First clean

[HBW13]

I know most won't care but she's just had the first clean (best part of 3 hours). I am still so pleased with choosing the white even though it gets filthy quickly. Am having the spoiler and wing mirrors wrapped next week so hopefully will add a little to it. Wanting to do a few more things to it (absolute novice at this) so am hoping to do a lot by myself. Still not decided on alloys yet or know any decent site to look at, any suggestions would be appreciated.

[SRGTD]

Looks good; you can’t beat a nice clean white car IMHO.

Try Rimstyle for alloys. I’ve not bought any alloys from them but they have a massive selection from pretty much all the well known brands (and some more obscure brands too) and at prices to suit most budgets. I’ve seen them get good reviews on some of the other car forums too.

www.rimstyle.com

[DrivenToDistraction]

Still not decided on alloys yet or know any decent site to look at, any suggestions would be appreciated.

This is the company I was looking at when I was planning to replace my standard Richmond alloys. I still haven't gone ahead, but will probably do so while the OEM wheels are still pristine. Personally, I would take the opportunity to change the Bridgestones for a better quality tyre (my choice would probably be Michelin Pilot Sport 5) and have the wheel/tyre combo supplied complete, ready for fitting. I think black gloss alloys would look good on your white car but that's a very personal choice. You are spoilt for choice at Wheelbase!

You have to think about what you are going to do with your Richmond wheels (and maybe fitted tyres). Some would advise keeping them and putting them back on when you sell. Some would fit winter tyres to the Richmonds but I don't think the majority of (UK) drivers would go to the bother/expense given our mild winters. The most obvious thing is to sell them (usually on Ebay) and you may even get more for them than you have to pay out the new wheels/tyres. My current favourite alloys on Wheelbase fitted with brand new Pilot Sport 5 tyres are priced at £1059 (+ dely) for a set of four. The saving on the wheels (ref: RRP) is quoted as £170.

https://www.wheelbasealloys.com/alloy-wheels/volkswagen/golf-gti/mk8/18-inch?year=2025

[SRGTD]

As long as you’ve got space to store your existing alloys, I’d keep them. When the time comes to sell your car in a few years time, IMHO it’ll be easier to sell with OEM alloys fitted. I’ve done this with three previously owned cars and I had no problem in selling the aftermarket alloys I’d had on those cars - one set sold on the day I advertised them.

[Exonian]

Nice car, even nicer sky!
You can’t go wrong with a white GTI 

Getting the spoiler wrapped might look odd depending on what level of wrapping you’re planning. The wing mirrors will be good though.

As for wheels, try this German company for a configurator to give you ideas. https://www.felgenoutlet.com/en/

Personally I’d get a set of 19” Estoril replicas from CM Wheels for the OEM look and they’re inexpensive enough not to upset you too much if you bent one on a winter pothole crater - you could buy another set and have three spares if that happened without breaking the bank too badly.

[JoeGTI]

You could get a pair of black mirror caps for about £40 off eBay / AliExpress. Easy enough to swap off and a more durable solution than a wrap. And you’ll still have your white caps if you want to swap back.

[davo245]

You could get a pair of black mirror caps for about £40 off eBay / AliExpress. Easy enough to swap off and a more durable solution than a wrap. And you’ll still have your white caps if you want to swap back.

Yes 100% do this don't wrap them.

R360 racingline wheels would be my choice ps5 tyres.

Then when you sell swop back and they will sell real easy and hold good money.

[Beebopper]

Got to say a white GTi takes some beating, that looks smart