RedRobin Posted February 11, 2006 Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 Unlike anybody else here, I'm actually not keen on the appearance of the 18s....I don't like the two-tone effect....It looks merely fancy and false to me. Even the silver doesn't look silver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTiMK5 Posted February 11, 2006 Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 Its not silver though Red, and I dont think its intended to be silver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted February 11, 2006 Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 Sorry, I was/am in a rush....I meant the 'bare' metal looking bits.....gotta dash! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petsy Posted February 11, 2006 Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Sorry, I was/am in a rush....I meant the 'bare' metal looking bits.....gotta dash! [/ QUOTE ] why, no sign of Trinni or Holly on the box atm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoSheds Posted February 11, 2006 Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Unlike anybody else here, I'm actually not keen on the appearance of the 18s....I don't like the two-tone effect....It looks merely fancy and false to me. Even the silver doesn't look silver. [/ QUOTE ] I know I am probably in the absolute minority of GTI forum users but I personally find them 'too much in your face' for the cars size & overall design subtlety... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonl Posted February 11, 2006 Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 [ QUOTE ] I know I am probably in the absolute minority of GTI forum users but I personally find them 'too much in your face' for the cars size & overall design subtlety... [/ QUOTE ] think you are mate. I think they make the car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonl Posted February 11, 2006 Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 [ QUOTE ] First of all I must say that RED's car does look good with those 18" Monza's on ,just like mine does...... [/ QUOTE ] lol, i used your wheels in the photochop Mart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bal5sidhu Posted February 11, 2006 Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 i can see both points of view as far as aesthetics are concerned. The 18's give the GTi a much more striking look and, for some, this is important and in keeping with their reasons for buying the car. Especially as the GTi styling, as opposed to the ST or VXR, is relatively restrained. The 17's,IMHO, also look great but are more low key and def less attention grabbing. this suits those who want to keep the subtle factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
encee Posted February 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 [ QUOTE ] i can see both points of view as far as aesthetics are concerned. The 18's give the GTi a much more striking look and, for some, this is important and in keeping with their reasons for buying the car. Especially as the GTi styling, as opposed to the ST or VXR, is relatively restrained. The 17's,IMHO, also look great but are more low key and def less attention grabbing. this suits those who want to keep the subtle factor. [/ QUOTE ] A very good point this mate, and I can see where you`re coming from. The standard 17`s do look good, and perhaps do suit those better who want to maintain the car`s slightly understated looks (when I say "slightly" BTW, I mean "perfect", as for me, something like the Astra VXR is not in the same league, looks-wise). For me, however, the 18`s are just the job, as, IMHO, they really finish the car off, and have a beautiful finish to them which looks almost "milled", from up-close. Any Engineers on here care to confirm/destroy my comment on the "milled" look ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted February 11, 2006 Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 It's the 'milled' look that I don't like, especially two-toned with the grey. Yet my particular car is hardly understated and I prefer the look of the 17s. The great thing is that VW have given us all a choice....So everyone can be happy and also have a GTI-specific alloy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonoNZ Posted February 12, 2006 Report Share Posted February 12, 2006 I like the grey in the two-toning, it really adds a bit of extra quality finish and looks great with dark coloured GTI's. In fact the 18's tend to look so much better with the GTI that dealers in Auckland order all GTI's with 18's unless you ask otherwise. But as you say Red, it's good we have the choice -- the world would be a boring place if everyone liked the same stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted February 12, 2006 Report Share Posted February 12, 2006 Hi Jono, I like the grey bits especially on the Steel Grey car (like Jay's), but also on the blacks, but not the other colours. Interesting about Auckland supplying 18s as standard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punas Posted February 12, 2006 Report Share Posted February 12, 2006 I've found that my '17s have that grey look after a few drives anyway - just don't bother washing them if you want them to look the same as '18s I personally think the '18s look too big. They're nice but I can't agree that they 'make the car'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoSheds Posted February 12, 2006 Report Share Posted February 12, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Hi Jono, I like the grey bits especially on the Steel Grey car (like Jay's), but also on the blacks, but not the other colours. Interesting about Auckland supplying 18s as standard. [/ QUOTE ] I think Jono may mean that dealers stock cars are ordered in with 18s because of their popularity but I suspect you still have to pay the options upgrade cost of $2000 for the 18" Detroits ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted February 12, 2006 Report Share Posted February 12, 2006 Hi Punas, I expect you are joking about not washing your alloys. Not doing so allows the nasty stuff to eat into the surface. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted February 12, 2006 Report Share Posted February 12, 2006 I seem to be worried stiff about kerbs and seem to park 6 feet away from them with the 18s on but don't seem to worrie about the car with 17s on. I have touched the kerb a few times with 17s on and not marked them were the 18s would have hit. If the face of the 18s were not as flat and had an edge on them like older alloys i would not be as worried. Also as the roads round here are all potholes and patches i feel better with more rubber on the sidewall to help take the impacts of the bad road. The 18s may look better but with the 2 cars side by side i don't think theres that huge a difference. imo the 18s are all about looks something the GTI unlike its rivals was never about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punas Posted February 12, 2006 Report Share Posted February 12, 2006 Fair point. Unfortunately, it doesn't take much for them to get dirty at this time of year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bal5sidhu Posted February 12, 2006 Report Share Posted February 12, 2006 Also, if (as i did within 24 hrs of ownership) you do kerb the 17's you know that repair is possible. i understand its not as easy on the 18s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted February 12, 2006 Report Share Posted February 12, 2006 Hi Punas, dead right! The rear alloys in particular and the GTI's bum get dirty very quickly and very easily if you are out enjoying yourself driving at this time of year. I have to admit that I felt rather good when a friend told me that the back of mine looked like a rally car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac_Terrorist Posted February 12, 2006 Report Share Posted February 12, 2006 I have ordered mine with the 18"s. I think the size looks great but I wish they had stuck with the regular silver finish like the 17"s. Wouldn't fancy trying to get the 18"s refurbishes with that finnish....anyone tried it?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonoNZ Posted February 12, 2006 Report Share Posted February 12, 2006 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Hi Jono, I like the grey bits especially on the Steel Grey car (like Jay's), but also on the blacks, but not the other colours. Interesting about Auckland supplying 18s as standard. [/ QUOTE ] I think Jono may mean that dealers stock cars are ordered in with 18s because of their popularity but I suspect you still have to pay the options upgrade cost of $2000 for the 18" Detroits ? [/ QUOTE ] Yep, that's right. You most certainly still pay for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonoNZ Posted February 12, 2006 Report Share Posted February 12, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Hi Punas, dead right! The rear alloys in particular and the GTI's bum get dirty very quickly and very easily if you are out enjoying yourself driving at this time of year. I have to admit that I felt rather good when a friend told me that the back of mine looked like a rally car! [/ QUOTE ] Yes the backside does get dirty, same as all hatches from my experience. The 18s don't tend to show the dirt much at all in my experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted February 12, 2006 Report Share Posted February 12, 2006 [ QUOTE ] ...The 18s don't tend to show the dirt much at all in my experience. [/ QUOTE ] ....Because they already look dirty even when they are clean! ............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonl Posted February 12, 2006 Report Share Posted February 12, 2006 [ QUOTE ] ....Because they already look dirty even when they are clean! ............... [/ QUOTE ] yeh yeh, laugh it up biscuit rims I'm sure your polo 17"s are a joy to clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted February 13, 2006 Report Share Posted February 13, 2006 I like the 18" ones they get in the USA better. The 18" Karthoum part number 1K0 071 498 1ZL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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