GR86 GR86 - What wheels and tyres are you thinking about?
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Just got a quote through for a set of those JP39 wheels in 18". Presently in-stock. £1395 inc VAT 
KobayashiMaru86
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Whatever wheels I decide on must be forged and lighter than stock to justify the spend. Lot of cash though
I think I may have found a more 'appropriate' wheel! It comes in an 18x8 size (so 225/40 tyres will fit), has 5x100 PCD, with customised 35-40ET. If I go for 40ET it should only add 8mm on top of the 13mm already added from the 7.7" to 8" wheel size increase. I estimated with a handy plastic rule, that I have 24mm to play with before I reach the outer limits of the wheel arches.... Now obviously it may not be to everybody's taste, so please don't click on the Spoiler if you are easily upset 
GRistopher
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I'm certainly thinking about these Advans. But, I have to pay for a driveway extention before i can ever consider them. not because the wheels are too wide, its because we have too many vehicles haha. i wouldnt want to run them with the standard suspension either which compounds the cost - although i wouldnt be running as low as in this pic. They're 18 x 9.5 et45.
I have just discovered the 'Dare Motorsport' wheels. Looking at their designs it's fairly obvious that they are a 'homage' to the more mainstream brands but, at a fraction of the cost. As Summer wheels (probably bearing Rainsport 5s) which will probably see only 5 months fitment, and to keep with a silver theme, I'm torn between the DRRS (silver polished/chrome rivets) or a set of the LM (Silver/Polished lip). Thoughts?
DRRS (~£187 p/w):
LM (~£149 p/w):
DRRS (~£187 p/w):
LM (~£149 p/w):
Vistalite
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Tell me about it.
I had BBS RS's on my Golf, alot of commitment needed to keep them looking good.
GRistopher
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I had these (or similar) LM Reps on my golf (as well haha)LM (~£149 p/w):
They looked really cool but were VERY heavy and the car drove much worse with them on. something to consider. Also the rim sticks out quite a bit and mine at least were made out of a metal that would have been at home in a play-dough tub. They damaged really easily.
If you just want to cruise around looking good then I'd say go for reps, but personally, I wouldn't buy them again.
Good to know, thanks for that. I'll maybe continue to shop around...
That said, I gave my car a clean today and also buffed the wheels with some 'Showroom Shine' and they came out really quite nice and shiney in the sunlight. I may hold off on spending a wad of cash on alloys and just enjoy the ones I have for a while?
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Personally, my thoughts, don't buy cheap knock offs. Buy the good stuff or not at all, but then I don't buy anything from aliexpress so we are probably polar oppositesI have just discovered the 'Dare Motorsport' wheels. Looking at their designs it's fairly obvious that they are a 'homage' to the more mainstream brands but, at a fraction of the cost. As Summer wheels (probably bearing Rainsport 5s) which will probably see only 5 months fitment, and to keep with a silver theme, I'm torn between the DRRS (silver polished/chrome rivets) or a set of the LM (Silver/Polished lip). Thoughts?
DRRS (~£187 p/w):
LM (~£149 p/w):
mackie
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These are on offer at the moment (JR SL01). 8.5” ET42
Love them on S18RSG’s car too, albeit I’d have a more conservative offset.
Love them on S18RSG’s car too, albeit I’d have a more conservative offset.
Where are they on offer?
I'll be going for those in gunmetal, was originally looking at 18x8 though [emoji108]
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I agree. As a watch collector, I’ve never understood the desire to buy a fake Submariner/GMT yet people do. I’m not a car person at all, so I had no idea that these were ‘knock offs’ (or ‘homages’ as we say in the watch world) but, it seems you are correct; they’ve just copied other designs. I’ll stick with the OEM and powder coat as my tastes change.Personally, my thoughts, don't buy cheap knock offs. Buy the good stuff or not at all, but then I don't buy anything from aliexpress so we are probably polar opposites
As for AliExpress, yeah it can be hit and miss but, when you can buy 4 sets of hood lifters for the price of a single G-Reddy set, sometimes it’s worth a gamble. I certainly wouldn’t buy anything of value from AliExpress, now that would be crazy! Those items I always prefer to buy from a UK retailer with a proper guarantee and where you can take it back. Using Aliexpress is like having a dirty secret, it’s fun until you get found out …
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mackie
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https://www.driftworks.com/ have a sale on but it'll be pot luck whether there are discounts on what you're after.
WWGR86
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Really tempted to change my set to these
GRistopher
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- Oct 23, 2023
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I've realised that I have a thing for 5 spoke wheels. I quite fancy some of these braid forged 5s now in 17x9 offset somewhere around et45 - they size them to order.
There are some well priced tyres in 245/40/17 sizing which have a similar outer diameter.
I like the idea of having a decent sized side wall for progressive feeling and ride quality while pressing on around the lake district where I live. Having seen the fitment of some cars on RPF1 in this wheel and tyre size i really fancy it. I much prefer the 5 spoke look though.
I'm not sure if i dare ask for a price on them. Partly for fear of how much they'll be and partly because I think I'll end up ordering them...
Think I'd go for a bright silver or white as my car is very black at the moment.
Apparently this size is very tight on the standard suspension struts, so to avoid clearance issues + looking like a monster truck I might have to go for some coilovers at the same time. I haven't researched coilovers yet, but I wouldnt be doing a crazy drop as id like to keep decent ride height, (aformentioned pressing-on reasons) and would like to retain a moderate spring rate. Then there's the requires camber arms, bla bla bla, Where's the magic money tree?
Here's the fitment
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There are some well priced tyres in 245/40/17 sizing which have a similar outer diameter.
I like the idea of having a decent sized side wall for progressive feeling and ride quality while pressing on around the lake district where I live. Having seen the fitment of some cars on RPF1 in this wheel and tyre size i really fancy it. I much prefer the 5 spoke look though.
I'm not sure if i dare ask for a price on them. Partly for fear of how much they'll be and partly because I think I'll end up ordering them...
Think I'd go for a bright silver or white as my car is very black at the moment.
Apparently this size is very tight on the standard suspension struts, so to avoid clearance issues + looking like a monster truck I might have to go for some coilovers at the same time. I haven't researched coilovers yet, but I wouldnt be doing a crazy drop as id like to keep decent ride height, (aformentioned pressing-on reasons) and would like to retain a moderate spring rate. Then there's the requires camber arms, bla bla bla, Where's the magic money tree?
Here's the fitment
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