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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: Neil gti on 18 October 2009, 11:28
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Yeah, that looks mean! Amazing how the mk6 can swallow a set of 19s in the arches. :drool:
Note to self, get my butt in gear and get my GTI seat badges stuck in. They look good with the red backing don't they.
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I really like them, well done dude.
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Very nice wheels! love the finish on them :cool:
Dan
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Very very nice. Tornado red really suits the mk6 :cool:
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I have a new favoirite Mk6.
Incredible... :drool:
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Yeah, that looks mean! Amazing how the mk6 can swallow a set of 19s in the arches. :drool:
Note to self, get my butt in gear and get my GTI seat badges stuck in. They look good with the red backing don't they.
Yes really pleased with the look and that original centre caps,bolts etc fit aswell looks a bit more oem than halfrauds
Seat badges fitted yesterday had them 3mnths :lipsrsealed:
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I have a new favoirite Mk6.
Incredible... :drool:
Thanx mate,
Milltek and remap next job :wink: :wink:
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those wheels do look very nice on that car
one thing that always concerned me though was the accuracy of the speedo when you put bigger wheels on, it will be off won't it? wheel RPM will be a little less than on another car travelling alongside with 18 or 17 inch wheels
do you get the speedo recalibrated or something or do you just put up with the inaccuracy?
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those wheels do look very nice on that car
one thing that always concerned me though was the accuracy of the speedo when you put bigger wheels on, it will be off won't it? wheel RPM will be a little less than on another car travelling alongside with 18 or 17 inch wheels
do you get the speedo recalibrated or something or do you just put up with the inaccuracy?
Lower profile tyres are fitted to accomadate for this, it is registering the same as when 18s where on according to road angel 70mph on speedo 66mph on roadangel same as before
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Lower profile tyres are fitted to accomadate for this, it is registering the same as when 18s where on according to road angel 70mph on speedo 66mph on roadangel same as before
oh that makes sense then - it perhaps would also explain why the wheels didn't look like they were bulging out like on an over-modded chav's Saxo
have u seen much difference in the tyres you got on? is it a world of difference to your old tyres or much of the same?
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Lower profile tyres are fitted to accomadate for this, it is registering the same as when 18s where on according to road angel 70mph on speedo 66mph on roadangel same as before
oh that makes sense then - it perhaps would also explain why the wheels didn't look like they were bulging out like on an over-modded chav's Saxo
have u seen much difference in the tyres you got on? is it a world of difference to your old tyres or much of the same?
Had Dunlop Sportmax on Monzas, Now fitted F1 Assemetrics not scrubbed them up yet but feels well planted only done about 50mile on these, takes a couple of hundred mile to get nice and grippy ?
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Looking great Neil! :cool: :cool:
Always liked them wheels on the golf. How does the ride compare to the 18"?? On the R32 the 19" felt much the same just a little more planted, but with the slightly harsher ride of the GTi is the change noticable?
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Looking great Neil! :cool: :cool:
Always liked them wheels on the golf. How does the ride compare to the 18"?? On the R32 the 19" felt much the same just a little more planted, but with the slightly harsher ride of the GTi is the change noticable?
Feels pretty much the same, a little more planted maybe, be able to tell when tyres scrubbed up a bit more, wouldnt say the ride is any harsher before
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Very nice i was not sure of them by the photos on VWRs website but i think they really work with the red. Don't let Robin see me saying this but i think your wheel and car colour combo work better than his. :evil:
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Very nice i was not sure of them by the photos on VWRs website but i think they really work with the red. Don't let Robin see me saying this but i think your wheel and car colour combo work better than his. :evil:
ssssshhhh Thanx Mate :grin:
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Looks good, even though I prefer silver wheels. I can't see from the pics but did you go with 225 or 235 section tyres?
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Very nice Neil. I'm not normally a fan of darkened wheels, but these really suit. Goes well with the grey rubbing side strip and rear diffuser.
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+1 - don't usually like dark wheels, either, but against your red paintwork, they look superb. Good choice, much nicer than Monza shadows (though that's not too difficult...) :smiley:
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Looks good, even though I prefer silver wheels. I can't see from the pics but did you go with 225 or 235 section tyres?
Vwr recommended 235/35/19s so i went with them, feels nice and planted no rubbing issues
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Looks good, even though I prefer silver wheels. I can't see from the pics but did you go with 225 or 235 section tyres?
Vwr recommended 235/35/19s so i went with them, feels nice and planted no rubbing issues
How wide are the wheels and what's the offset? Ta
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Looks good, even though I prefer silver wheels. I can't see from the pics but did you go with 225 or 235 section tyres?
Vwr recommended 235/35/19s so i went with them, feels nice and planted no rubbing issues
How wide are the wheels and what's the offset? Ta
The VWR Wheel is designed to fit the Golf Mk5 and Mk6, together with all cars that share this platform (Eos, TT, A3, Leon, Scirocco, Octavia etc).
The wheel has been carefully designed to retain the standard Volkswagen wheel bolts, and also use OEM centre caps.
