Winter tyres

[Guzzle]

Those are 18 inch Belvedere's. They were the standard wheel pattern for the Clubsport and the TCR.

They sometimes come up for sale on eBay, but otherwise are quite expensive to buy on the open market.

https://www.kunzmann.de/shop/de/felgen-18-zoll-felgensatz-belvedere-vw-golf-7-vii-gti-original-volkswagen.htm

[colsay]

Those are 18 inch Belvedere's. They were the standard wheel pattern for the Clubsport and the TCR.

They sometimes come up for sale on eBay, but otherwise are quite expensive to buy on the open market.

https://www.kunzmann.de/shop/de/felgen-18-zoll-felgensatz-belvedere-vw-golf-7-vii-gti-original-volkswagen.htm

That explains why they look so good! But sadly out of my price range if I do go for replacement wheels. I do think black wheels look good with the white, which also happens to be the colour of my car.
Thank you for answering my query.

[Guzzle]

Those are 18 inch Belvedere's. They were the standard wheel pattern for the Clubsport and the TCR.

They sometimes come up for sale on eBay, but otherwise are quite expensive to buy on the open market.

https://www.kunzmann.de/shop/de/felgen-18-zoll-felgensatz-belvedere-vw-golf-7-vii-gti-original-volkswagen.htm

That explains why they look so good! But sadly out of my price range if I do go for replacement wheels. I do think black wheels look good with the white, which also happens to be the colour of my car.
Thank you for answering my query.

No problem. If you like the look of them, the Borbet FF1 is a similar pattern but much cheaper. Borbet are a decent brand of aftermarket wheels and also manufacture some OEM VW stuff

https://www.wheelbasealloys.com/alloy-wheels/borbet/ff1/titanium/18-inch

[watchdog]

I can highly recommend Borbet FF1 wheels as i use them for my summer wheels.  At the time of buying Rimstyle were about £350 cheaper than anywhere else in the UK

[Guzzle]

I can highly recommend Borbet FF1 wheels as i use them for my summer wheels.  At the time of buying Rimstyle were about £350 cheaper than anywhere else in the UK

Good shout. They are indeed quite a bit cheaper on Rimstyle

https://m.rimstyle.com/alloywheels/wheel/borbet_ff1_gmgpo

[colsay]

Thanks for the Borbet recommendation and the supplier links. I am awaiting the outcome of what effectively is a warranty claim against the supplying dealer for my front 2 Parker alloys. It was a used car, not new but only 6 months old and it now seems both front wheels have had a rather inferior refurbishment.  From advice I have received elsewhere on the forum I am unlikely to get new replacements and if anything will be offered another refurb which would probably last until the warranty runs out.
So, I am thinking I might have to get a set of decent wheels, store the Parkers until such time I sell it.
Of course, if Borbet is German (or non U.K.) could there be delivery issues depending on the conclusion of EU trade talks? So many permutations!

[rwleigh]

I think your black wheels with cross climates look great. Can you tell me what make/type the wheels are? Thx

They are genuine VW Clubsport edition 40 wheels made by Fuchs which means they are forged and light at only 7.6kg per wheel... 
https://www.fuchsfelge.com/en/wheel-program/detail/vw-golf-leichtbau-schmiederad-409.html

[colsay]

Having looked at the Borbet FF1 that is being suggested I note the size is 18 x 8J. The Parkers it would be replacing are 18 x 7.5J. Presumably it physically fits.

Would it be the same size tyre?
Possible insurance issues?
More likely to have kerbing damage?
Why not replace with a 18 x 7.5J?

Apologies for all the questions. I have bought replacement tyres on numerous occasions but never replacement wheels!

[Guzzle]

They should fit no problem as long as you buy the 5x112 (5 stud) bolt pattern.

8J is the width, so they are slightly wider than standard wheels. Combined with the lower offset it means they will sit closer to the kerb and will fill the arches better.

225 wide tyres will fit, they'll just be a bit more stretched than they would be over a standard wheel. If you haven't already bought the tyres you can buy 235 wide tyres. They're a bit more expensive but will maintain rim protection.

Up to you whether you let your insurance company know, personally I would.

If you want to play about with what will and won't fit, this is a useful website

https://www.willtheyfit.com/

[rwleigh]

Interesting comparison between an AWD car on summer tyres vs a FWD on all seasons...

https://youtu.be/3N6PGrQ5imw