RFredR32 Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Now that the festive season is over i am starting to plan a few mods for my R which is due to arrive in April. Although not to keen on the now standard Omanyt wheels they will stay on the car for a while. Would like to see how some different wheels look on the MKV so please showcase your wheels or your suggestions Saw these RS4 replicas on a car advertised on pistonheads i quite like them but would like to see some alternatives, please advise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burble Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Have you seen the Omanyt's in person? I wasn't at all keen on them from looking at pictures but since getting my .:R I really like them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFredR32 Posted January 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Yes saw a set on a silver R wasnt to keen but local dealer is due to get a new demo, so i will be keeping a eye on it. Have you got your R back yet Burble? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burble Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Not yet, I'm still driving the worlds most unreliable Alfa Romeo Spider. Apparently the R will be ready on Wednesday, which just so happens to be my birthday so it'll be a double celebration! The only after market wheels I've seen in person on a Mk V was a set of Oz Superleggera's and I didn't like them at all. I think I might have a picture somewhere, I'll see if I can find it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFredR32 Posted January 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Yeh i have seen the OZ wheels i think they are on HGP turbo cars. What do you think of RS4s? Fingers crossed for Wednesday i must say a good birthday present. According to Clarkson you are not a true petrolhead till you have owned a Alfa......... Seriously why would you apart from your local dealer and staff would become your best mates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burble Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 I think the RS4 wheels look fantastic but not on a black car. I've seen a picture of them on a steel grey car and they looked awesome. I think Clarkson would be most annoyed if he realised that the Spider is a diesel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoops Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 I put a set of 19" Lambo Gallardo's on mine but decided last month that they werent quite right, so i originally thought of powder coating them a graphite or steel grey but in the end got rid of them and ive now purchased a set of 19" BBS CH's and although ive seen them on a few R32's i still think they look one of the best wheels out there and not just on Golfs. I still havent managed to get a clear day and get some pics taken of my R32 since all the mods etc but i will do soon and hopefully before i sell it, which could be fairly soon!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFredR32 Posted January 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Yes i have a set of BBS CHs on my car at the moment which i also had on my R32, i agree great wheel but i find them a bit of a fecker to clean however when clean look awesome. Are you still planning to sell your car has your remap etc. not made a difference for you. It will be a great buy for someone. Would still love to see some pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenny Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 BBS ch's are the only wheel to buy! I have to say my motor is just getting quicker with the REVO map... Its just brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFredR32 Posted January 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Yeh but we cant have two black R32s running around the roads of Belfast with CHs can we Yes keep me posted on Revo remap as i think this is a strong possibility for me in April as APS etc dont seem to be making the difference on the car. Will have to get a spin in it some time Sorry off the subject but can you PM me the number to your install guys for your stereo in Portadown. Are you still doing a bit of Valeting as i might have a bit of business for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TP27 Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 The BBS CH's are the only ones to go for IMO !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFredR32 Posted January 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 Are those 19" TP27 and what width 8 / 8.5 any rubbing issues etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TP27 Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 [ QUOTE ] Are those 19" TP27 and what width 8 / 8.5 any rubbing issues etc. [/ QUOTE ] Yes, 19" and the CH026 for the MkV R32 is an 8J alloy. No problems at all with rubbing. Mine had Toyo Proxes T1R rubber, an excellent combination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoops Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 For what its worth - i had 19" Lambo Gallardo reps on my MK5 R32 and had no issues with rubbing UNTIL i had the car lowered on H&R springs and then i noticed the arches were being fouled quite often - when i put the standard wheels back on the problem disappeared - so be careful if you are considering lowering the car on 19's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFredR32 Posted January 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 TP27 do you have more of a side on pic. They are a bloody nice wheel arent they. I think i have 8.5s on my golf at the moment only 18s mind, but they are not compatible from MKIV to MKV are they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TP27 Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 There you go !! Different PCD on the MkV - 5 x 112 v 5 x 110 on the MkIV. I had the 18" 8.5J BBS CH's on the MkIV R32 but you cannot use the same rim on the MKV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefish Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 Here's mine ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 [ QUOTE ] Here's mine ;-) [/ QUOTE ] Davefish, those alloys are totally stunning. Awesome looking car. Who makes those bad boys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M5LLO Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 I thought you were considering the wheels Dave,and the wheels in your photo were only a photoshoot!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbtSportsline Posted January 12, 2008 Report Share Posted January 12, 2008 19" BBS CHs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted January 12, 2008 Report Share Posted January 12, 2008 Is she sitting snug on those 19"s or what!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUD1 Posted January 12, 2008 Report Share Posted January 12, 2008 I have 19" BBS CH's on mine with coilovers, I don't have it that low, about 25mm front and 20mm back and I get no rubbing but I do have the damping set to 3/4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 [ QUOTE ] I have 19" BBS CH's on mine with coilovers, I don't have it that low, about 25mm front and 20mm back and I get no rubbing but I do have the damping set to 3/4. [/ QUOTE ] The car looks fantastic with that set up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M5LLO Posted January 19, 2008 Report Share Posted January 19, 2008 I have 19 inch Wheelmania Savoys on my new(to me) MK5 R32 with 225x35/19 Avon ZZR,S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
encee Posted January 19, 2008 Report Share Posted January 19, 2008 Mate, those BBS`s really suit your R32; don`t know if it`s the car-colour or what, or just the lines of the R32, but they suit it better than the standard alloys (which look good themselves btw)...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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