Noticeable differences?

[yabot]

After some new alloys to replace my 17inch monzas. I know the cheaper ones are going to be replica, but whats the disadvantages of going this route?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-18-VW-GOLF-MONZA-2-BLACK-SHADOW-ALLOYs-MK5-MK6-MK7-GTi-TDi-REFURBED-/161472955385?pt=UK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Trims_Car_Rims_ET&hash=item259889c3f9

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/18-GTI-MONZA-2-ALLOY-WHEELS-VW-GOLF-MK5-MK6-TDI-FSI/281380078180?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D28111%26meid%3D25d7a95b7f584aefad58d5b7edea65db%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D11472%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D6%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D161472955385&rt=nc

Many thanks.

[dubber36]

From experience, replica wheels are much heavier than original wheels and will have a noticeable effect on performance, ride and handling. They are also likely to suffer from surface corrosion no matter how well you maintain them. Then there is the issue of them looking different. Have a look at them compared to original ones and there are differences. Those that know (including you) will know they are fake and to me, that spoils a really nice car.

They is a set of brand new genuine Monza Shadows for sale in the classifieds on here that might be worth a look.

www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=271339.0  It's the worst add ever, but knowing the seller from when he was on here with his Mk6, they will be what he says they are.

[yabot]

From experience, replica wheels are much heavier than original wheels and will have a noticeable effect on performance, ride and handling. They are also likely to suffer from surface corrosion no matter how well you maintain them. Then there is the issue of them looking different. Have a look at them compared to original ones and there are differences. Those that know (including you) will know they are fake and to me, that spoils a really nice car.

They is a set of brand new genuine Monza Shadows for sale in the classifieds on here that might be worth a look.

www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=271339.0  It's the worst add ever, but knowing the seller from when he was on here with his Mk6, they will be what he says they are.

Your so handy man! Thanks, im abit of cheap skate, since im a student...

Also, tyres... Looking at Nankang Eco 2's... on wheelbasealloys there have a Wet weather rating of C and Fuel C with 72Db... decent for the price, but no doubt they'll have some faults? Longevity etc?

Thanks for the help

[hef]

From experience, replica wheels are much heavier than original wheels and will have a noticeable effect on performance, ride and handling. They are also likely to suffer from surface corrosion no matter how well you maintain them. Then there is the issue of them looking different. Have a look at them compared to original ones and there are differences. Those that know (including you) will know they are fake and to me, that spoils a really nice car.

They is a set of brand new genuine Monza Shadows for sale in the classifieds on here that might be worth a look.

www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=271339.0  It's the worst add ever, but knowing the seller from when he was on here with his Mk6, they will be what he says they are.

Your so handy man! Thanks, im abit of cheap skate, since im a student...

Also, tyres... Looking at Nankang Eco 2's... on wheelbasealloys there have a Wet weather rating of C and Fuel C with 72Db... decent for the price, but no doubt they'll have some faults? Longevity etc?

Thanks for the help

nankang's are awful tyres from experience. just look at the reviews.

I'm about to purchase Vredestein Ultrac Vorti's. Really under-rated tyre...and at £80 a corner for 225/40/18 I can't complain. They're better than goodyear eagle f1's apparently

[JayGTD]

From experience, replica wheels are much heavier than original wheels and will have a noticeable effect on performance, ride and handling. They are also likely to suffer from surface corrosion no matter how well you maintain them. Then there is the issue of them looking different. Have a look at them compared to original ones and there are differences. Those that know (including you) will know they are fake and to me, that spoils a really nice car.

They is a set of brand new genuine Monza Shadows for sale in the classifieds on here that might be worth a look.

www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=271339.0  It's the worst add ever, but knowing the seller from when he was on here with his Mk6, they will be what he says they are.

Your so handy man! Thanks, im abit of cheap skate, since im a student...

Also, tyres... Looking at Nankang Eco 2's... on wheelbasealloys there have a Wet weather rating of C and Fuel C with 72Db... decent for the price, but no doubt they'll have some faults? Longevity etc?

Thanks for the help

nankang's are awful tyres from experience. just look at the reviews.

I'm about to purchase Vredestein Ultrac Vorti's. Really under-rated tyre...and at £80 a corner for 225/40/18 I can't complain. They're better than goodyear eagle f1's apparently

+1 for Vredesteins, my next set when I need em or when I finally decide to get after market wheels are gonna be Vredestein ultrac sessantas. Cheap as chips and completely under-rated

[yabot]

From experience, replica wheels are much heavier than original wheels and will have a noticeable effect on performance, ride and handling. They are also likely to suffer from surface corrosion no matter how well you maintain them. Then there is the issue of them looking different. Have a look at them compared to original ones and there are differences. Those that know (including you) will know they are fake and to me, that spoils a really nice car.

They is a set of brand new genuine Monza Shadows for sale in the classifieds on here that might be worth a look.

www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=271339.0  It's the worst add ever, but knowing the seller from when he was on here with his Mk6, they will be what he says they are.

Your so handy man! Thanks, im abit of cheap skate, since im a student...

Also, tyres... Looking at Nankang Eco 2's... on wheelbasealloys there have a Wet weather rating of C and Fuel C with 72Db... decent for the price, but no doubt they'll have some faults? Longevity etc?

Thanks for the help

nankang's are awful tyres from experience. just look at the reviews.

I'm about to purchase Vredestein Ultrac Vorti's. Really under-rated tyre...and at £80 a corner for 225/40/18 I can't complain. They're better than goodyear eagle f1's apparently

+1 for Vredesteins, my next set when I need em or when I finally decide to get after market wheels are gonna be Vredestein ultrac sessantas. Cheap as chips and completely under-rated

Ah sh!te, well i went ahead and got the Nankangs today... hadn't seen this... To be honest, the road noise is very minimal and im quite impressed with them right now... having only done around 50 miles or so i can't give a full verdict but we'll see.

But anyway, heres a pic of the alloys i got!!

[yabot]

actually how do i add photos...

[yabot]

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[yabot]

hmmmm

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