Experience with 18” Belvedere Alloys

[A-Kai]

Hey all,

I’ve got an opportunity to buy a set of Belvedere alloys for my GTI PP (non-DCC). Before I pull the trigger I wanted to check if anyone had any advice/experience with that alloy? I’m currently running the 19” inch Brescia alloys which look great but can be harsh ride. The Belvederes look to be approx. 5kg lighter per wheel, which should improve the handling and ride quality if paired with something like a Michelin PS5.

Would they actually make a noticeable difference or am I being sold a dream?

Would appreciate any advice on this. Thank you!

[MinchCS]

No experience ( mine is on 19 Prets) but a move I have considered. IMO these are the best wheels on a GTi.

[Paul70]

Belvederes are great imo - definitely impact the ride and handling in a positive way. If they’re in good condition then I would highly recommend them.

I think they really suit the MK7 GTI - I put them on my MK8 R and they looked terrible.

[A-Kai]

Given the weight saving, Belvederes do seem to be a logical choice. The only other consideration I have is maybe fitting Pretorias. However, I’ve seen a lot of threads stating that they crack/buckle relatively easily. I think I’m selling myself on the Belvederes as I’m typing this message 😂