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Quote from: clubsport on 29 August 2025, 06:31

For a while I have wanted to try a set of 18" wheels on the Golf.
As shown, a set of genuine VW Pretoria' in silver.
I am not sure, maybe with a little brake dust & road grime they will calm down a little? 😉

I think they look good. Depending on what wheels you had before, they might appear a little brighter but it’ll probably just take a little time to get used to them.

Thanks, I think you are right it may take a little time..... The other wheels are 19" Brescia, which are black & silver diamond cut. The Bresia fit the arches better, with these smaller silver wheels making the car look longer to me?

For a while I have wanted to try a set of 18" wheels on the Golf.
As shown, a set of genuine VW Pretoria' in silver.
I am not sure, maybe with a little brake dust & road grime they will calm down a little? 😉

I think they look good. Depending on what wheels you had before, they might appear a little brighter but it’ll probably just take a little time to get used to them.

Thanks

Hard to tell, they were warm but could be due to a warm engine bay?

A sad day today, I had to remove my DTUK pedalbox to comply with the no mods stance of my new insurer. My renewal was £840 but shopping around got me £502. As much as I love the benefit of the pedalbox I wasn't prepared to pay £338 to enjoy it for another year. I really don't know what it is most insurers have against them, I think it's ignorance and unwillingness to understand.

The pedalbox has been great on both my GTIs, makes them so much more enjoyable to drive. Will see how I get on without, might be that bit extra that pushes me to finally find a new car.

Cheers, I’m about to press the button. Helpful guy at CM has confirmed centre caps are 56mm, so eBay here I come.