Alloy Wheel Choice

**nicky900** · 06-11-2007,01:59 PM

Hello,

I have a B6 Estated Tdi 170 DSG SEL. As standard it has 16" wheels not sure of the name of them. I think the car looks like a sofa with castors underneath. I want to change the wheels to something larger. I am not interested in anything which is not from the VW range and ideally something which could have been fitted as a factory option. I have looked at 17" but feel 18" would suit the car better? Does anyone have any suggestions and better still a location where I can view images. Also what would be the required tyre size. Please forgive me if I am asking something which has already been addressed. I have tried looking through older posts but could not find anything.

Regards

Nick

**bora(ing) nick** · 06-11-2007,02:21 PM

Try these

I know you said you wanted wheels that could of been factory upgrades, but Wheelbase are a very good outfit, and have my reccommendation.

Towards the bottom of the page are the VAG range replicas.

It's your choice though.

Best regards

Nick

sathound · 06-11-2007,02:34 PM

VW do not fit 18" wheels as a standard option. You can see the factory options on page 29 of the passat brochure.

http://www.vw.co.uk/assets/pdf/new_p...n_brochure.pdf

**Quatrelle** · 06-11-2007,09:20 PM

If you fit VW's larger wheels and low-profile tyres, stay away from potholes.

**WATTIE** · 07-11-2007,03:24 PM

Recently purchased 18'' alloys its the audi 12 spoke type from company on e-bay excellant quality total cost including tyres and delivery to Scotland 450.00 I will try to get photos and company name if you are interested.They look fantastic,quick delivery with new wheel studs and vw centres.

**WATTIE** · 07-11-2007,03:46 PM

Try this number on e-bay its 180176302448 if you scroll down the page it allows you to view on vehicle.Alternatively try in there shop for futher deals its called LK Performance and Styling Centre well worth a look for price and quality,rest assured.

**carl s** · 08-11-2007,11:39 AM

17" sport wheels, 5 spokes. They look the best I think (but then I'm biased!) Not a fan of 18" wheels as they tend to upset the ride on some cars, and the tyres cost a fortune.

**Quatrelle** · 08-11-2007,12:29 PM

Have a look on some of the US VW owners' websites

http://www.passatworld.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=249671

they are 20" (found the same post on another US forum - VWvortex). Makes your eyes water!

There are a few pics of 19" on a B6 somewhere but I couldn't find them....

**nicky900** · 08-11-2007,05:16 PM

At the moment I think I am heading towards 18"'s. I find the ride on the sporting side now and am a little worried about ride comfort. I do want something which if not a VW option does look as though it could have been.

Nick