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Offline JoeGTI

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Re: Mk8 gti ordering
« Reply #200 on: 05 January 2021, 22:22 »
Here’s the first photo I’ve seen of a GTI on the Estoril wheels which are a factory option here in Ireland. I think they look great!

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Re: Mk8 gti ordering
« Reply #201 on: 05 January 2021, 22:34 »
Does look great on those alloys.   :cool:
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Re: Mk8 gti ordering
« Reply #202 on: 05 January 2021, 22:38 »
Much nicer than what we get  :cry:
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Re: Mk8 gti ordering
« Reply #203 on: 05 January 2021, 23:38 »
Much nicer than what we get  :cry:

We get the same ugly standard wheels as you guys and the Adelaides are also an option. The Estorils above are about €100 extra over the Adelaides. Worth it imo!

There’s also a black Estoril wheel, might be good if you fancy avoiding diamond cut.
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Re: Mk8 gti ordering
« Reply #204 on: 05 January 2021, 23:54 »
Yeah the black ones are really nice. I'd go for those in a heartbeat.
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Re: Mk8 gti ordering
« Reply #205 on: 06 January 2021, 00:40 »
I have a GTI on order with a set of the Estorils so delighted to see them above, think I made the right choice!

Was torn between the diamond cut and the black but went with the diamond cut in the end.
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Re: Mk8 gti ordering
« Reply #206 on: 06 January 2021, 01:05 »
I have a GTI on order with a set of the Estorils so delighted to see them above, think I made the right choice!

Was torn between the diamond cut and the black but went with the diamond cut in the end.

Nice!
I’m sure you’re aware of the VRT / road tax implications with the 19’s on the standard (non Clubsport) GTI?
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Re: Mk8 gti ordering
« Reply #207 on: 06 January 2021, 01:34 »
You guys know the Estorils have the "R" logo on the rim? I've seen them in person on a Dolphin Grey and while they look great, the "R" logo on a GTI would kill me!

Each to their own but I actually LIKE the standard 18's!! I like the standard 18's which I have on my Mk7.5 GTI and I'd go as far to say that I'd spend the money on the H/K sound system than any of the 19" wheel options as I'd get more joy from it.
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Re: Mk8 gti ordering
« Reply #208 on: 06 January 2021, 09:08 »
I think I could live with a stray R logo on them as them suit the car so much more than the other alloy choices imo. Wheels, like colour, are a very personal choice and really make or break a car for me.
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Re: Mk8 gti ordering
« Reply #209 on: 06 January 2021, 10:34 »
Yeah I know about the R logo alright but its pretty small and I could live with that any day. I could not live with those standard rims, they would a be a deal breaker for me. The Adelaides are much better but I think the Estorils are far and away the nicest.

I can see Pretoria's reappearing in the options too at some stage and if those were an option I'd choose them without hesitation and they're also technically an R wheel  :smiley:
MK8.5 GTI Clubsport. Moonstone grey. Queenstown 19’s. DCC. Harmon Kardon sound. Pano roof.