by "PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power" (petarvn)
Published 01/15/2017 at 23:21
by "PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power" (petarvn)
Published 01/15/2017 at 23:21
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Now that the GLI is sitting low with the coils, I’ve realized it really needs a nice set of wheels to make it *pop!*
While the stocks are far from ugly ( I actually love how they look) they are very curb rashed from the previous owner’s inability to park the damn thing without hitting a curb. So, I come to you for opinions on the following wheels that I am considering:
1. VMR V701
affordable, good looking, and available in silver! retail for about $800 a set
2. Hartmann Euromesh IV
-local to me manufacturer, so I can pick up and avoid shipping, very high quality, affordable. also around $800 a set.
3. Rotiform RCE
-Sex in wheel form. literally. pricey tho.
4. Enkei RPF1
-Duh. Ultra light, ultra strong, ultra overplayed. These are on the list because of light weight more than anything. V. pricey tho.
-Also, I will be putting audi S-style brushed aluminum mirror caps on the car, and that’s why I want silver wheels, to match the future mirror caps
"EL_ULY" (uly)
01/15/2017 at 23:27, STARS: 0
Any OEM wheels (VW, Audi,etc.) interest you? You can maybe fond some good take-offs on CL.
When it comes to the options here, the RPF1 are just classic radness. Look for something with a lip for dem hips
"HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles" (hondasfordsvolvo)
01/15/2017 at 23:30, STARS: 1
O.Z. Ultraleggara. My bro in law has them in his MK4. They are so hot. I think they’d work well on your car. A bit sharper than the RPF-1. Also pretty lightweight.
Also if some one complements your wheels you can say “Oh zees!” In a silly German accent.
Or the Hartmann’s, because Rotiforms are crazy money.
"Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap" (ddadragon)
01/15/2017 at 23:40, STARS: 1
I personally would choose option 2.
"Ssfancyfresh" (scotttt)
01/15/2017 at 23:43, STARS: 0
I had these on my TT.
BBS CH, if kinja’d. they aren’t cheap. Or light. But the look cool
"Ssfancyfresh" (scotttt)
01/15/2017 at 23:44, STARS: 1
"jkm7680" (jkm7680)
01/16/2017 at 00:06, STARS: 0
I vote for the V701.
"Nick Has an Exocet" (nickallain)
01/16/2017 at 01:13, STARS: 1
RPF1 are good wheels. Popular because they’re really solid. At the end of the day, durability/longevity matters (unless you’re tracking).
"sm70- why not Duesenberg?" (sm70-whynotduesenberg)
01/16/2017 at 10:51, STARS: 0
My personal vote is to try to find another type of wheel that has the same grey fascia/black inner spoke color as the current wheels.
"PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power" (petarvn)
01/16/2017 at 21:51, STARS: 0
If I had $2300 lying around these would be on my car yesterday...
"PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power" (petarvn)
01/16/2017 at 21:51, STARS: 0
I like OZ superleggeras. I don’t like the look of those at all tbh....
"PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power" (petarvn)
01/16/2017 at 21:52, STARS: 1
not really, because of their weight. I want to shed some weight if possible. I’ve already got a gutted trunk. I like the RPF1's since I’d lose around 10lbs per wheel with them lol.
With that said, a set of new OEM bathursts (the wheels I have) would be great
"PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power" (petarvn)
01/16/2017 at 21:53, STARS: 1
that is true, and yes light track duty will be had
"PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power" (petarvn)
01/16/2017 at 21:53, STARS: 1
they’re heavy af. I want lighter ones. I did find a set tho, for $700, and they’re near-new
"PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power" (petarvn)
01/16/2017 at 21:53, STARS: 1
I really like those and the Hartmann
"PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power" (petarvn)
01/16/2017 at 21:54, STARS: 0
leaning towards it the most, since local and sexy
"Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap" (ddadragon)
01/16/2017 at 22:00, STARS: 0
It’s not like the Enkeis are bad, it’s just that they’re everywhere.
"EL_ULY" (uly)
01/16/2017 at 22:52, STARS: 1
Understandable
"PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power" (petarvn)
01/16/2017 at 23:43, STARS: 0
and priceyyyyyy
"BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo" (bluemazda2)
01/19/2017 at 12:11, STARS: 0
Have you considered these? A truly timeless design.
"saabstory | fixes bikes, breaks cars" (saabstory)
04/30/2017 at 19:48, STARS: 0
Do the Hartmanns. Being me, I’d say do steelies, but ya know - that’s me.