Re: Wheels (AGAIN)

[Stewart MacLund <sundie@lunaticfringe.org>]

In '95, they were BBS... After '95, they were "BBS Inspired", not BBS.  VW made them
themselves, rather than buying from BBS.  i believe the 5/6/7 spoke rims on those
years are in the latter group.

SUndie...

brewtail@mediaone.net wrote:

> I thought the stock wheels on the GLX were BBS. Now I read that they are not?
> confusing. Does anyone have an idea of  the actual weight of the stock wheel and
> how it compares to most "after market" wheels. If performance is an issue is it
> worth the investment for anything else putting looks aside?
>
> Thanks.
>
> "Ng, Kevin (NationsCredit)" wrote:
>
> > The general rule is that you will suffer a hit in straight line acceleration
> > when going with a plus one or two wheel, due to a higher unsprung weight and
> > rotational mass. Cornering and handling however usually improve due to the
> > lower profile (and thus stiffer sidewall) of the tires. The stock tires are
> > horrible anyway and just swapping tires will drastically improve
> > performance. The stock rims (not BBS) are actually very light, so if weight
> > is an issue, go with something like the BBS RC or RK. Go with 16's; 17 inch
> > rims look incredible but yield no real performance gain.
> >
> > Kevin
> > 97 GLX Windsor Blue "don't know what I'm talking about because I have heavy
> > 17" TSW Imolas" edition
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: djbergesen@dotstar.net [SMTP:djbergesen@dotstar.net]
> > > Sent: Friday, June 04, 1999 5:17 PM
> > > To:   Jetta GLX mailing list
> > > Subject:      Wheels (AGAIN)
> > >
> > >     Ok. It's serious dilemma time. I am really torn right now between
> > > wanting to get 16" or 17" aftermarket wheels with decent (or very good in
> > > the case of 17s) tires, or spending about half as much on keeping my stock
> > > 15" seven spokes and wrapping them with excellent rubber. Are the wheels
> > > made by BBS? What's the width? 6.5? 7?
> > >     I have my eyes on Michelin XGT V4s right now, 205/50VR15, 300AA, and
> > > rated in the 8s and 9s in all categories in Tirerack's surveys excepting
> > > treadwear. I am also entertaining Pilot SX GTs, same size. I am especially
> > > concerned about wet-weather driving, as here in NW FL we do get a decent
> > > spot of rain. Also in consideration are BFG Comp T/A ZRs, Nitto NT555,
> > > NT450, and possibly Pirelli Assimetricos (maybe that was for the 16, I
> > > forget)
> > >     What would be the advantages of aftermarket wheels besides a slight
> > > increase in track, and a POSSIBLE reduction in unsprung weight? Any input
> > > would be helpful.
> > >     PS - I KNOW for wheels it's all a matter of taste. BUT if I will not
> > > be gaining anything in performance by upgrading my wheels, I probably
> > > won't do it.
> > >
> > > -ENS D.J. Bergesen
> > > Student Naval Aviator
> > > djbergesen@dotstar.net <mailto:djbergesen@dotstar.net>
> > > 96 Vento GLX VR6 "Volks Waffe"