New tyre time - wheel refurb? What to go for?

[sjw]

I'm looking at 18s

[Exonian]

Black 8x18 Borbet FF1’s in 45mm offset sourced through Tyreleader.
Light, strong, OEM quality and looks.
Add Polo centre caps.
Use original bolt caps.
225/40/18 tyres, Goodyear or Michelin.
Bear in mind your wheel rims will be a few millimetres closer to the kerbs so just be careful.

Job done. 

[fredgroves]

I'd agree with ^^^

Black 8x18 Borbet FF1’s in 45mm offset

[Ceefeesh]

You can seemingly get 235 40 r18 but not 225.

Hi Fred, I checked again. My bad. I obviously have a sketchy memory. The tyres were not Michelin PS4Ss but Michelin Pilot Super Sports 225 x 40 x 18 @ £350.

[colsay]

I realise this thread is from September, but out of interest, what was your final decision on wheel/tyre combination? I ask because I am having some diamond cut issues myself. Thx

[sjw]

I realise this thread is from September, but out of interest, what was your final decision on wheel/tyre combination? I ask because I am having some diamond cut issues myself. Thx

I'm probably going to get a new set of 18s, with Michelin PS4s, and just get the diamond cut 19s refurbed at a later date for when the car goes back (if at all).

From rimstyle.com, I can get 4 alloys with PS4s for under 900 quid, which is basically the cost of a wheel refurb and four PS4Ss for the 19s. I'll get better fuel economy and ride comfort, and I can spread the cost interest free. Seems a win-win

[fredgroves]

Have a think about what the damage charges are for the wheels.... you might find its cheaper to send it back damaged and pay.

Seem to remember vwfs charged 50 quid a wheel - unlikely you will get it refurbed for that and then all of the hassle of removing the wheels and taking them to the refurber...

I'm starting to get wise on these PCP and PCH contracts, there are a few things which you can get your trousers pulled down over.

[sjw]

Have a think about what the damage charges are for the wheels.... you might find its cheaper to send it back damaged and pay.

Seem to remember vwfs charged 50 quid a wheel - unlikely you will get it refurbed for that and then all of the hassle of removing the wheels and taking them to the refurber...

I'm starting to get wise on these PCP and PCH contracts, there are a few things which you can get your trousers pulled down over.

Yeah, not sure about exactly that. Don't know whether to refurb or not, and if I don't then I should just get new tyres. ARGH

[fredgroves]

You'll only curb them again....

[sjw]

You'll only curb them again....

Oh ye of little faith