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16" BBS RX-II's (G4 Cabrio rims) on Mk2 GTi?

Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2010 10:07 pm
by BillyBob
As the topic states, the Stealths have come off the Mk2 in the interest of ride quality and eliminating clearance issues on the 60 mm drop... I'm running a set of 15's in the meantime, but my tail's itching again..

So, I've been offered a set of 16" RX-II G4 Cabrio rims + cash difference in trade for the Stealths, and I'm seriously considering going that route.. Does anyone have a picture of these on a big-bumper Mk2? And should I decide not to fit them, what do these typically sell for?

Thanks in advance!

BillyBob

Re: 16" BBS RX-II's (G4 Cabrio rims) on Mk2 GTi?

Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 6:41 am
by ruan9n
I'm no help, but those 16" bbs wheels are damn nice :geek:

Re: 16" BBS RX-II's (G4 Cabrio rims) on Mk2 GTi?

Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 7:28 am
by Digit Riaan
Similar to this, I think it can work:

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But, it would not be my first choice though.

Re: 16" BBS RX-II's (G4 Cabrio rims) on Mk2 GTi?

Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 8:52 am
by TORCH'D
But, it would not be my first choice though
agree'd

Re: 16" BBS RX-II's (G4 Cabrio rims) on Mk2 GTi?

Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 9:46 am
by MoCTi
the only problem you going to have is buying tires .
16" are expensive seeing that you going to be fittin 205/40/16
the tires in that size are usually not high speed rated tires .
rather stick with the 17 or 15

Re: 16" BBS RX-II's (G4 Cabrio rims) on Mk2 GTi?

Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 9:52 am
by leeban
Menon had a set for a while on his GTS.

See about 6 posts down

http://www.vwclub.co.za/phpbb3/viewtopi ... f&start=50

Re: 16" BBS RX-II's (G4 Cabrio rims) on Mk2 GTi?

Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 12:40 pm
by BillyBob
Thanks guys - much appreciated.

Re: 16" BBS RX-II's (G4 Cabrio rims) on Mk2 GTi?

Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 9:34 pm
by BillyBob
Well, I decided to go through with it, and I must say... I like 'em... a lot.

They need a set of spacers to help the offset and stance, but the look works on the car for me...

Thanks to LVH - hope you're happy with the Stealths!

Pardon the crummy iPhone pics!

First, dood786's ex 15" customs:

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And now the 16" RX-II's:

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Re: 16" BBS RX-II's (G4 Cabrio rims) on Mk2 GTi?

Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2010 8:38 am
by leeban
Those look lovely, all thats needed as mentioned is a set of spacers. :cool:

Re: 16" BBS RX-II's (G4 Cabrio rims) on Mk2 GTi?

Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2010 11:30 am
by Abnormal
leeban wrote:Those look lovely, all thats needed as mentioned is a set of spacers. :cool:
x 2

Re: 16" BBS RX-II's (G4 Cabrio rims) on Mk2 GTi?

Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2010 10:06 pm
by razzor
Those look great.
Just a pita to try and find 205/40/16 tyres.
No one seems to sell them anymore :(