17 inch wheels on 2012 jetta tdi

[CaperJetta12]

Hey everyone, just purchased a black 2012 tdi last week. Not really liking the small 16 inch alloys that came with the car. I ám leaning towards 17 inch wheels for summer. .Going to run the 16's in winter. I have been liking the 17 inch joda and goals (anthracite). Having a hard time trying to decide as there are many oem and aftermarket wheels out there. If anyone has pics or opinions, it would greatly apprecaited.

Thanks

[itskohler]

18+ OEM or GTFO

[tbone1989]

Im in same boat as you, I actually just put my stock 16's back on about 2 hours ago. I had 18 inch Black VW Karthoums on there. Our stock mambo wheels weigh 22 pounds alone each. The Karthoums weigh 28 pounds each! And that's without tires. The way I see it, lighter wheels = better mpg. I'm looking into 17 inch TSW Nurburgrings. They are 17x8 inches are 17.95 pounds each. and the 18x8 are 18.6 pounds. Oh and they are rotary forged so they are very strong. I see a win win!

[CaperJetta12]

Very true, I never realized the weight difference, now I have to change them!

[itskohler]

The wheels I am getting weigh slightly over 24lbs, and they are 19x8 OEMs.

Guess...

[tbone1989]

The wheels I am getting weigh slightly over 24lbs, and they are 19x8 OEMs.

Guess...

Audi wheels?

[itskohler]

Nope

[BrShootr]

It is worth noting that rotational inertia is what matters here. A 18" rim that weighs 20lbs will do worse than a 16" rim that weighs 18lbs. A 19" rim will give you worse mpg pretty much regardless of weight because of how far from center that weight is.

Now go get the nice rims and quit telling yourself you care about mpg.

[Verebs1]

It is worth noting that rotational inertia is what matters here. A 18" rim that weighs 20lbs will do worse than a 16" rim that weighs 18lbs. A 19" rim will give you worse mpg pretty much regardless of weight because of how far from center that weight is.

Now go get the nice rims and quit telling yourself you care about mpg.

Get some 19" steel wheels LOL

[BorLEH]

Which is better to use for 18x8 TSW Snetterton rims on a tdi, Coils or H&R Springs?

Which ones do you guys prefer?

[KC Jazz]

Here's my car on anthracite Goals and H&R springs.

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...-R-Sport-Thule

[vadimr]

looks good! anthracite goals are perfect with darker color mk6s.

[CaperJetta12]

Very nice, I think i'm going to go with the anthracite goals. Thanks for the pics.

[HD9280]

Anyone know the weight difference between 17" Joda wheels standard on the 2013 TDi and the 18" Bathurst? Looking to switch, but all this MPG talk is making me reconsider.

[tbone1989]

Anyone know the weight difference between 17" Joda wheels standard on the 2013 TDi and the 18" Bathurst? Looking to switch, but all this MPG talk is making me reconsider.

Joda 23-25
http://www.myturbodiesel.com/1000q/w...eels-5x112.htm

Bathurst is probably the same as the Charlestons so about 28-29

[HD9280]

Joda 23-25
http://www.myturbodiesel.com/1000q/w...eels-5x112.htm

Bathurst is probably the same as the Charlestons so about 28-29

Thanks Tbone.

I wonder if that is a big enough difference to affect the mpg. Probably yes.

[tbone1989]

Thanks Tbone.

I wonder if that is a big enough difference to affect the mpg. Probably yes.

Yes it will. I had 18 inch VW Karthoums on my tdi for 2 months. They weigh 28 pounds each. I averaged 39-42. Now i average 42-46 and i drive 75+. Go for light weight wheels. TSW has a few.

[GLIguy89]

[HD9280]

Yes it will. I had 18 inch VW Karthoums on my tdi for 2 months. They weigh 28 pounds each. I averaged 39-42. Now i average 42-46 and i drive 75+. Go for light weight wheels. TSW has a few.

Thanks for the tip!

[SimpleStaple]

OEM wheels weigh so damn much, but nothing looks better than a clean OEM+ car.

[BrShootr]

OEM wheels weigh so damn much, but nothing looks better than a clean OEM+ car.

Couldn't agree more.

[tbone1989]

OEM wheels weigh so damn much, but nothing looks better than a clean OEM+ car.

Totally agree, but vw doesnt make a light weight wheel or one that is very strong

[itskohler]

Totally agree, but vw doesnt make a light weight wheel or one that is very strong

Are you making a rally car? No? Doesn't matter. OEM FTW.

[tbone1989]

Are you making a rally car? No? Doesn't matter. OEM FTW.

You dont drive a diesel so economy isn't your concern. The smallest things help with mpg. This is one of them.

[itskohler]

How light of a wheel are you looking for?

[tbone1989]

How light of a wheel are you looking for?

17-19

[itskohler]

You probably should've gotten a Volt if you are that concerned with MPGs.

[tbone1989]

You probably should've gotten a Volt if you are that concerned with MPGs.

You really are a hater. Just because other people do or want things other than your opinion doesn't give you the right to shoot it down

[itskohler]

What did I shoot down? Seriously, if you want that light of wheels, purely for MPGs on an already fuel sipping car, you should've gotten a Hybrid. I want light wheels too, but for different reasons. The amount that you will spend on a strong but light wheel will not even come close to the few MPGs you'd lose over 4 or 5 years.

Welcome to reality.

[tbone1989]

What did I shoot down? Seriously, if you want that light of wheels, purely for MPGs on an already fuel sipping car, you should've gotten a Hybrid. I want light wheels too, but for different reasons. The amount that you will spend on a strong but light wheel will not even come close to the few MPGs you'd lose over 4 or 5 years.

Welcome to reality.

No, the reality is that you know nothing about economy apparently. So what if it would take a few years to save anything. Most diesel owners keep their cars over 5 years anyway. And i want it for looks, not just economy because stock 16 inch wheels dont proportionately work well with the mkvi body.

[itskohler]

Did you mean economics, or the economy...

To each his own I guess. Good luck in your money saving ventures.

[cute jetta]

You really are a hater. Just because other people do or want things other than your opinion doesn't give you the right to shoot it down

Plasti dip heheheh sorry offf topic.......

[Rawcpoppa]

Anthracite VW 17 inch Goal wheels

[HD9280]

Nice. Goes well with the tempest.. and the euros.

[Rawcpoppa]

Thanks...I've curbed three out of four of them