the way just thinking something sounds odd, a tyre is not even 0.5% the value of the car and you say you can't afford it.