Lupo GTi alloys onto a Polo GTi?

Si_GTi · Post by **Si_GTi** » Sun Aug 21, 2005 12:32 pm

Quite simply, will the 15" Bathursts fitted to the Lupo GTi also fit a Polo GTi? I understand they are wider than my BBS alloys (they come fitted with 205/45/15 tyres as standard I think - perhaps someone could inform me exactly how wide the Bathurst rims are?). Perhaps if fitted with 195-profile tyres they might just squeeze in...

Thoughts?

ICEYPOLO · Post by **ICEYPOLO** » Sun Aug 21, 2005 6:19 pm

they will go on but not sure on exact sizes of them... think Robin off porka had them on his mk4 for a bit?

scott

Si_GTi · Post by **Si_GTi** » Sun Aug 21, 2005 7:44 pm

Thanks chap, there's a set up for sale very close to me but it's a question of funding and if they'll fit! I think they'd make nice replacements for the BBS rims but we'll see.

Cheers

inder · Post by **inder** » Sun Aug 21, 2005 8:27 pm

Got a pic of them online somewhere m8? they sound good

Si_GTi · Post by **Si_GTi** » Sun Aug 21, 2005 8:37 pm

Can't afford them right now though, I have a TV, MOT and car insurance to pay for over the next month

but they're on my "to-do" list haha! I'll have to ask someone to photoshop them onto my car for me instead

GaryUK · Post by **GaryUK** » Sun Aug 21, 2005 9:52 pm

Si,

Hope you don't mind me having a go.

[img]http://gary_sproston.users.btopenworld.com/car/sigti.jpg[/img]

I reckon it looks good, certainly makes a change from bbs while keeping it oem.

Tigz · Post by **Tigz** » Mon Aug 22, 2005 12:00 pm

What offset are the Polo GTi alloys?
The Lupo GTi alloys are a 43mm offset.

M@Turner · Post by **M@Turner** » Mon Aug 22, 2005 7:09 pm

Polo gti are ET38 i think. Correct me if i'm wrong.

Nice choice of wheel Si. Would be interested in these wheels on mine aswell for winter.

Mat

PhilGTi · Post by **PhilGTi** » Mon Aug 22, 2005 7:55 pm

[img]http://gary_sproston.users.btopenworld.com/car/sigti.jpg[/img]

Send me this pic and ill do it properly...

Si_GTi · Post by **Si_GTi** » Mon Aug 22, 2005 11:16 pm

Thanks for the advice guys. If/when I decide to make a change it will probably be a permanent one and the BBS wheels would be sold off to help fund the changeover... possibly. Depends on next years' bonus at work

Phill, plenty of high-res (1600*1200) images here for you to play with, be my guest

and you can also find the Lupo images here

Cheers!

PhilGTi · Post by **PhilGTi** » Mon Aug 22, 2005 11:46 pm

Heres a quick go, personally i dont think they suit, looks good lowered though!

M@Turner · Post by **M@Turner** » Tue Aug 23, 2005 12:08 am

That looks really good lowered with the Lupo alloys. IMO

How much does a set of these alloys cost.

My purchase some soon if there not overly expensive.

Mat

Si_GTi · Post by **Si_GTi** » Tue Aug 23, 2005 6:57 pm

I'm not sure on cost. A guy on clublupo is selling his mint Bathursts and is open to offers, I would guess that something between Â£300-400 might secure them?

In May next year I will get some Eibach SportLines

and that should help with the lowering

PhilGTi · Post by **PhilGTi** » Tue Aug 23, 2005 7:01 pm

I can certainly recommend the Eibach Sportline springs for sure, they are perfect for the gti imo... cannot tell the car is touched, ride wise and the corning is improved!