My wife gave me a call at work this afternoon and said, "They're Heeerrreee".
I know how most of us really fret over wheel decisions and I am no different. After I test drove the '06 NB TDI and seeing those 17" 5-spoke Sarasotas on it I really fell in love with them and more particularly the 5-spoke design. Since then I've looked at every kind of wheel for the NB but always would gravitate back to some sort of 5-spoke design.
Earlier this week I finally decided on the wheel/tire combo for me. Since my NB is going to be my DD I stayed away from the Z rated tires that looked so good but were too soft for this car and wouldn't last as long, being as cost conscious as I am. I'll save the Z rated tires for my Mustang, LOL.
I've got say that I'm very happy with my decision, LOL
Anyway, enough of my babbling.
I opened the garage door and saw this:
Unwrapped them to find this:
Goofy staged pic until I put them on this weekend:
Before I put these on I want to paint my calipers and am thinking about a Porsche Red or Platinum Gray (Gunmetal). I'm leaning towards a brighter color since the color of the car & wheels are in the same family and want them to "pop" a bit.
What do you guys think for a caliper color? I was thinking that I'd paint the calipers the color but paint the brackets black.
Lastly, I know we can use our pinch welds to jack & put our jack stands under, but am wondering what those have you that have had your wheels off and on a few times would recommend when jacking.
Thanks, looking forward to getting these on! Any tips on supporting it while painting the calipers or suggestions for colors are welcomed.
I know how most of us really fret over wheel decisions and I am no different. After I test drove the '06 NB TDI and seeing those 17" 5-spoke Sarasotas on it I really fell in love with them and more particularly the 5-spoke design. Since then I've looked at every kind of wheel for the NB but always would gravitate back to some sort of 5-spoke design.
Earlier this week I finally decided on the wheel/tire combo for me. Since my NB is going to be my DD I stayed away from the Z rated tires that looked so good but were too soft for this car and wouldn't last as long, being as cost conscious as I am. I'll save the Z rated tires for my Mustang, LOL.
I've got say that I'm very happy with my decision, LOL
Anyway, enough of my babbling.
I opened the garage door and saw this:
Unwrapped them to find this:
Goofy staged pic until I put them on this weekend:
Before I put these on I want to paint my calipers and am thinking about a Porsche Red or Platinum Gray (Gunmetal). I'm leaning towards a brighter color since the color of the car & wheels are in the same family and want them to "pop" a bit.
What do you guys think for a caliper color? I was thinking that I'd paint the calipers the color but paint the brackets black.
Lastly, I know we can use our pinch welds to jack & put our jack stands under, but am wondering what those have you that have had your wheels off and on a few times would recommend when jacking.
Thanks, looking forward to getting these on!
Any tips on supporting it while painting the calipers or suggestions for colors are welcomed.
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