What do you all think about these?

[bigcfrmcinci]

I have a chance to get a smokin deal on a set of 18" OZ Aristos with new goodyear F1 tires.Just wondering how they would look on my car.I'd really like something besides my stock wheels.Any suggestions?

thanks!!

btw-
SC goodies came yesterday!Will be putting everything together after the dyno tuesday :D WOOHOO

[rodney]

those wheels are the poo. I'd get them yesterday, but make sure they fit a mkIII

[ImStillMikeVR6]

jeez man, 18s on a MKIII is pretty big and require fender work.

go borbet, look at my garage ;)

[1sikJetta]

i'd skip that deal myself. those wheels look GREAT on a mk4. and they also look really good a mk3 but in 17". you'd almost definately be rubbing, it would raise your ride height(4x4), and would be a little harsher overall. also those eagle f1s are in 225 which probably fit at all without pulling your fenders. if you have the time, try test fitting them but im 99% sure they won't fit without some work

[DuffMan]

I don't know that i've ever seen aristos on an A3 GTi before...anyone got any pics?

[1sikJetta]

here's a few, theres others out there too

http://www.vwot.org/community/modules/Gallery/albums/albut43/CL_VR6_001.sized.jpg
http://www.vwot.org/community/modules/Gallery/albums/albur27/IMG_0256.sized.jpg

http://onfinite.com/libraries/66180/81b.jpg

[DuffMan]

hey, they do look good on there.

ooo, does that grey one have a 24v transplant? mmmm

[runawayroger]

Nice pics Steve!

[bigcfrmcinci]

thanks guys..I thought they would require some work being 18's..I don't really want to mess with the ridé or the height for that matter.

[golftdibrad]

eh...not my taste but if you like it thats all tha matters.

[repeelS]

C, those wheels rate about a 7 in my book... Let's say I'd have to get a very hot deal on them to sport them. Just not my style. You wouldn't be left with much tire. Your kidneys might not like you.

[ImStillMikeVR6]

Now that I've seen them on MK3s, I think they look better than on the MK4s - but, just too big.
Why dont you check out LJs new wheel post ;)
If God drove a car, he would have SSRs on it.

[v-dub mikey]

BBS or Borbets are a better all around choice.

[blackwidow_dc]

Im not a big fan of those rims...

borbet or schmidts. staggered with a lip is sexxxxy on a mkIII

[bigcfrmcinci]

I seen those..they look sweeet!
Why dont you check out LJs new wheel post
If God drove a car, he would have SSRs on it
Thanks for all the suggestions ;)

Off to work...blah

[PORK]

I don't think they look right at all..... MKIII's scream for a 5 spoke....

[bigcfrmcinci]

Anyone know if these would fit?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=66483&item=7969081979&rd=1#ebayphotohosting
guys from cinci also.

[1sikJetta]

yes but you would have to buy $160 adapters for them

http://www.ecstuning.com/stage/edpd/pagebuild_v2.cgi?make=Volkswagen&engine=VR6%2012v&model=Golf%20III&submodel=&category=Suspension&subcategory=Wheel%20Adapters

[bigcfrmcinci]

[QUOTE=1sikJetta]yes but you would have to buy $160 adapters for them

http://www.ecstuning.com/stage/edpd/pagebuild_v2.cgi?make=Volkswagen&engine=VR6%2012v&model=Golf%20III&submodel=&category=Suspension&subcategory=Wheel%20Adapters[/QUOTE]
forget that ;)
these don't look bad for the price!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=66483&item=7968440420&rd=1
850.00 shipped with new tires.

[DuffMan]

[QUOTE=ImStillMikeVR6]
If God drove a car, he would have SSRs on it.[/QUOTE]

a man after my own heart

[1sikJetta]

[QUOTE=bigcfrmcinci]forget that ;)
these don't look bad for the price!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=66483&item=7968440420&rd=1
850.00 shipped with new tires.[/QUOTE]

yeah that's a VERY good deal. definately jump on it!!!

[ImStillMikeVR6]

ahh holy crap wanna trade :rofl:

[bigcfrmcinci]

think those would look alot nicer than the italias I had on there??
btw-got the cash for them tonight,400.00 not bad, considering the tires were kinda bald :D

ahh holy crap wanna trade :rofl: LOL

[1sikJetta]

o yeah, they'd look TONS better than the italias. Borbet's with a nice lip are one of the nicest rims you can get for a mk3 or any vw for that matter

[bigcfrmcinci]

I got my tires & wheels today!!But looks like the fawkin tires are tooooo BIG.I know their gonna rub.I put one of the rears on and took some pics.LMK what you all think/recommend.I was going to sell the tires to a friend anyhow.I want the F1's.
These tires are 225/45/17's...I'm thinking I need a 205/40/17
That would be alot smaller tire correct?
Here's a few pics I took...It's within 1/8" to 3/8" of rubbing.
http://home.cinci.rr.com/theheltons/borbets/

[DigitalGulby]

right on bro! hope it works out! pics when you're done! :biggrin:

i always wanted the type E but i had to settle for the type T

[1sikJetta]

that looks great C! you're either gonna need 215/40/17 or 215/35/17. I've used both and am currently running 215/40/17. from what I see in the pic, those look just like they mine when I had the 215/45/17 before having to switch after only a month of having them. here's some pointers to think about:

-215/35/17 never rubbed at all but the ride was little harsh and you can easily bend your wheels since theres not much sidewall at all. I used the Pirelli Pzero neros with the 220 tread wear rating with the 215/35 rating and they rode as if they were on rails. Extremely sticky tires which means the downside is they wear a lot quicker(only lasted me about 14K) and of course there's no sidewall to protect your wheels like I said before.

