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Offline Cossieian

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19" Santiagos or 18" Nagaro
« on: 26 June 2015, 17:53 »
So I've ordered my new GTD with standard Nagaros, but now thinking to upgrade to the Santiagos, what you guys think??
I'm stumped lol
Current: MK7 Golf R (Limestone Grey) DSG, 19 Prets, Winter Pack, Rear Camera, High Beam Assist, Apple Connect, Gloss Black Mirrors
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Offline AndyG

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Re: 19" Santiagos or 18" Nagaro
« Reply #1 on: 26 June 2015, 18:14 »
Both wheels look great.As your asking for opinions I'd stick with the Nagaros and enjoy a better less harsh ride and less to pay for tyre replacement.
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Re: 19" Santiagos or 18" Nagaro
« Reply #2 on: 26 June 2015, 18:23 »
Or stick with the 18s and go for the Tech Pack??
Decisions Decisions
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Re: 19" Santiagos or 18" Nagaro
« Reply #3 on: 26 June 2015, 18:30 »
Indeed.
These are life's problems that we like pondering over.Dont forget pics when car arrives whatever spec.
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Re: 19" Santiagos or 18" Nagaro
« Reply #4 on: 26 June 2015, 18:37 »
Indeed.
These are life's problems that we like pondering over.Dont forget pics when car arrives whatever spec.

Ha ha yea I know mate, real problems, I should be ashamed :embarrassed:
Current: MK7 Golf R (Limestone Grey) DSG, 19 Prets, Winter Pack, Rear Camera, High Beam Assist, Apple Connect, Gloss Black Mirrors
Gone: MK7 Golf R (Tornado Red) DSG, Winter Pack, Keyless, Gloss Black Mirrors
Gone: MK7 Golf GTD (Pure White)

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Re: 19" Santiagos or 18" Nagaro
« Reply #5 on: 26 June 2015, 19:31 »
The gtd nogaros are in my opinion the best looking wheel for the mk7. I'd save the money and get something else like rear camera and tech pack.
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Re: 19" Santiagos or 18" Nagaro
« Reply #6 on: 26 June 2015, 20:47 »
Santiagos look great, are a pain in the arse to clean and have expensive tyres.

Nogaros look great, much easier to clean and much cheaper tyres.

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Re: 19" Santiagos or 18" Nagaro
« Reply #7 on: 26 June 2015, 21:37 »
Tough one. I went with the Santiagosas on my Gti, but that's because I didn't like the Std Austin's, but the Nogaro's look quite good. if it helps the Sati's look absolutely stunning on my White Gti and I don't think the ride is too bad, but then I have always had hot hatches.

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Re: 19" Santiagos or 18" Nagaro
« Reply #8 on: 27 June 2015, 13:02 »
Santiagos on a GTI as the Ausitns aren't pretty.
Nogaros on a GTD and revel in the fact that Santiagos look better but are a massive pain in the arse to clean and you've saved a grand. Plus your tyres will be much much cheaper on 18's.
Nogaros plus spacers look even better.

You're literally flushing a grand down the toilet with 19" alloys unless you plan on selling the car privately after xx number of years.

Go for the tech pack instead, or better still save the grand towards your next car which will probably only be a year or so away...  :whistle: :laugh:
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Re: 19" Santiagos or 18" Nagaro
« Reply #9 on: 27 June 2015, 14:01 »
Santiagos on a GTI as the Ausitns aren't pretty.
Nogaros on a GTD and revel in the fact that Santiagos look better but are a massive pain in the arse to clean and you've saved a grand. Plus your tyres will be much much cheaper on 18's.
Nogaros plus spacers look even better.

You're literally flushing a grand down the toilet with 19" alloys unless you plan on selling the car privately after xx number of years.

Go for the tech pack instead, or better still save the grand towards your next car which will probably only be a year or so away...  :whistle: :laugh:
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So I went for your last suggestion, went for the Nagaros only and saved my £1000 towards the next car lol cheers bud
I just hope I last at least a year!!
Current: MK7 Golf R (Limestone Grey) DSG, 19 Prets, Winter Pack, Rear Camera, High Beam Assist, Apple Connect, Gloss Black Mirrors
Gone: MK7 Golf R (Tornado Red) DSG, Winter Pack, Keyless, Gloss Black Mirrors
Gone: MK7 Golf GTD (Pure White)