Brescia or Parker

[skippy]

Hello All,
After many years driving a Scirocco (nearly 11 years), I think I am going to take the plunge and buy a Golf GTI PP, but the wheels?
Aesthetically I prefer the Brescia over the Parkers but clearly you lose some comfort on 19's.

I suspect most opt for the Brescia's but any comment most welcome.

Thank you!

[Guzzle]

The Parker's are Marmite. Lots on here don't like them, but to me they look fine. Replacement tyres are also a little less expensive with 18's too 

[Toeman]

Depending on what roads you are driving on   Don’t think you would notice anything that would put you ff the 19s

[Watts]

18" tyres are much cheaper to replace, probably a bit better comfort. But Brescias and Santiagos do look much better (imo). 19s likely more prone to damage from potholes. How about the optional 18s? (Can't remember what they are called). Could be a decent compromise if you like the darker finish.

[Mutley75]

This thread is de-ja-vue for me. I had the same dilemma but mainly due to not liking the look of the Parkers but worrying about the ride of the Brescias. As it turned out, Parker’s look fine in the metal (pics really don’t do them justice) and Brescias ride just fine. Parker’s will be easier to clean and cheaper for tyres. Brescias look better. I went with the Brescias.

[Mutley75]

18" tyres are much cheaper to replace, probably a bit better comfort. But Brescias and Santiagos do look much better (imo). 19s likely more prone to damage from potholes. How about the optional 18s? (Can't remember what they are called). Could be a decent compromise if you like the darker finish.

Sevilla.

[Talk-torque]

Brescias look nicer, from being a more open, attractive design and from being that bit bigger. The ride, as discussed a few times on here, does not suffer noticeably and 19” tyres are not as expensive as they used to be.

My Golf wheel of choice would be Pretorias. Pretty, lighter and not diamond cut, but they are more easily buckled and, of course, not an option for the GTI.

[skippy]

Thank you very much indeed guys for your opinion here. I am probably 70/30 in favour of Brescia, I guess there are pros and cons with both.

As this is my first new car in nearly 11 years, I want to make the right decision! Thinking of Atlantic Blue too.  My head says keep my current car and wait for EV to take off, but but heart says have one last foray with petrol! 

[Toeman]

Have a look at Atlantic blue in lots of different lights I was mad keen on it  but opted for indium grey  have to say glad I did

[Jason b]

Ive only seen a one example of blue GTI which was a really unloved PP apart from my own car

its a bit untraditional however its great to live with and changes appearance dependent on the natural light in Metallic