What is the name of the stock R32 wheels?

**Max Rebo** · 04-27-2005 11:29 AM

Quote, originally posted by bizzeau »

Don't mind them...I've found that a lot of people in this R32 forum (that happen to be R32 owners) think they are "better" than most because they purchased a $30k Golf...sometimes I wish I wasn't an owner and "classified" with them...

We can go faster because our wallets aren't weighed down by that green paper stuff.

**Krazee** · 04-27-2005 11:47 AM

Quote, originally posted by bizzeau »

Don't mind them...I've found that a lot of people in this R32 forum (that happen to be R32 owners) think they are "better" than most because they purchased a $30k Golf...sometimes I wish I wasn't an owner and "classified" with them...

It's all good, as Im used to it in the Corrado forum.
Afterall, the Corrado is just the love child from a mk2 and a B3 passat getting it on

**bizzeau** · 04-27-2005 11:52 AM

Quote, originally posted by KrazeeKorrado13 »

It's all good, as Im used to it in the Corrado forum.
Afterall, the Corrado is just the love child from a mk2 and a B3 passat getting it on

I think they fail to realize...the VR6 originated in the Corrado...

I love my R...but sometimes the R32 forum makes my head spin...

**Krazee** · 04-27-2005 11:58 AM

Quote, originally posted by bizzeau »

I think they fail to realize...the VR6 originated in the Corrado...

Shhhh, thats our secret

**rabbitgtibbar** · 04-27-2005 12:06 PM

Quote, originally posted by bizzeau »

Don't mind them...I've found that a lot of people in this R32 forum (that happen to be R32 owners) think they are "better" than most because they purchased a $30k Golf...sometimes I wish I wasn't an owner and "classified" with them...

For the record, I was better than most people before I got the R32.

**Kevbelz** · 04-27-2005 01:35 PM

You guys should have seen my original reply with the link to the Accessory catalog above. I was completely unkind, then edited it because I realized I was over-reacting. (some of us R32 owners are a little schizo)

Modified by Kevbelz at 4:46 PM 4-27-2005

**MIMDesign** · 04-27-2005 01:49 PM

Hey KrazeeKorrado13....do you know if the 18" R32 wheels will fit a VR6 Corrado (I think '92 or '93). My friend has a SLC & he may be interested in my R32 wheels - I know the bolt pattern is fine, I just don't know if the off-set & diameter is fine.

**MyBlackR32** · 04-27-2005 02:23 PM

Aristos, 7.5 x 18", 5x100, ET=35mm. Design is by OZ.

-Dave

**Krazee** · 04-27-2005 05:54 PM

Quote, originally posted by MIMDesign »

Hey KrazeeKorrado13....do you know if the 18" R32 wheels will fit a VR6 Corrado (I think '92 or '93). My friend has a SLC & he may be interested in my R32 wheels - I know the bolt pattern is fine, I just don't know if the off-set & diameter is fine.

Fit is a relative term. Offset and width wise they will fit. 18s might rub on a lowered car. Necessary tire size is 215/35/18. There is one guy in the Corrado forum running 18" 337/GLI RCs, his screen name is ABTGOLF, feel free to IM him and ask his thoughts. Hell, there are even a couple brave souls running 19s on a Corrado.

**CG_MN** · 04-27-2005 06:05 PM

Can anyone confirm that the Aristo not being available in 17"????

Bcuz, I was interested in the 17" aristo's, which my dealer claimed were actual aristo and available in both 17 and 18...

**rabbitgtibbar** · 04-27-2005 06:20 PM

Aristo and Arietta are the same wheel from an aesthetic standpoint. One's a 17", the other an 18". You can also get a winter Aristo out of the R32 accessory catalog...but it's only 5.5" wide.

**Kevbelz** · 04-28-2005 03:54 PM

BTW - I emailed Driver Gear about this. He sent this reply:

Hello Kevin,

Thank you for contacting VW DriverGear. We appreciate this information and we will forward this on to the System Administrators. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

If you have any additional questions or comments, please contact us via e-mail or by telephone at 1-800-476-2975, Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., EST.

As always, thank you for choosing VW DriverGear.

-----Original Message-----
From: Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2005 1:56 AM
To: DriverGear@vw.com
Subject: Online Store Feedback

Name: Kevin Belzer

Incorrect product description for part number 1J0601025BA88Z (arietta 18"
wheel)

Your description states that this is the standard wheel on the R32.
Although this part number seems correct, based on the R32 Accessory catalog published by VWoA, the description of that part number states clearly (in the R32 accessory catalog) that this is " Factory replacement ARISTO by OZ Racing"

There is a pretty major difference between these 2 wheel styles (atleast to us R32 owners) Can you verify that this is indeed an error on the VW Driver gear site?

**MIMDesign** · 04-28-2005 05:23 PM

There is a small difference in the design of the two wheels & I always assumed that was why one was called Aristo & the other was called Arietta - no matter what size it was. The cosmetic difference is in the area of where the spoke meets the rim's outer lip....look closely & you will see.

Here is what Driver Gear is calling the Aristo (which I always thought was the Arietta):

Here is what Driver Gear is calling the Arietta (which I always thought was the Aristo):

**MIMDesign** · 06-19-2005 03:02 AM

If anyone gives a fat, hairy rat's ass anymore, I did find in print where the R32 rims are referred to as 'Aristos'. I have both a copy of the UK & German VW R32 sales booklets...

The UK version: "The blue brake calipers are clearly visible behind the stylish 18 inch 'Aristo' wheel rims shod with 225/40 ZR18 tyres."

The German version: "Hinter den 18"-Felgen "OZ Aristo" mit 225/40 ZR 18-Reifen weitere Attribute von Sportlichkeit: blaue Bremssattel."

I'm going to sleep better tonight knowing this... Actually the UK/German sales brochures are interesting & makes me want to buy one.....

Modified by MIMDesign at 12:03 AM 6-19-2005

**turboxer** · 06-19-2005 03:05 AM

**IT_PRO** · 06-19-2005 07:46 AM

Quote, originally posted by dcurrie »

Star Wars, right?

Nope:
(As Obi-Wan uses the Force on the Storm Trooper that stopped them) "We don't need to see their identification. These are not the droids we're looking for. Move along!"

EDIT: Oooops, I meant yep!

Modified by IT_PRO at 9:11 AM 6-19-2005

**IT_PRO** · 06-19-2005 07:48 AM

Quote, originally posted by Kevbelz »

You guys should have seen my original reply with the link to the Accessory catalog above. I was completely unkind, then edited it because I realized I was over-reacting. (some of us R32 owners are a little schizo)

Modified by Kevbelz at 4:46 PM 4-27-2005

Clever use of icons.

**Max Rebo** · 06-19-2005 10:59 AM

Wow... this topic is back.

I don't call them "Aristos." I call them "OEM Tarmac Anchors."

**Eurovan** · 06-19-2005 11:37 AM

Quote, originally posted by KrazeeKorrado13 »

VW.com says the following:
Upgrade your GTI, Jetta or New Beetle that originally came with 17" wheels, with these 15-spoke light alloy "Arieta" wheels, (standard on the Anniversary GTI and the inconique R32.) The rim is tested according to the strict specifications of the Volkswagen Group, insuring you a high degree of safety and functionality

Hey - enough about the wheels - is everyone as excited as I am about using the word "iconique" in a sentence tomorrow ?!!
Check out http://www.iconique.com - kinda sums up the R32 ............

VWVortex

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