Wheel Arch Extensions

Hux · Aug 28, 2006

At the local VW dealer on Sat, the demo GTI they have has the 18x8" Khartoum wheels fitted. As the wheels are an inch wider than the standard 17s, the dealer has to fit these small wheel arch extensions to comply with ADR regs (I probably should have taken a photo). I mentioned to the dealer that I would be looking to fit 18s if I purchased a new GTI, to which he replied that I would definitely need these extensions. I didn't think that would be a problem...until I was told that they cost an additional $500!

Has anyone here fitted a bigger wheel/tyre combo and if so what knowledge do you have of these wheel arch extensions?

SSS_Hoon · Aug 28, 2006

you can put bigger wheels on after you buy it, but if you get it with the 18 from the dealer then you have to have them.

SSS_Hoon

Plyngntrffc · Aug 29, 2006

so the wheel is sticking out past the lip of the wheel well, is that the issue?

aussiegti · Aug 29, 2006

The Oettinger wheels would defintely be your better option. :thumbup:

Pretty sure no extensions needed and probably still cheaper than the OEM VW wheels.

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2763810

Hux · Aug 29, 2006

Plyngntrffc said:
so the wheel is sticking out past the lip of the wheel well, is that the issue?

Yes, and if your wheels/tyres are sticking out past the edge of the wheel arch, your car won't pass registration.

Oh, and the wheels I would be looking at fitting would something like the Advanti 'Flame' (Much cheaper than VW, Oettinger, BBS, etc).
http://www.yhi.com.au/Advanti/advantigallery.html

Kirium · Aug 29, 2006

$330 each (list). Half the price of the Karthoum 18" wheel.

ADR's can tongue my poop hole.

miketoti · Aug 30, 2006

Or alternatively get 18s that are 7" wide

Hux · Aug 30, 2006

miketoti said:
Or alternatively get 18s that are 7" wide

That would be the smarter option, but the 18x8s fill the guard a bit better!

Plyngntrffc · Aug 30, 2006

thats RETARTED that if they stick out past the thing they wont pass registration, so u just get the stock wheels, and the the other ones once you get it registered...BAM and your done...

miketoti · Aug 30, 2006

Hux said:
Has anyone here fitted a bigger wheel/tyre combo and if so what knowledge do you have of these wheel arch extensions?

Got the Monza II on mine, which are 18s (but 7" wide), Dealer fitted with no crappy extensions!!
You'd probably get away with 7.5" wide wheels without too many worries...:wink:

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