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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 02:33 PM
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I know they are made in Germany, but does anyone have a set? I am thinking about getting rid of the chrome 17's and going to this in a 15x7. I'm only getting rid of the chrome since it is peeling and chipping because of the salt here. USPS didn't get my snow tires here fast enough :-(
They are made in a 4-lug with +35 offset.

Old Jan 19, 2006 | 03:54 PM
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I've seen several people with VW's running those wheels. They are a good looking wheel. If you are worried about weight they are not a good choice though.
Old Jan 19, 2006 | 06:05 PM
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I picked up a 15x7 and it felt lighter than my 17's. I need to find out how much they weigh. I think it will be lighter overall than my current setup...even though I'm not concerned about weight. They have them pretty cheap (65 Euro each), but tires are gonna be a pain to get...maybe Discounttiredirect.com. I just wanna get off the chrome since the road salt is making them peel/rust/chip. Maybe I can get the wheels and install my springs at the same time...who knows!
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Check www.tunershop.com ... they have those in other offsets, plus some even cooler ones in 15"...
The RHs are cool, but I like the Brocks and Schmidts better.
Old Jan 19, 2006 | 07:52 PM
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To be honest I put the wrong picture up there...the ones that I am looking at are the Brock B2's with the machined lip.

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Doing some research I find that I may be able to get staggered offsets with this wheel. Anyone know how a 15 x 7 in the front with a +12 offset and a 15x7 in the rear with a +25 offset will work? Thanks in advance!!

EDIT#2

I will be running a 205/50-15 tire...seems to be a pretty close match to stock and a little shorter that my 215/45-17 that I have currently.
Old Jan 19, 2006 | 08:31 PM
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Given those widths and offsets, you'd want +25 in front and +12 in the rear.
Old Jan 19, 2006 | 08:32 PM
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But I'd go with wider widths all around if you can.
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Brocks are excellent wheels. I ran B1's on my GTI.

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I am going to run the 15x7 all around with the +25 in the front and a +12 in the rear. I noticed that Discounttiredirect.com has the BF Goodrich G-Force Sports for $75 a tire for 205/50-15's!
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I personally run 205/55/15 Falken Ziex 512s on my 15x7s and love it!
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I'd run 195/55's on 7 inch wide wheels. I don't like it when the tires bubble out on the sides though.
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they're nice
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