-215/40/17 will not rub most of the times but is a much more comfortable size. It rides a lot smoother and you don't feel every single bump you hit. It's also a much more popular size over the 35 series so in case you ever need a replacement, they're more readily available. The only times they rub on my car is when I have 4-5 persons in my car and I hit hard bumps or when I'm just driving the piss out of it taking extremely hard turns or hit a really nasty bump.

definately rule out the 205 size since you're supercharged and it would feel as if you were driving on ice from a start with all the tourque you have. take a ride around with the 215/45 and see if they rub all the time. If they do, you'll definately want to go with the 215/35 size and just try to watch for potholes 24/7. 215/45 were actually my first set of tires on my last wheels and those would rub whenever i would turn or just hit the slightest of bumps which I was I downsized to 215/35. If this is your case, then i'd recommend the 215/40 which would barely ever rub but still give you the benefits of a bit taller of a sidewall.

As far as treadwear rating, I'd say look for something in the 280 range. This is basically the perfect combination of good traction and longer life. If you don't drive your car all the time and can afford tires about every 12-14k, look for some in the 220 treadwear range as these will be some of the stickiest street tires you can have. If traction isn't a big factor for you(which it very well should be), you can look in the above 330 treadwear range. Anyway, if you need anymore help, feel free to shoot me a message and i'll do the best to respond as fast as I can.

[bigcfrmcinci]

Thanks alot for the info Steve!!
I'm not even going to try these.Don't won't to mess up the tires or my car :p..I'm going to go ahead and order the 215/40/17's from the rack...Will have them in 2 days.

Thanks again!!

[repeelS]

nice. should handle like a monster with those. Nice lookin' wheels, big C

[blackwidow_dc]

aww look at the little baby lip on those wheels... :rofl:

lookin good big C :D

[bigcfrmcinci]

[QUOTE=BlackWidow_DC]aww look at the little baby lip on those wheels... :rofl:

lookin good big C :D[/QUOTE]
LOL..Thanks ;)

If my friend dosn't take the tires,would anyone be interested in them??I'll give someone a nice deal,plus free shipping :thumbsup:

[bigcfrmcinci]

Also,do you guys/gals think it's worth paying 68.00 for the road hazard on the F1's??I've read with that tread pattern,they pick up stuff(nails.ect.) quite easily.

NM..I'm going to get them from my local sams club..their only 10.00 more per tire,plus free shipping.For 36.00 additional I get free lifetime rotations plus road hazard.

Thanks!!

[blackwidow_dc]

if your roads are half as bad as ours i would say yes...

[bigcfrmcinci]

Thanks Paula ;)
I edited my post above.I'll definately get the road hazard..Our roads suck.Pot hole heaven..The interstates are not to bad though.

[1sikJetta]

yeah,you should definatley get it. flat repairs at the sears i work at for 17" wheels are $22 each plus tax. hopefully the sams you go to is half decent cause I've heard some horror stories from the local ones screwing up people's stuff

[bigcfrmcinci]

[QUOTE=1sikJetta]yeah,you should definatley get it. flat repairs at the sears i work at for 17" wheels are $22 each plus tax. hopefully the sams you go to is half decent cause I've heard some horror stories from the local ones screwing up people's stuff[/QUOTE]
They(sams) won't be touching my tires..they send them up the street to be put on..Kind of a bitch..longer I'll have to wait for them..Oh well ;) Road hazard was 36.00
They had to order them though...5-7 days :(
That means Ted will have his up & running before I do :D

[mk4gtiboy]

has i said b4 i have the 17 aristo for sell if ur interested

[bigcfrmcinci]

I finally got my tires & wheels on....sorry the pics are so big ;)
http://home.cinci.rr.com/theheltons/MKIII/

[1sikJetta]

damn that looks great curtis. a euro lip and smoke long clear fogs and signals and you're done.

[golftdibrad]

looks like asshole.









J/K they look awsome man!

[bigcfrmcinci]

Thanks guys!!
I got my fk badgeless the other day,still undecided whether I wanna paint it black or red.Probably black.Then down the road a boser hood maybe?

The eurolip should be here anyday.Then I'll have to get the smoked turns,fogs & be done with it for awhile.

It never ends..lol

[ImStillMikeVR6]

damn C - - Im sweatin your ride like a virgin teen backstage at an Aerosmith concert.

[blackwidow_dc]

very nice!