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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: 993turbo on 12 November 2009, 16:40

Title: G60 Steel wheels
Post by: 993turbo on 12 November 2009, 16:40
I like the look of the G60 steel wheels, however I feel that the 6x15 with the 35mm offset is not enough.

Is anyone running custom steel wheels, in 7 or 7,5 ?

Title: Re: G60 Steel wheels
Post by: Diamond Hell on 12 November 2009, 17:44
http://www.bandedsteels.com/
Title: Re: G60 Steel wheels
Post by: dubvrs on 12 November 2009, 21:19
8" up front and 8.5" on the rear.

(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r301/dubvrs/P1000844-1.jpg)

(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r301/dubvrs/P1000832-1.jpg)

(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r301/dubvrs/P1000833.jpg)
Title: Re: G60 Steel wheels
Post by: 993turbo on 13 November 2009, 10:42
Love them 8 & 8.5's HOT!!!!!
Title: Re: G60 Steel wheels
Post by: 993turbo on 13 November 2009, 12:09
Quote from: Diamond Hell on 12 November 2009, 17:44
http://www.bandedsteels.com/

Thanks for the link.

A bit pricey perhaps.... But I guess custom is custom...  :smiley:
Title: Re: G60 Steel wheels
Post by: Diamond Hell on 13 November 2009, 13:43
With banded steels they either need to be done properly by someone with public liability insurance, or not at all.

Heh - front driven wheels narrower than rear non-driven wheels.  Functionality FAIL.
Title: Re: G60 Steel wheels
Post by: orbit48 on 13 November 2009, 21:19
Quote from: Diamond Hell on 13 November 2009, 13:43


Heh - front driven wheels narrower than rear non-driven wheels.  Functionality FAIL.


still looks the part though mate..... :wink:
Title: Re: G60 Steel wheels
Post by: Ben Lessani on 13 November 2009, 22:10
Quote from: Diamond Hell on 13 November 2009, 13:43
Heh - front driven wheels narrower than rear non-driven wheels.  Functionality FAIL.

Something the weight/power of a Golf shouldn't need more than 7j anyway. Plus better to have understeer than oversteer on a fwd car.

Wide wheels belong on the rear :wink:
Title: Re: G60 Steel wheels
Post by: Diamond Hell on 13 November 2009, 23:30
Quote from: Ben Lessani on 13 November 2009, 22:10
Wide wheels belong on the rear :wink:

Drag racers say you're speaking tosh:

(http://image.eurotuner.com/f/24393088+w750+st0/eurp_0908_02_z+1994_volkswagen_golf+rear_passenger_side.jpg)
Title: Re: G60 Steel wheels
Post by: Ben Lessani on 13 November 2009, 23:59
My mistake, I must have missed the first post where he said the offset wasn't enough for his dragster :rolleyes:
Title: Re: G60 Steel wheels
Post by: Thom89 on 14 November 2009, 00:26
Steady Ben :grin:
Thom
Title: Re: G60 Steel wheels
Post by: Ben Lessani on 14 November 2009, 11:53
This has nothing to do with the OP, but the dragster photo inspired me to look for more, found this gem of a thread ...

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2942474&page=18
Title: Re: G60 Steel wheels
Post by: Diamond Hell on 14 November 2009, 21:33
It's OK, Ben. 

It's OK to admit a PC user is your inspiration.  :grin:
Title: Re: G60 Steel wheels
Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 15 November 2009, 10:02
Quote from: orbit48 on 13 November 2009, 21:19
Quote from: Diamond Hell on 13 November 2009, 13:43


Heh - front driven wheels narrower than rear non-driven wheels.  Functionality FAIL.


still looks the part though on a rwd car mate..... :wink: