THE UP GTI GETS NEW WHEELS + MICHELIN PS5's *UNREAL*

The UP GTI came with two big weak points in my opinion, one was the suspension, the other was the tyres. Having changed the suspension to an Eibach Pro Line kit in a previous video, it was time to tackle the tyres. This car has been screaming out for fresh rubber since we got it. Let's be honest though, what the fun in changing just the tyres when you could get new wheels whilst you're at it?! Tune in to find out which wheels we went for, and drop a thumbs up if you like them!
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[@johncamplin3557]

Just bought an UP here in Australia. What a great little car. Unfortunately we don’t get the GTI version which is sad as I am very impressed with the capabilities of such a small car. I don’t even really find the 1 litre that slow it keeps up with daily traffic no problem and is great on fuel. Main reason I bought it was my daughter can start to learn later this year and she wants to drive a manual.

[@stellasmith2405]

Looking forward to this 😋

[@lupo10]

It’s all subjective, but I do prefer the stock wheels. VW did a great job with the standard wheels. Did you weigh them? I’d assume they’d be much lighter?

[@kennchristoffersen9664]

yes they are 3,7kilograms lighter eatch

[@richcretrogti618]

Hooray, worth waiting for! The new wheels and tyres look ace guys. Are the OZ’s noticeably lighter than the standard Oswald alloys? Bet it handles even better now in conjunction with the Eibach springs. Hope to catch you at the Motorist again and see new shoes in person.

[@matimcfetridge]

If you had one in each hand then yes massive difference in weight, cant really tell once they are on the car. Tyre/spring combo is great though, properly transformed it 👌🏼 yeah will be down over the coming weeks now the weather is brightening up mate!

[@briankeenan6553]

How good do they look 👀❤️❤️, awesome buddy , the boss looks very happy aswell !!

[@matimcfetridge]

Yeah really happy with them mate, looks like a little race car matched with the lowering springs now!

[@athreerd8199]

haha this video was awesome. 3:48 was cute - her proud smile as she shows of the wheels and then patting the alloy lol

[@fatbelly27]

I had Goodyear Efficient Grips and was impressed. They seem very lightweight but were actually tough, quiet, economical and handled well. I accept that the Michelin's are probably the ultimate though. There are some test results due out any day now.

[@matimcfetridge]

Yeah for everyday driving the Goodyears are spot on, 65mpg all day too. But for a more involved drive the PS5s are just a different league!

[@carlwallis4585]

Love these wheels, I agree with the black and red centre cap will look good on the car, only thing I would do is probably have the wheels gunmetal grey or black but that is only my opinion so please don’t take this as a negative they still look amazing congrats 👍

[@pauldavid167]

I’m picking up my brand new UP GTI silver tungsten on Tuesday. I live in Looe, Cornwall and I wanted a small car for the windy roads. Great wheels guys 🤞

[@matimcfetridge]

Thanks mate, hope you are enjoying the new car!

[@pauldavid167]

@@matimcfetridge I haven’t stopped smiling.

[@cmac329]

I think the black and red is a good shout guys! Matches the red of the GTI, but not sure against the silver of the wheel?! nice shoes Lauren! 😂

[@garymccormack7504]

I've just bought the up gti it has 195 Goodyear on them def going get 205 michellens next will this improve when going over bumps etc one the I'm hating about the car slowing down to 10mph on every speed bump used to going over at 30 on my golf lol also the ebaich suspension would that help there is speed bumps everywhere I live

[@kevindixon5707]

Line up the centre caps with valves driving my ocd nuts, and maybe add a set of rallyflapz

[@maltevosspetersen]

I have my black UP GTI on some OZ Superturismo GT matt black 17`` with continental TS (yeas they are my winters), and i have to say OZ is such a good choice for a small car. What are you doing for an exhaust? personly im looking at a scorpion

[@matimcfetridge]

Yeah they work so well! Just not the cheapest. If we get an exhaust it will definitely be BCS

[@stellasmith2405]

Let's go!!!🥳🥳🥳

[@vfr8009]

what is involved with tpms on aftermarket rims? Would I need some sort of programing at a vw dealership?

[@matimcfetridge]

We didn’t have to do anything mate, apparently its not in the valve on an UP? Best off asking a garage if you’re unsure on yours 👍🏼

[@98marconi]

New wheels looks great! 🤩

[@matimcfetridge]

We think so too!

[@maddog7139]

Should have different wheel bolts as the oe vw ones are radius seat, aftermarket wheels are always taper seat

[@matthewmorrison8753]

Getting my up GTI on the 11th sept and I cannot wait, I’ve waited 10 months for it to arrive and will be downsizing from a T cross 😜

[@CharlieFrank13]

Best wheels ever made….and Epic tyres too 😎 look amazing on any car.

[@badusername4]

I’ve got one in the same colour and the stock wheels are my fave sorry to say. There are blinking heavy tho when I’ve had em off so the drive can defo be improved , stock tyres are alright I’d go tcs delete before big changes

[@matimcfetridge]

Yeah I dont mind the stock wheels at all, similar to the ED35 Golf wheels but the boss wanted to change them so that's what we did! TCS barely comes on now with the PS5's, worth bearing in mind.

[@marklewis893]

Looking good, how does the car ride on the new PS 5’s and how much did you pay for them, I’m after some for my 2020 tungsten silver Up! GTI, your right the Goodyear Efficient Grips are poor, no grip and hard riding, liking your mods so far, it would look good with some red GTI badge overlays, under a tenner online, I have them on mine👍

[@matimcfetridge]

Car rides superb, was around £360 for the full set. Im thinking this aswell as a slight de-chrome is in order!

[@fourpipes]

Looks awesome guys. What offset are the wheels?

[@matimcfetridge]

et37 all round I believe, rears could take a 5mm spacer but fronts fit flush

[@SChapps]

Those wheels look mega! How are the PS5s? Looking at putting them on my i30N

[@matimcfetridge]

Unbelievably sticky compared to the old tyres, how much different they are to ps4 I couldn’t really tell you. Sidewalls look cool though 😂

[@mickey4611]

Dont they come with 17' standard?

[@matimcfetridge]

Yes mate, all come with 17’s

[@m4xww]

Those carbon caps are pretty cool IMO, but also not the cheapest to buy I don't think.

[@matimcfetridge]

Yeah they do look pretty good. The ones we have are original caps just with carbon stickers over them so may just get the same again?

[@Nix_sound]

look great

[@matimcfetridge]

Thaank you kindly!

[@GodisgoodLeoIneke]

i like the orignal wheels more. but nice if you like them :)

[@chrisgreen764]

I think a small visual touch, might be to replace the plates with a red bordered pair. Makes a great feature. I’ve just replaced my Euro plates with the red boarder, through Halfords.

[@matimcfetridge]

Always been on for the plainest plates I can get to be honest. Not really into any different fonts/styles/colours

[@sebastianburgos6663]

Hi, would you be interested in selling the original wheels?

[@matimcfetridge]

Unfortunately not, will be keeping them for resale!

[@hsmf8055]

Missing Up! Vids

[@matimcfetridge]

Still got a brake upgrade sat in the garage for it too!

[@hsmf8055]

@@matimcfetridge any more plans?

[@davegahan5908]

the original wheels look soo much better in my opinion!

[@darrenwhyman4539]

Na Soz mate I prefer the originals 😊

[@danielkendall4882]

I prefer the stock gti wheels

[@martijnmeijer1]

I think black would look beter on the white up

[@matimcfetridge]

Full black wheels? Done black before though and you lose all the details

[@martijnmeijer1]

@@matimcfetridge yes full black gloss or maybe gun metal gray would look nice on a white up. But silver gray does not match the white.

[@SilverShamrock71]

Self levelling VW center caps

[@jerrielim2337]

𝓹𝓻𝓸𝓶𝓸𝓼𝓶

[@gaycha6589]

Prefer the originals