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Title: wheels - something different?
Post by: 4ThoseWhoLike2 on 02 August 2006, 10:29: hi to all

was just thinking about getting a new set of rims, but dont want to go down the a8 route, if you know what i mean!

as my car is navy blue, i was thinking about black rims, anyone with any recommendations, pics or links...

fyi, the suspension is not lowered, in fact the car is stock.
Title: Re: wheels - something different?
Post by: Judderi on 02 August 2006, 10:50: what car is it?
Title: Re: wheels - something different?
Post by: 4ThoseWhoLike2 on 02 August 2006, 11:56: oh yeah - sorry bout that - thought i entered this in the mk4 section.

its a 99 1.8t 20v 150bhp 5 door gti - see my dub gallery...
Title: Re: wheels - something different?
Post by: golfpro on 02 August 2006, 12:19: not sure that black wheels would work on a blue car tbh. Stick with something shiny and understated :wink:
Title: Re: wheels - something different?
Post by: Dinky on 02 August 2006, 12:28: some black wheels look gud on a blue car..
best thing to do is get a side profile of ur car, the wheels your after, and photoshop it..or ask one of the lads on here to do it for you.. :smiley:

Dinx :kiss:
Title: Re: wheels - something different?
Post by: 4ThoseWhoLike2 on 02 August 2006, 13:04: thanks for the comments guys.

thanks for the suggestion dinx - i have a proile pic in my dub gallery.

i know jack about what type of rims, offsets and the like i should be looking out for?

its all new to me.
Title: Re: wheels - something different?
Post by: Dinky on 02 August 2006, 13:12: well basically..you choose a wheel you like and and look you want and go from there..
because depening on your wheel size (17s?)/type, you may need to change your suspension and wot not..
as for offset..ask joe or jv..or toph!
have a looksee.. http://www.uk-mkivs.net/forums/42/ShowForum.aspx
and http://www.uk-mkivs.net/photos/default.aspx for ideas? :smiley:

Dinx :kiss:
Title: Re: wheels - something different?
Post by: Judderi on 02 August 2006, 13:30: Didnt your mother never tell you that you shouldent mix black with blue when dressing?
Title: Re: wheels - something different?
Post by: Dinky on 02 August 2006, 13:36: no but urs probs told u to stfu..
just try it funky..because i contemplated black wheels on cab before buyin the zenders.. :smiley:

Dinx :kiss:
Title: Re: wheels - something different?
Post by: ...joe on 02 August 2006, 14:41: Quote from: Mk2GTI2.016v on 02 August 2006, 13:30
Didnt your mother never tell you that you shouldent mix black with blue when dressing?

is that like wearing brown shoes with a grey suit young man?! black rims, blue car, all good in my opinion!
Title: Re: wheels - something different?
Post by: Len on 02 August 2006, 14:54: Shiny rims with gold centres look cool with Blue!
:rolleyes:
I will get some eventually!
Title: Re: wheels - something different?
Post by: Dinky on 02 August 2006, 15:05: gold and blue just makes me think o scoobys..twas done to death! i know that was a full wheel of gold..but u know wot i mean..

Dinx :kiss:
Title: Re: wheels - something different?
Post by: Len on 02 August 2006, 15:24: Each to his own Di. :tongue:

I agree actually as I tried some all gold wheels on my Mi16 and it didnt look good. (Thats Graphite Grey)
But with a good width shiny rim and just gold spokes it will look cool.
Title: Re: wheels - something different?
Post by: golfpro on 02 August 2006, 16:14: got to agree with you actually len, gold would look smart