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Model specific boards => Golf mk8 => Topic started by: Verve34 on 07 November 2021, 09:05

Title: Wheels
Post by: Verve34 on 07 November 2021, 09:05: I’m considering swapping my prets for something else quite like the Veeman vc250 in graphite, but struggling to find any weights for these or any other wheel to be fair :tongue: any suggestions would be very much appreciated
Title: Re: Wheels
Post by: BillSan on 07 November 2021, 09:59: I did a fair bit of research when I was looking for new wheels to replace the standard Richmonds on the Mk8.

Weights are difficult to find and I was determined to get the lightest wheels I could afford (obviously they had to look great to me too). I understand that a Richmond wheel weighs about 12kg (it's 18") and in the end I went for for TD Motorsport Pro wheels which weigh 10.5kg.

That was the stated weight and I checked that to confirm when I bought them. Mine are also 18" so I suspect you'll be looking at a minimum of 11.0-11.5kg if you want 19's.

Good luck with finding that info though as I found that wheels manufacturers and retailers just don't want to provide weights.
Title: Re: Wheels
Post by: Verve34 on 07 November 2021, 10:08: Quote from: BillSan on 07 November 2021, 09:59
I did a fair bit of research when I was looking for new wheels to replace the standard Richmonds on the Mk8.

Weights are difficult to find and I was determined to get the lightest wheels I could afford (obviously they had to look great to me too). I understand that a Richmond wheel weighs about 12kg (it's 18") and in the end I went for for TD Motorsport Pro wheels which weigh 10.5kg.

That was the stated weight and I checked that to confirm when I bought them. Mine are also 18" so I suspect you'll be looking at a minimum of 11.0-11.5kg if you want 19's.

Good luck with finding that info though as I found that wheels manufacturers and retailers just don't want to provide weights.

Yeah I’m getting that general consensus about weights bill
Title: Re: Wheels
Post by: miromen on 07 November 2021, 10:52: 18" MAK LOWE-FF = 8,7kg
Title: Re: Wheels
Post by: jv on 07 November 2021, 11:26: Odd isn't it when it's pretty significant.
Konig and Bola both list weights and have sub 9kg 18s at a decent price.
Title: Re: Wheels
Post by: miromen on 30 November 2021, 01:03: 18" Motec MCR2 Ultralight = 8,3kg

https://www.felgenoutlet.com/en/alloy-wheels-tyres-packages/motec-mcr2-ultralight-flat-black?possible_rim_id=10651&preselect_inch=18
Title: Re: Wheels
Post by: fredgroves on 30 November 2021, 08:33: I thought these were rather good...

https://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=287446.90
Title: Re: Wheels
Post by: miromen on 28 March 2022, 13:42: Original Richmond 18" witch Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport weighed 20,7kg
MAK LOWE-FF 18" witch Michelin Pilot Sport 5 weight 18,1kg

(https://i.postimg.cc/FHXLZnsZ/PS1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/56py9gzY)

(https://i.postimg.cc/qRqhRPjk/PS2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/xJrTpFw7)

(https://i.postimg.cc/rpFC1YQH/PS3.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/gxQZd49y)

(https://i.postimg.cc/tgSd2tc4/PS4.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/B8F1vDsr)
Title: Re: Wheels
Post by: Kenis on 30 March 2022, 01:54: Not seen those before, look great!
Title: Re: Wheels
Post by: Exonian on 30 March 2022, 08:23: I’ve long been a fan of MAK wheels, they seem to have perfected the OEM look on many of their designs.
This is the first time I’ve seen the Lowe-FF on a mk8 Golf and they suit the styling very well, it gives the car a bit of a Porsche RS look.

What width and offset are they miromen?
Title: Re: Wheels
Post by: miromen on 30 March 2022, 09:21: How original 7,5x18 5x112 ET51 and the center hole 57,1mm.
Title: Re: Wheels
Post by: Exonian on 30 March 2022, 10:53: Full OEM spec then. :smiley:
With their light weight and Michelin boots they must drive superbly :afro:
Title: Re: Wheels
Post by: miromen on 30 March 2022, 12:08: The GTI is now subjectively lighter in movement.
There is also greater inertia when commuting.
Objective measurements such as dynamics or elasticity are yet to come. :smiley: