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Which wheels do you like on the Mk6 GTI?

17 inch standard wheels
5 (12.8%)
18 inch Monza shadows
22 (56.4%)
Other
12 (30.8%)

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Offline Exonian

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Re: Which wheels?
« Reply #20 on: 20 September 2009, 10:31 »
I voted for the ''otter''.

If I bought a new GTI I would have ordered it with Shadows, I love the way the sun (two days a year) and streetlights catch the machined faces of the wheels.

But I didn't end up getting a brand new car for many reasons, I got the most basic spec ex demo I could find (again for many reasons) with the 17s on.

I have a nice set of BBSs off my mk5 sat waiting to go on the car as soon as I've got the time/money to sort a couple of new tyres. Just like the Scirocco wheels, the BBSs are slightly wider and have a lower offset to fill the arches much better than the ET51 of the standard wheels.
I know many on here will say that the BBSs have been done to death on the mk5 (just like Monzas!) but I like 'em and they have sentimental value. Just a pain in the arse to clean.  :evil:
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Re: Which wheels?
« Reply #21 on: 20 September 2009, 10:41 »
Quote from: Exonian on 20 September 2009, 10:31
Just a pain in the arse to clean.  :evil:

Get some bilberry wheel cleaner then put a wax on once they are clean. Brake dust just washes off with water in future.
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Re: Which wheels?
« Reply #22 on: 20 September 2009, 10:49 »
Quote from: p3asa on 20 September 2009, 10:41
Quote from: Exonian on 20 September 2009, 10:31
Just a pain in the arse to clean.  :evil:

Get some bilberry wheel cleaner then put a wax on once they are clean. Brake dust just washes off with water in future.

Cool, ta. Who does bilberry cleaner (sorry, not into detailing so a bit thick on the subject)?
I gave them a good few coats or Mer after they came off the mk5 though to go into storage and they're gleaming at present. May have to leave the 17s on until next Spring. Nah, maybe not.
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Re: Which wheels?
« Reply #23 on: 20 September 2009, 10:54 »
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Re: Which wheels?
« Reply #24 on: 20 September 2009, 10:55 »
Cheers p3asa!  :smiley:
I'll get studying right away.
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Re: Which wheels?
« Reply #25 on: 20 September 2009, 11:01 »
No bother. If you're stuck for the codes gives us a shout and I'll see if I can find them.
Steven.
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Re: Which wheels?
« Reply #26 on: 20 September 2009, 23:53 »
Even though I voted for Monza II I quite the look of Samarkand. Very close in look of Frogs Interlagos.


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Re: Which wheels?
« Reply #27 on: 21 September 2009, 21:08 »
Well, I do like the 18s.  Just not £480 "like".

First, you actually can't see which wheels are on the car when it's moving.  So when I flash past you, leaving you in the dust, you're not going to know.

Second, the 17s are supposed to perform better - smoother ride, and allegedly a smidgin faster.

Third, white worm.  I intend to be talked into disposing of my clapped-out car in 12 or 13 years time, just as with the Peugeot (and thank you for the £2000, Gordon).  I do not want white worm hassle.

Fourth, you can't even see them when you're driving it, and I just don't get off on admiring my car's wheels while it's parked, for some reason.

Fifth, £480.

Rolfe.
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Re: Which wheels?
« Reply #28 on: 23 September 2009, 09:06 »
18'' bbs ch for me,well sort of.Got edition 30 alloys on my mk5 GTI.I must be one of the few on here who doesn't like the Monza in either 17'' 0r 18'' version.
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Re: Which wheels?
« Reply #29 on: 23 September 2009, 10:31 »
Other. The telephone dial Monzas do nothing for me. I'd specify the 18's for resale value or to sell on at a profit, then fit some 19's - probably BBS or the wheels from the R or an Audi or something.
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