Alloy Wheel Advice

[AndyMac1978]

I'm looking at fitting some 19" Team Dynamics Imola wheels to my 2011 estate. Has anyone got these fitted and if so how much would I have to lower the car to get a decent look? Also has anyone got pictures of these fitted?

[silver1011]

Not 19's but close!

 

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/259886-anyone-have-team-dynamics-imola-wheels-on-their-octy-mk2/

 

And...

 

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/278714-am-i-crazy-to-put-17-wheels-on-a-vrs/

[rob_e]

19"s on stock suspension would look a bit funny i think.. the shallower tyre wall makes the arch gap look bigger.  how much you'd need to go down by would be personal preference, lots of other consideradions though.. ride quality  etc.

 

as posted on those linked threads, the imola is a heavy cast wheel, probably not as robust as an OEM wheel and not as light as some other options out there.

[AndyMac1978]

What size alloy is best? Any other suggestions on what design? Looking at spending up to £800 for wheels and tyres.

[rob_e]

What size alloy is best? Any other suggestions on what design? Looking at spending up to £800 for wheels and tyres.

 

 

I think the Mk2 is best suited to 18's personally - 19s look too big IMO.  I loved my neuspeed's but they are pricey.  Rather than focus on design i'm more interested in how much they weigh - you wont' believe the difference it makes fitting lighter wheels.  Something like sparco assetto gara is cheap-ish at 500 or thereabouts for a set, about 9kg each, look ok.. that leaves you 300 for some michelin pilot super-sports. 

 

 

ok, its a mark 3 but you get the idea.

 

[brad1.8T]

What size alloy is best? Any other suggestions on what design? Looking at spending up to £800 for wheels and tyres.

My pick is 17x8 ET45 with 235/45r17.  A great all rounder & a tiny bit extra diameter to fill the guard & make the speedometer more accurate.

[AndyMac1978]

I've a seen a set of 18" BBS VZ that look good and in my price range. Anyone else got these?

[AndyMac1978]

[AndyMac1978]

Finally got a photo of my new wheels. Lowered 35mm on Eibach Pro springs and fitted 18" BBS VZ wheels.

[Vegasphil]

Nice choice - It looks very well those. Good choice of springs too!

[JaminWales]

19's on stock suspension

Would've loved to lower it but my slanted driveway says no :(

Edited 24 March, 2016 by JaminWales