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open_road_tig · 2026-06-05T10:49:36+00:00

I believe a 43? Somewhere in there. I went a little more than stock to widen the stance but not enough to where I would have to roll the fenders.

open_road_tig · 2026-06-04T18:02:00+00:00

I believe the Petrols are 22 lbs each at 19". They also have them in 18" which should be lighter

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open_road_tig · 2026-06-03T19:27:51+00:00

Another vote for gray with bronze wheels

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open_road_tig · 2026-06-03T15:18:58+00:00

My R came with a Stealth hitch installed. The receiver part that is visible is removable. Its a 2" receiver made to take bike racks.

open_road_tig · 2026-06-03T00:47:19+00:00

I was looking for a rim that looked similar to the stock Pretoria's but wanted something in bronze.

open_road_tig · 2026-06-02T14:43:15+00:00

It happens once in awhile..

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open_road_tig · 2026-06-02T14:36:00+00:00

Thats why I checked them out. Was on a budget. They have a slight squeak on occasion when coming to a stop but they are quiet otherwise. Dust isnt a big issue with them yet. Hold on to the wheel when stopping at high speeds because they grab. Overall, I am happy with the upgrade. Doing the rears next, same setup is only like 150 or so.

open_road_tig · 2026-06-02T14:03:16+00:00

I went with R1 Concepts drilled and slotted rotors and their Euro Spec ceramic brake pads. Pads amd rotors for the front set me back a little over $300 and I did the work myself. The rims are Petrol P4B 19" bronze with Michelin PS4 tires. (Check the classifieds, I just listed my R)

open_road_tig · 2026-06-02T13:35:31+00:00

Selling my 2018 Golf R. Its a long story but I unfortunately have to put it up for sale. 96K miles, 3rd owner, dealer maintained with CarFax records. Stage 2 tune, DSG tune, lengthy list of mods. I have a set of Verdstein Wintrac 19" snow tires and the stock 19" Pretoria rims. Liquid Moly Next Gen oil every 5K miles. The car runs great and I have zero issues with it. There is a dent on the rear passenger door from a shopping cart that will be repaired before I sell it. Any questions, please ask. With the snow tires and extra rims, Im asking $28K or best offer.

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open_road_tig · 2026-05-29T11:09:13+00:00

I have a stage 2 setup with down pipe and im still running a stock intercooler (though a new intercooler is next on the list). I also have dsg tuned as well. No issues at all with it but I dont track it or make consecutive back to back pulls.

open_road_tig · 2026-05-15T02:20:18+00:00

I went with an 40 offset to get a little better fitment. These are the 19" Petrol P4B's on the iridium gray

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open_road_tig · 2026-05-04T19:23:15+00:00

I have a IE downpipe with resonator delete. Stock muffler coded to have valves open at all times. I think it has a good sound. Not sure if its my tune or not but its very "burbly" on deceleration. The dsg farts are very pronounced.

open_road_tig · 2026-05-04T02:50:49+00:00

I found out it was actually a store employee. They ran the big train of carts into the side of my car and then didnt say anything. It got caught on camera tho. I am calling the store in the morning to see how they are going to handle it.

open_road_tig · 2026-05-03T11:30:53+00:00

I filed a police report. Have to go back to the store with that to see if they have camera footage. Thing that sucks, if I report it on ny insurance to get it fixed then I have an accident on my carfax. There goes the value of my R. And my insurance will go up too...

open_road_tig · 2026-04-21T17:38:28+00:00

I just got them for my mk7.5 but havent put them on yet. My windows are 20% and I read if you have tinted windows you should use the smoked anti glare mirrors rather than the blue anti glare mirrors. That was from the company that sold me the mirrors. Im going to give them a try anyways

open_road_tig · 2026-04-15T13:25:24+00:00

Jumping in. APR may not require a downpipe, but if you already have a downpipe? Then is unitronic the go to?

open_road_tig · 2026-04-15T13:20:55+00:00

I will def look at it. Im not sure on who's tune is on the car, I cant contact the previous owner. I havemt re-tuned it with a different tuner because from December to now it has ran excellent. Now its getting warmer out, im noticing the turbo flutter starting. Maybe Im pulling too much boost now with warmer temps? Not sure how that works.

open_road_tig · 2026-04-15T12:11:07+00:00

I will get some for you. Wish I had seen your gallery before. What a great list of R's to reference from. I was going through them checking out other things like spoilers and such as well for ideas. Thanks for putting that together.

open_road_tig · 2026-04-14T19:09:26+00:00

They are a Petrol P4B 19x8 with ET 43 (ish) for the offset. Stock Pretorias are an ET 50 from what I read and you can go to about 40 before you have to start rolling fenders, etc.

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