new rims on my SQ GTi

[lilmaniac2 5,000+ posts]

Whered you order em from, tire rack?

 

[req 5,000+ posts]

yep.

and i would have gotten some dish rims, but there was nothing that matched what i wanted that had a fat lip on them. that was the only thing that i could not get.

i specifically wanted the BBS RC style Y, the ones i have are similar but do not taper narrower as they go out. i wanted the paint to be as close of a match to the spokes of the rim. i wanted but could deal without a deep dish if previous 2 requirements were meant. i did not want any bolt crap around the lip for cleaning reasons, no lettering on the spokes, no super shiny chrome.

so out of 3 requirements, 2 were filled out. i could not find anything else - and tire rack got me the rims in just over 24 hours with standard UPS shipping $86 for all 4 rims\tires. i am extremly happy with their service.

 

[02parkave 5,000+ posts]

when is vw going to make a good looking car?

 

[mobeious 10+ year member]

vwvortex.com go there if u want some insite on the whole VW scene and culture .... across the pond all they run is staggereds on vw's and its making its way over here

my vw before i sold it in all its 420hp wonders

 

[Atimm693 10+ year member]

Wrong section noob! //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/tongue.gif.6130eb82179565f6db8d26d6001dcd24.gif

 

[nismos14 5,000+ posts]

sorry bout the crappy camera phone pics, but its all that was available when i got the wheels on.
car;

2003 Volkswagen GTi 1.8t Silverstone Grey - aka gunmetal grey

rim;

sport edition CD 18x5 5x100 35mm offset chrome lip with Bright Satin - aka gunmetal grey

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseUpServlet?target=runWheelSearch&initialPartNumber=CD880510035BSATML&wheelMake=Sport+Edition&wheelModel=CD&wheelFinish=Bright+Satin+w%2FMachined+Lip&showRear=no&autoMake=Volkswagen&autoModel=GTI+1.8T&autoYear=2003&autoModClar=&filterSize=All&filterFinish=All&filterSpecial=false&filterBrand=All&filterNew=All&sort=Brand

tire;

Kumho Ecsta ASX 225/40R18

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Kumho&tireModel=Ecsta+ASX

total = $1007.xx shipped\mounted\hardware

what say you?

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[LaserRed38 10+ year member]

See last post on page 1^

 

[req 5,000+ posts]

lol i wanted wider rims //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

no, no drag. i just like the look lol. and better grip with wider tires for better take off?

and mr fargof nob. ill put threads where ever i deem they should go. i was a mod. im kind of a big deal.

 

[nismos14 5,000+ posts]

//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crap.gif.7f4dd41e3e9b23fbd170a1ee6f65cecc.gif we're still on page one with my site format.

 

[Johnny Drama 5,000+ posts]

Not bad at all. I like //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[req 5,000+ posts]

me too nismos man.

thanks jntar //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

only thing that sucks about them is i cant see them while i drive! hah.

 

[denim 5,000+ posts]

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[Qbenjamin 10+ year member]

Not a fan of hatchbacks, but the rims look good. Why did you go with Kuhmo's?

 

[req 5,000+ posts]

they had good speed ratings and good reviews. i dont know anything about tires, i heard of them before, and they were a good price.

im not drag racing or a speed racer. i driver quite conservatively so im not worried about having the best super grip or handling. i was really just concerned about getting new tires that were all weather with good ratings and a good price. thats all.

and i can die a complete man now that denim is happy.

/endlife

 

[LaserRed38 10+ year member]

I picked up some General Exclaim UHPs for my car. I just can't get myself to buy Korean tires (even though the Generals are freakin made in France!), especially ones whose brand name is KUM HO...I have Falkens for my last set and would have got them again if they came in 275/45/17.