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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: devilscaff on 24 June 2017, 14:30
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Been to the dealers to order my R but came away incomplete as now stuck on wheels. I went in deep wanting prets but my wife and son prefer the Spielberg wheels I'm not convinced anyone have an opinion?
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Silver Pretoria all day long. The Speielbergs are truly horrible in comparison.
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Pretorias.
Pretorias.
Pretorias.
I don't hate the Spielbergs like some people do but Pretorias are proper lightweight wheels and aren't polished so easier to repair if damaged.
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Exactly what I was explaining to my family. I have Glendales on my 35 at present and having the black gloss centres are a nightmare to clean plus show stone chips off. Alloy prets is definitely my choice.
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Just to add, the Spielbergs (who thinks up these appalling names? ) will look different on either side of the car as they are not symmetrical :whistle:
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Just to add, the Spielbergs (who thinks up these appalling names? ) will look different on either side of the car as they are not symmetrical :whistle:
That sounds a bit like my face! :laugh:
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If it was me and the choice was either Spielberg or Pretoria alloys, it would definitely be the Pretorias, even though they're £180 more expensive than the Spielbergs. IMO, the Pretorias are a much nicer looking wheel than the Spielbergs, but I'd also consider the practicalities of both;
- Spielbergs are diamond cut, and diamond cut alloys are prone to white worm corrosion.
- Diamond cut Spielbergs will be more expensive to refurb than powder coated Pretorias if you're unfortunate enough to kerb them.
- the Pretoria's powder coated finish is much more durable than a diamond cut finish, and will withstand the winter salt / grit much better than the Spielbergs will.
Pretorias all the way.
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Been to the dealers to order my R but came away incomplete as now stuck on wheels. I went in deep wanting prets but my wife and son prefer the Spielberg wheels I'm not convinced anyone have an opinion?
This is what happens when you are considerate and let others be involved in decisions you'd rather take yourself! Be selfish, get permission to wear the trousers and get those Pretorias ordered! I've plenty more good advice to give but apparently I've got to get the kettle on.... :laugh:
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It's a total no brainier. Pretorias are by far and away one ofthe nicest OEM wheel options available - on any car. IMO. Sick to death of the sight of all those diamond cut alloys with black centres. On everything from a Quasqai to an M4 these days. The standard wheel offerings on the new GTI are absolutely shocking. The 19" options being marginally more acceptable.
Prets all the way. First option I'd tick. Every time. (Which is easier in Ireland as they're only €130 :laugh:)
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I second everyone else, Pretorias all the way.
I had Diamond Cut Austin wheels on my GTI PP and although they looked great they do scratch real easy and the black does get dull after time. If you do get Diamond Cut wheel I would suggest covering them in GTechniq C5 Wheel Armour straight away on the day of pick up from the fore court. This will keep your wheels looking great for a long time.
The Pretorias are much easier to clean and far more durable to the elements and brake dust... But then that may also be partly due to the C5 Wheel Armour I put on them as well. :wink:
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... neither. What did they think of the standard alloys?
Cadiz are THE Golf R alloys - one of the most distinctive and recognisable parts of the R. Money well saved!
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As much as I like the Pretorias, an extra grand is just too much.
I'd stick with the Cadiz like Daz says.
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The Cadiz have grown on me over the last 6 months or so but they aren't in the same league as the Pretoria.
If money was tight I wouldn't be unhappy with the Cadiz though.
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Some photos for comparison -
Cadiz
(https://golf.volkswagen.com/assets/golf_r/golf-r-gor1235-leichtmetallraeder_1920x1080.jpg)
Pretoria
(http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/t414/Chu88y/MK7%20Golf%20R/Optionwheels2.jpg)
Spielberg
(https://cdn.volkswagen.at/media/Theme_Lightbox_Gallery_Image_Component/22699-53734/dh-803-8973f1/1e415ee7/1485421760/vw-golf-r-felge-spielberg-19-zoll-leichtmetallrad.jpg)
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Mind made up completely thanks for everyone's opinions. The standard prets win hands down. Just need to get the dealer down to my carwow price then we're ordering....... or do I want to add keyless?
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"standard prets" Cadiz are standard the prets are the options. Are you sure you've decided 😉😉
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Standard finish I meant not the gloss black.
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Some photos for comparison -
Cadiz
(https://golf.volkswagen.com/assets/golf_r/golf-r-gor1235-leichtmetallraeder_1920x1080.jpg)
Pretoria
(http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/t414/Chu88y/MK7%20Golf%20R/Optionwheels2.jpg)
Spielberg
(https://cdn.volkswagen.at/media/Theme_Lightbox_Gallery_Image_Component/22699-53734/dh-803-8973f1/1e415ee7/1485421760/vw-golf-r-felge-spielberg-19-zoll-leichtmetallrad.jpg)
Nice work!
Trouble is they all look good now😀
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Some photos for comparison -
Daz, how many TB's of data do you have on all things VW? :laugh:
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Mind made up completely thanks for everyone's opinions. The standard prets win hands down. Just need to get the dealer down to my carwow price then we're ordering....... or do I want to add keyless?
Some might say if you're considering keyless then you are ordering too many door :whistle:
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Mind made up completely thanks for everyone's opinions. The standard prets win hands down. Just need to get the dealer down to my carwow price then we're ordering....... or do I want to add keyless?
Some might say if you're considering keyless then you are ordering too many door :whistle:
Some would be wrong :wink:
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... neither. What did they think of the standard alloys?
Cadiz are THE Golf R alloys - one of the most distinctive and recognisable parts of the R. Money well saved!
^^^ this right here, I think the Cadiz look pretty good for standard.
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Not keen, my son said they were to small😉