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Title: New wheels on the R32
Post by: Ollieb7 on 07 December 2007, 15:23
Just saw a brand new jobbie whilst at the dealers and they have fitted easier to clean wheels on the R32 - But how boring - it now looks little different to a normal golf - even the estate - you couldn't really tell much difference from the front what with that chrome grill. Frankly the car is so dulled down now that even the twin pipes don't help to elevate it - come on VW get it together!
Title: Re: New wheels on the R32
Post by: Manu_R32 on 07 December 2007, 15:36
I beleive these are called Omanyt allows and unfortunatley im getting them with my R....
Title: Re: New wheels on the R32
Post by: mojo555 on 07 December 2007, 15:39
I beleive these are called Omanyt allows and unfortunatley im getting them with my R....

Got them on my R, they don't look bad at all in the flesh...Just sh!te in the pics
Title: Re: New wheels on the R32
Post by: Komenda on 07 December 2007, 15:42
Take the plastic centre cap off and get the normal VW centre logo. Completely transforms the look of the wheel.

I like em like this

(http://images.eurotuner.com/images/160_0611_et_08z+2006_volkswagon_R32+oem_wheels.jpg)
Title: Re: New wheels on the R32
Post by: Manu_R32 on 07 December 2007, 15:49
I beleive these are called Omanyt allows and unfortunatley im getting them with my R....

Got them on my R, they don't look bad at all in the flesh...Just sh!te in the pics

Can u post pics of ur R :)
Title: Re: New wheels on the R32
Post by: Russ.C on 07 December 2007, 15:51
I prefer them to the old zolders, much cleaner looking, less fussy  :cool:
Title: Re: New wheels on the R32
Post by: Manu_R32 on 07 December 2007, 16:06
I prefer them to the old zolders, much cleaner looking, less fussy  :cool:

I think i prefare the old zolders...they look abit more agressive!
Title: Re: New wheels on the R32
Post by: berto on 07 December 2007, 16:42
I have the Zolders on my R32 and prefer them even though they arn't the easiest to clean...

Title: Re: New wheels on the R32
Post by: joesgti on 07 December 2007, 16:46
well i prefere the monza's but prefere BBS LM's even more and mine are coming soon WHOOOOHOOOO!!  :evil:
Title: Re: New wheels on the R32
Post by: mojo555 on 08 December 2007, 19:04
I beleive these are called Omanyt allows and unfortunatley im getting them with my R....

Got them on my R, they don't look bad at all in the flesh...Just sh!te in the pics

Can u post pics of ur R :)

will post some pics when i have cleaned her
Title: Re: New wheels on the R32
Post by: mojo555 on 08 December 2007, 19:10
Take the plastic centre cap off and get the normal VW centre logo. Completely transforms the look of the wheel.

I like em like this

(http://images.eurotuner.com/images/160_0611_et_08z+2006_volkswagon_R32+oem_wheels.jpg)
I like, where can i get some of those centre caps from except the stealers....
Title: Re: New wheels on the R32
Post by: DannyBoyR32 on 08 December 2007, 23:16
at first the old style zolder look better but on further inspection the omanyt is okay when clean and car is on the move
Title: Re: New wheels on the R32
Post by: Manu_R32 on 08 December 2007, 23:19
Take the plastic centre cap off and get the normal VW centre logo. Completely transforms the look of the wheel.

I like em like this

(http://images.eurotuner.com/images/160_0611_et_08z+2006_volkswagon_R32+oem_wheels.jpg)
I like, where can i get some of those centre caps from except the stealers....

Ebay?
Title: Re: New wheels on the R32
Post by: DannyBoyR32 on 09 December 2007, 04:06
that's the omanyt with the cap taken off
Title: Re: New wheels on the R32
Post by: Manu_R32 on 09 December 2007, 05:45
Indeed....is it easy to get the caps off?
Title: Re: New wheels on the R32
Post by: 08micsta on 09 December 2007, 08:38
Very easy Manu_GTI. Take it to a stealer. They just break them off and then charge you for new ones.

Trust me  :wink: I speak from experiance.
Title: Re: New wheels on the R32
Post by: mojo555 on 09 December 2007, 18:40
well  tried this today as i have a 17" Mk5 gti alloy in the garage with the centre cap and it doesn't look as good as the pics in real life..so will prob keep them as they are.
Title: Re: New wheels on the R32
Post by: k4ith on 09 December 2007, 19:22
they suck, no imagination to them look like mk5 tdi wheels, dont shout class to me, rather economy.
Title: Re: New wheels on the R32
Post by: Hurdy on 09 December 2007, 19:39
they suck, no imagination to them look like mk5 tdi wheels, dont shout class to me, rather economy.

How about something with no class, but costs a fortune.

http://www.westcoastwheelfactory.com/products/?mfid=7&page=2#

2nd row down on the right----12,000 diamonds :shocked:
Title: Re: New wheels on the R32
Post by: Manu_R32 on 09 December 2007, 20:03
I have a set of those on my hummer....24" spinners
Title: Re: New wheels on the R32
Post by: k4ith on 09 December 2007, 20:59
they suck, no imagination to them look like mk5 tdi wheels, dont shout class to me, rather economy.

How about something with no class, but costs a fortune.

http://www.westcoastwheelfactory.com/products/?mfid=7&page=2#

2nd row down on the right----12,000 diamonds :shocked:
and folks complain when they get their valve caps knicked, imagine the wee neds with their knives out trying to prise them off the wheels.lol
Title: Re: New wheels on the R32
Post by: Komenda on 10 December 2007, 13:04
they suck, no imagination to them look like mk5 tdi wheels, dont shout class to me, rather economy.

