New year. New wheels.

"GTI MkVII" (gtimkvii) 01/01/2015 at 13:50 • Filed to: None

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Hey everyone, happy new year!

So after a few months of researching and exploring my options, I finally pulled the trigger on a set of wheels and tires for my Mk7! Really was never a fan of the stock wheels, so I'm ecstatic to be running wheels that (in my view) compliment the design and color of the car so well.

Wheels are OEM VW "Helix" 18x8 ET48. Tires are Michelin Pilot Super Sports in 225/40/18.

Cheers!

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > GTI MkVII 01/01/2015 at 13:56

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They look great! Also, is that a C4 Audi 100 I see in your garage?

saabstory | fixes bikes, breaks cars > GTI MkVII 01/01/2015 at 14:12

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That looks fantastic! Good choice!

Vimto > GTI MkVII 01/01/2015 at 14:13

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Any pre-new wheels pictures? Looks fantastic!

Jcarr > GTI MkVII 01/01/2015 at 14:13

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Looks awesome, nice choice!

GTI MkVII > Vimto 01/01/2015 at 14:17

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Yep! Here are some photos I took a few months back: http://oppositelock.jalopnik.com/washed-sealed-…

GTI MkVII > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 01/01/2015 at 14:19

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[Stupid duplicate Kinja posts....]

Vimto > GTI MkVII 01/01/2015 at 14:20

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I love both sets of wheels but I think you definitely upgraded on the new ones. Also, nice UCF license plate!

GTI MkVII > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 01/01/2015 at 14:21

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Yep - it's my dad's 1997 A6 Quattro. Here are some better pics:

GTI MkVII > Vimto 01/01/2015 at 14:24

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I've never really been a fan of the stock wheels from the Mk5, 6, or 7. Remind me of meat slicers or something haha. Couldnt be happier with the new set though. And to my knowledge, I'm the first to be running these wheels on any GTI. Havent been able to find any other info on them online, aside from the VW parts catalog.

And Go Knights!

AM3R shamefully returns > GTI MkVII 01/01/2015 at 14:31

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looks really sharp, definitely what I'd be running if I had your car. Reminds me of Audi S-line wheels.

BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo > GTI MkVII 01/01/2015 at 14:35

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I love your GTI. I'm looking at buying either a GTI or a TSI Golf later this year. Where in Florida do you live? I live in Boca Raton.

GTI MkVII > BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo 01/01/2015 at 14:37

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I'm in Sunrise so not too far! You can't go wrong with either car - just depends on what you're looking for and what your budget allows! If and when you get your car, be sure to come out to some of the VW and Audi get togethers we have out in Markham Park. Upwards of 100 cars show up and its always a good time.

BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo > GTI MkVII 01/01/2015 at 14:38

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Thanks! I'll be sure to let you know when I get it.

Vicente Esteve > GTI MkVII 01/01/2015 at 15:03

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Gorgeous!

Justin T. Westbrook > GTI MkVII 01/01/2015 at 15:09

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Great look! And to my knowledge, I'm the first to be running my OEM wheels on my e46:

I do love the Gen VII. I really wanted its sister, an A3 for the looongest. Got my new wheels to keep me from buying a new car. Was originally running 5 spoke stock 16" wheels. Hated them.

GTI MkVII > Justin T. Westbrook 01/01/2015 at 15:29

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Looks awesome! I've always been of the mindset that wheels can make or break a car. Nice choice.

Justin T. Westbrook > GTI MkVII 01/01/2015 at 15:36

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$800 on Craiglist. 10 minute drive. All four wheels. Easy decision, really. And I agree on the "make or break" ideology. Which is why I'm so happy to see Toyota using an aftermarket company on some of their cars on lots at my local dealership. They aren't used cars either, I asked. The company is putting good looking, aftermarket wheels on brand new models, and it looks fantastic. Kind of a bad message to the design team for Toyota, though. Also Nissan has really stepped up its wheel game on stock models. New Maximas have the option for very nice 18"s in chrome, a cool dark brown coat, a grey coat, or a black coat. Looks great.

Kailand09 > GTI MkVII 01/01/2015 at 15:51

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Congrats! Should be a great ride man.

Get the DCT or manual?

GTI MkVII > Kailand09 01/01/2015 at 16:11

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Oh, it is haha. Been thoroughly enjoying it since June!

Went with the DSG and have been very happy. Lightning fast shifts and very fun to bang through gears. Has the occasional jerk/hiccup in very slow traffic, but nothing overly jarring.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > GTI MkVII 01/01/2015 at 16:26

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Oooh, I like it. Our first Audi was my dad's 1994(?) Audi 100. It was called a 100, not an A6, but it was basically identical to that car. Same color and everything. I don't really remember that car. What I do remember was my mom's car when I was a little kid, a 1997 A6 Avant. Also a 2.8 Quattro. The styling of those cars is so classy.

jkm7680 > GTI MkVII 01/02/2015 at 22:28

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God damn that looks sexy as hell! Love the wheels, and awesome car.