Which wheels?

My 1989 GTI cabriolet in black has the pirelli Pslot wheels. I hate them!! The car just doesn't look right. I know everyones opinion is different but what wheels should I be putting on it?? I do like the black BBS type wheel. I'd be grateful for some opinions please.

I don't like the Pirelli p,s either, you like the black bbs so that's what you should fit surely.

Black bbs or this is what I have on mine




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My P slots

 I do like these also…Am I on the right track??

You may get someone want to swap you I traded mine for a set of bbs. I shall get them refurbed some day as my back up set.

I often see p slots go for 200 in need of refurb on eBay so may be worth getting it on axle stands to help fund the replacement


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My tyre size is 14" . what is my wheel size?

The same, believe they are 6 x 14

Am i the only car to have 14" tyres??? I see some 15"bbs from a MK2 gti for sale... what will fit without effecting the speedo please??

No, lots have 14 inch, some have 13 inch,  15 inch is a popular modification,  it wont upset the speedo as you use a lower profile tyre, ie 195/50 x 15   instead of 185/60 x 14.  

I would fit 15" BBS RA as there are only 6inches wide you will be fine with 195/50 or even 185/55 tyres. If you opt for black centres will be like the black Sportline version. The BBS were a dealer option, so your still keeping it original'ish' and P Wheels were never fitted as Standard to the cabby anyway.

Most cars don't look there best with old tatty wheels , why don't you give them a DIY refurb , you maybe surprised ! The other wheels I like on a mk1 are bbs g60 alloys 15" . All best with your choices . 

OK !!!! I like the BBS RA 15". And get them sprayed black if I like at at a later time. and fit 195/50s
Thank you all again!!

Check the ebay prices for p-slots that are cleaned and polished…. You can probably afford any wheel you want.

I have seen them go  from 50 bucks to 200/wheel….

Your car would of probably come with avus or sometimes called snow flake wheels.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/X4-VW-Golf-GTI-MK1-14-Inch-Alloy-Wheels-Cabriolet-Scala-Snowflake-Scirocco/162740368763?hash=item25e414f57b:g:3aQAAOSwUYNaAKLh

A picture on a car in this thread.
https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/forum/index.php?page=topicview&id=running-gear_2%2Fsnowflake-alloys_3

Always thought about having some bottle tops banded.
Got these at the momwnt

Are they 8's bud?

8" front, 8.5" on the rear.
The fronts are slightly bigger than I expected and I'd probably go 7"/7.5" but I'm really happy with them.

Just for reference.
I used to run 9"s on the rear and 7" on the front on the Rocco.
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