GTi Clubsport - 18" wheels > 19" wheels

[Exonian]

Looks  vasilis

[Acegadget]

My wheels are for sale if anyone is interested

https://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=288159.msg2644185#msg2644185

[Yantos]

Car goes back in April, so I’ve just swapped wheels back to original Richmonds and the Genuine OEM Brescia wheels / Dunlop tyres will soon go up for sale.

Any thoughts on what these are going for in current market? Prices seem all over the place.

Mint condition and only covered 6.5k miles.
Centre caps included
Tyres are what they came on originally: Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 225/35ZR19 (88Y)

Tread depth:
Front driver side: 6.5mm
Rear driver side: 7mm
Front passenger side: 6.5mm
Rear passenger side: 7mm

I’d chuck in wheel storage bags as well.

Thanks in advance for any guide!

[davo245]

You can expect Adelaide's, Estoril's or for that matter 19 inch Pretoria's sourced through VW to cost mega money. Certainly well over £2k per set without tyres.

If that's a bit too rich then there are some alternatives;-

Some have chosen 19 inch Brescia's from the Mk7 / 7.5 as they're a much more affordable OEM Golf wheel.

Pretoria's from the Passat have also been available recently for sensible money. However they're heavier than the Golf version and a different shade unless you go for the black ones. They're also a different offset.

Genuine VW Pret's are also available in 18 inch for around £1k. They come in 4 (I think) different colours and this would save you from buying tyres.

Aftermarket reps are available for much less money but they will vary in quality. The main issues will be weight, structural integrity and durability of the finish. CM Wheels though do seem to be well thought of by those that have tried them.

Brescia would be my choice look stunning on a mk8😎

[Guzzle]

Brescia would be my choice look stunning on a mk8😎

A good choice too. Quite fond of the Brescias myself and seem to suit the Mk8 quite well.

[M6TT F]

Brescia’s look great, only the ridiculous weight put me off

[Exonian]

Plus they sit too far into the arches 

[davo245]

Plus they sit too far into the arches 

Think they look spot on and nothing a spacer wouldn't sort what's the offset difference then?

[Guzzle]

Plus they sit too far into the arches 

Think they look spot on and nothing a spacer wouldn't sort what's the offset difference then?

IIRC there is only something like 1mm difference in offset, but genuine Mk8 19 inch wheels (Adelaides & Estorils) are half an inch wider than Brescias.

[Exonian]

Spot on Guzzle

Spacers are an option yes, but many owners won’t want to use them and some insurers don’t cover them.
I used to use spacers on a mk7 until my insurers told me they wouldn’t renew with them fitted and other insurers took the same line at the time. Maybe it’s different again now.