Most importantly, our testing has shown it to be an exceptionally strong wheel, as suitable for the day to day demands of our road as it is for track usage. The wheels are, of course, produced in a TUV-certified factory for us.
The design of the wheel is visually impressive, with the long slender spokes going right to the edge of the rim, emphasising the size of the wheels. The spokes gently curve outwards, giving them a real dynamic shape. A really fresh, modern look.
The wheels are 19 x 8.5 with an offsets of ET52. Bolt PCD is 5x112 with a centre bore of 57.1mm.
The wheels are compatible TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System).
Please note, these are a very low-production run batch - just 4 sets of wheels are currently available.
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Doh! Thanks for that, just found the same on the vwr website...
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Looks top notch and good work on the EF1 Assyms ;) :cool:
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stunning :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool:
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that looks cool buddy-love it :cool: :cool:
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Hi Neil
Can I ask waht price the wheels and tyres came in at, I have seen the price for the wheels only.
thanks
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Superb!
Ava
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Hi Neil
Can I ask waht price the wheels and tyres came in at, I have seen the price for the wheels only.
thanks
Dosn't work out cheap 1k +vat +£40 delivery + £660 for F1s :cry: :wink:
Sold Monzas for £800 so worked out to about 1k
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They look really nice on your car Neil. Nice to see a Mk6 looking slightly unique :wink:
Oh and Tornado Red FTW :afro:
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Dosn't work out cheap 1k +vat +£40 delivery + £660 for F1s :cry: :wink:
Sold Monzas for £800 so worked out to about 1k
Still cheaper than a set of BBS CH's in black... and better looking in my opinion.
I'm seriously considering a set of these on a Silver R!
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Dosn't work out cheap 1k +vat +£40 delivery + £660 for F1s :cry: :wink:
Sold Monzas for £800 so worked out to about 1k
Still cheaper than a set of BBS CH's in black... and better looking in my opinion.
I'm seriously considering a set of these on a Silver R!
I think i have started a new craze, also had a few pms about these
(note to self must ring vwr about a freebee remap) :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
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Neil, what pressures are you running as I need to know what to set mine at?
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Neil, what pressures are you running as I need to know what to set mine at?
I don't know what the pressures are as i haven't checked them since the garage put them on :shocked:
Have you got a set of these if so wheres the PICS you know its the law law to post pics :laugh: :laugh:
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Neil, what pressures are you running as I need to know what to set mine at?
I don't know what the pressures are as i haven't checked them since the garage put them on :shocked:
Have you got a set of these if so wheres the PICS you know its the law law to post pics :laugh: :laugh:
Yep CH's, the pics are on here but the car was filthy, will post up new ones when washed. I am contemplating fitting the VWR springs.
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Neil, what pressures are you running as I need to know what to set mine at?
I don't know what the pressures are as i haven't checked them since the garage put them on :shocked:
Have you got a set of these if so wheres the PICS you know its the law law to post pics :laugh: :laugh:
Yep CH's, the pics are on here but the car was filthy, will post up new ones when washed. I am contemplating fitting the VWR springs.
Yes my mistake, i have seen your pics of CHs, i think the darker wheels must make it look lower than it is, cos mine is on standard springs and dosn't look as high as yours ?
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Neil, what pressures are you running as I need to know what to set mine at?
I don't know what the pressures are as i haven't checked them since the garage put them on :shocked:
Have you got a set of these if so wheres the PICS you know its the law law to post pics :laugh: :laugh:
Yep CH's, the pics are on here but the car was filthy, will post up new ones when washed. I am contemplating fitting the VWR springs.
May be the angle that I took the photo from, I have not noticed any difference in the ride which I like so have to give the springs careful thought.
Yes my mistake, i have seen your pics of CHs, i think the darker wheels must make it look lower than it is, cos mine is on standard springs and dosn't look as high as yours ?
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Yes i havn't noticed any difference in the ride and quite happy with the height, if lowered it will be a firmer ride, leaving mine as is :wink:
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Neil, what pressures are you running as I need to know what to set mine at?
Mags, you should run them at the same pressures as recommended for the standard tyres - 38psi if memory serves - but check the inside of the fuel flap.
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Neil, what pressures are you running as I need to know what to set mine at?
Mags, you should run them at the same pressures as recommended for the standard tyres - 35psi if memory serves - but check the inside of the fuel flap.
Mac does it make a difference on pressures when they are a lower profile tyre on a 19"wheel ?
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No, because pressure is the applied force per unit area, e.g pounds force per square inch. 38 pounds per square inch is required to support the weight of the car on the tyre contact patch, neither of which change.
Hope that made sense. :nerd:
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No, because pressure is the applied force per unit area, e.g pounds force per square inch. 38 pounds per square inch is required to support the weight of the car on the tyre contact patch, neither of which change.
Hope that made sense. :nerd:
No it didn't so 38 psi it is then :wink:
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^ lol ! :D :D
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No it didn't so 38 psi it is then :wink:
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car looks great Neil, I was wondering, where did you get the GTI seat inserts from?
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Thanks Bud
Got seat inserts from ebay, just stick a bit of red tape behind and voila
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