A little help with purchasing rims

[kundun]

Hey guys, I just recently bought my first car which is a 97 Golf. I don't really know much about what are good brands for rims and that sort of thing. I am considering buying these 17" OZ Volcanos from this a guy at some other VW forum. Here's a pic...

http://www.fototime.com/%7B68B22977-...7D/picture.JPG

I've heard many of you mention that 17" is a little too much for an MK3, but why is that exactly? Where I live, the roads are pretty crappy, I know that's one good reason.

Also does anyone know how much these particular rims retail for?

[mk-4gasm]

i dont really think those would look to great on a mk3, you can do a 17 some people think its to big on a mk3, i think 16's with a nice drop look great

[Kaos]

I think they look good
17's with a lip are always nice on a MK3

[gotnimbus]

16's of those would look pretty sweet in my opinion. the 17s mite be a rough ride on shitty road surfaces.

[EastDubber]

Those are going to look reall nice on your golf... I have 17's on mine and well it is alittle rougher but its really all up to what you want. I Have seen a few people with them and have never disliked how the car looked with them. So you made a good choice, hope you enjoy them man.

[kundun]

Thanks for the replies guys. Would $650 shipped be considered a deal on these particular rims?

[Kaos]

Not a bad price. It usualy cost about $30 a wheel to ship so in turn you are paying like $530 four all 4 with tires

[kundun]

Thanks Kaos, I really appreciate the advice.

[B5 TURBO]

Originally Posted by Kaos

Not a bad price. It usualy cost about $30 a wheel to ship so in turn you are paying like $530 four all 4 with tires

By looking at the pic, you'll probably have to get new tires. Looks like 3 tires are the same and the 4th has a different tread pattern

Mismatched tires = loud tire noise = uneven wear = trouble!!!

[kundun]

Originally Posted by B5 TURBO

By looking at the pic, you'll probably have to get new tires. Looks like 3 tires are the same and the 4th has a different tread pattern

Mismatched tires = loud tire noise = uneven wear = trouble!!!

wow, i didn't even notice one of the tires is different.
would i be better off getting new tires before i even put them on, or would they be okay for a while?

[Kaos]

Won't be that much of an issue. Great for burnouts

[NotoriousDUB]

Kumho Ecsta vs. Yokohama Paradas. Buy another Parada.

As long as you have a nice drop, aka enough rakeage, and the wheels are spaced even with the fenders, then those wheels are hot.

[ghostofjosh]

agreed...hot wheels, pretty good price, quallity brand. what color is your golf btw?
--dave--

[kundun]

Thanks to everyone for their imput. I really appreciate the advice.

Originally Posted by gotmilfMK3

agreed...hot wheels, pretty good price, quallity brand. what color is your golf btw?
--dave--

It's black. I'm gonna get a paint job come spring, but I'll probably stick with black though.

[NotoriousDUB]

[quote="kundun" I'm gonna get a paint job come spring, but I'll probably stick with black though.[/quote]

Definately stick with the same color. That way you dont have to paint your engine bay or your door jams.