How about something with no class, but costs a fortune.

http://www.westcoastwheelfactory.com/products/?mfid=7&page=2#

2nd row down on the right----12,000 diamonds :shocked:

Rappers and NBA Players need only apply.
Title: Re: New wheels on the R32
Post by: illyun on 10 December 2007, 19:10
The zolders look way way better than the new crap GT lookalike alloys  - in fact the GT alloys look better...
Title: Re: New wheels on the R32
Post by: DannyBoyR32 on 10 December 2007, 23:37
they look good when the car is on the move..........try to get some shots of both alloys on the move and you'll see the difference

i used to think the same at first
Title: Re: New wheels on the R32
Post by: R32UK on 11 December 2007, 07:35
they look good when the car is on the move..........try to get some shots of both alloys on the move and you'll see the difference

i used to think the same at first

i have to agree there. When I first seen them on pictures on the net they looked cack. But having seen them in the flesh and had a little time to get used to them I have to say I am quite happy with them. the fact that they are easier to clean means the wheels look better 90% of the time anyway... Let me post some pics and you can decide from yourself
Title: Re: New wheels on the R32
Post by: Rog on 11 December 2007, 16:45
Any idea why VW has decided to change the wheels at this stage in the Mk5 R32's life as the Mk 6 is due out in just over a years time? Must be cheaper to buy them in or manufacture them than the Zolder's? They remind me of the Mk4 V6 4 Motions wheels and they'll be easy to clean - if not as easy as the Monzas! :smiley:
Title: Re: New wheels on the R32
Post by: R32UK on 11 December 2007, 18:48
Any idea why VW has decided to change the wheels at this stage in the Mk5 R32's life as the Mk 6 is due out in just over a years time? Must be cheaper to buy them in or manufacture them than the Zolder's? They remind me of the Mk4 V6 4 Motions wheels and they'll be easy to clean - if not as easy as the Monzas! :smiley:
I know that they are lighter than the Zolders and therefore make it slightly faster and improve reposnse and handling  :shocked:
Title: Re: New wheels on the R32
Post by: illyun on 12 December 2007, 00:09
I don't care if they even added 40bhp to the bl00dy car, I went to my local dealer today and they had a 3-door black R32 in the showroom with these new alloys and they looked shockingly shyte  :sick: :sick: :sick: :sick:  If I hadn't notcied the back or front of the car, I would have thought I was looking at a Golf Match or something - truly horrendous.  What made it worse was that there was an identical black R32 parked in the car park outside with the older Zolders on and that made the difference even more stark.  :sick: :sick: :sick:
Title: Re: New wheels on the R32
Post by: Manu_R32 on 12 December 2007, 00:11
What a shame :(
Title: Re: New wheels on the R32
Post by: DannyBoyR32 on 14 December 2007, 01:43
i thought the same at first even going so far as to request a change over but then the zolder's look a bit 90's after a while

anyway, just thought i'd let you all know, i've been driving my car fast as possible around very tight corners  :sick: :sick: :sick: :sick: :sick:
Title: Re: New wheels on the R32
Post by: illyun on 14 December 2007, 03:01

anyway, just thought i'd let you all know, i've been driving my car fast as possible around very tight corners  :sick: :sick: :sick: :sick: :sick:

Lol  :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: New wheels on the R32
Post by: DannyBoyR32 on 16 December 2007, 17:51
Personally though I think the ED30 wheels are the best!!

The GTI wheels look nice but then you look at the back of the car and it doesn't look that much different to a normal Golf except for the double side exhaust.
Title: Re: New wheels on the R32
Post by: illyun on 16 December 2007, 17:54
Personally though I think the ED30 wheels are the best!!

The GTI wheels look nice but then you look at the back of the car and it doesn't look that much different to a normal Golf except for the double side exhaust.

Agreed, but what has the back of the car to do with the alloys?  :huh:  The R32 rear looks  :drool: :drool: :drool:
Title: Re: New wheels on the R32
Post by: Manu_R32 on 16 December 2007, 18:19
Personally though I think the ED30 wheels are the best!!

The GTI wheels look nice but then you look at the back of the car and it doesn't look that much different to a normal Golf except for the double side exhaust.

Agreed, but what has the back of the car to do with the alloys?  :huh:  The R32 rear looks  :drool: :drool: :drool:

The R32 rear looks the bizz!!...Iv ordered something for the rear that i feel should fit in quite well  :cool: set me back about £400 but should be worth it...bring on march!!
Title: Re: New wheels on the R32
Post by: DannyBoyR32 on 16 December 2007, 18:57
you wanna race in march!!  :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: New wheels on the R32
Post by: R32UK on 16 December 2007, 21:53
you wanna race in march!!  :grin: :grin: :grin:
oooh yeah!!! count me in :grin:
Title: Re: New wheels on the R32
Post by: Manu_R32 on 17 December 2007, 00:40
Doesnt make the car faster just makes it nicer + im a hvy guy...the weight may affect the speed  :laugh:
Title: Re: New wheels on the R32
Post by: DannyBoyR32 on 17 December 2007, 22:22
eh no worries i've got big balls (i wish) so it should make it even..........

man that would be some convoy!!! get about 100 r32 on the motorway at once!!!
Title: Re: New wheels on the R32
Post by: TeddyKGB on 17 December 2007, 22:27
Doesnt make the car faster just makes it nicer + im a hvy guy...the weight may affect the speed  :laugh:
Don't worry - I believe Johnny Vegas drives an R32 and that has no trouble shifting his man-lard :laugh:
Title: Re: New wheels on the R32
Post by: Manu_R32 on 18 December 2007, 00:05
Doesnt make the car faster just makes it nicer + im a hvy guy...the weight may affect the speed  :laugh:
Don't worry - I believe Johnny Vegas drives an R32 and that has no trouble shifting his man-lard :laugh:

man-lard pmsl xD