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Title: Alloys
Post by: AlexB on 13 January 2009, 14:56

So if you read my welcome topic you will hopefully geuss that i know nothing about styling! Which is why i came here in the first place! Im looking for a new set of alloys for my 2000reg 1.6SE Golf.

 Now, How do i go about determining the size of alloys? 15" 16" 17"? does it depend on the tyre size?

If im going for new alloys should i also look to invest in new tyres as well?

Pls dont laugh aha! im tring to learn  :tongue: Any help would be awesome! Just a point in the right direction would be cool!  :evil: Thankyou!!!  :grin:

Title: Re: Alloys
Post by: the_stink on 13 January 2009, 15:27

all depends what sort of look your going for really, have a look in teh post a pic of your mkiv section see what wheel others have put on etcmightbe a good starting point, but if you get new wheels your going to need new tyres in most cases

Title: Re: Alloys
Post by: Dubbz on 13 January 2009, 15:43

Welcome.
Have you got alloys on it at the mo then?? you prob got 15", what dose it say on the side of the tyre?? i.e 195/65/15 ect, the 15 is the wheel size.
Get some 17" or 18" :afro:

Title: Re: Alloys
Post by: AlexB on 13 January 2009, 15:52

thanks for quick reply! 175/80/14 .. Would you have any recommendations?

Title: Re: Alloys
Post by: Dubbz on 13 January 2009, 15:59

Quote from: AlexB on 13 January 2009, 15:52

thanks for quick reply! 175/80/14 .. Would you have any recommendations?

14inch alloys you got then.  :rolleyes:
Recommendations as to which alloys to buy, or to what size to go for?? size wise anything form 16" 17" 18"  :cool: just remember the bigger the wheel the more pricey the rubber's going to be, and maybe a slight hit on mpg.  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: Alloys
Post by: AlexB on 13 January 2009, 16:20

Ok cool, any webistes or dealership to see or to avoid? thanks for ur help man  :smiley:

Title: Re: Alloys
Post by: T_J_G on 13 January 2009, 16:22

rimstyle.com

ebay.co.uk

Search 'alloys wheels' on google.

You'll need a PCD or 5 x100 and would suggest getting 17's or 18's. Be prepared to lower your car after aswell.

Title: Re: Alloys
Post by: AlexB on 13 January 2009, 16:40

Excellent, thanks a lot. So whilst looking at the alloys it says they come with tyres as optional and are listed as 215/45/17 Would they be right?

http://www.rimstyle.com/pages/products/product_detail.html?category=alloy_wheels;type=ssw_trex;model=12500;id=SSTREHS1770510038

Just for an example

Title: Re: Alloys
Post by: topher on 13 January 2009, 17:24

Yep, those look about right.

Title: Re: Alloys
Post by: T_J_G on 13 January 2009, 17:25

Quote from: AlexB on 13 January 2009, 16:40

Excellent, thanks a lot. So whilst looking at the alloys it says they come with tyres as optional and are listed as 215/45/17 Would they be right?

http://www.rimstyle.com/pages/products/product_detail.html?category=alloy_wheels;type=ssw_trex;model=12500;id=SSTREHS1770510038

Just for an example

There was a thread on this a few days ago. Try searching mate. As I said you may want to lower your car aswell.

Title: Re: Alloys
Post by: AlexB on 13 January 2009, 17:39

Will do, thanks.

Title: Re: Alloys
Post by: dubcruiser on 13 January 2009, 18:04

Quote from: AlexB on 13 January 2009, 16:40

Excellent, thanks a lot. So whilst looking at the alloys it says they come with tyres as optional and are listed as 215/45/17 Would they be right?

http://www.rimstyle.com/pages/products/product_detail.html?category=alloy_wheels;type=ssw_trex;model=12500;id=SSTREHS1770510038

Just for an example

Tyres sizes as fitted by VW from factory are:

16" wheels: 205/55 R16
17" wheels: 225/45 R17
18" wheels: 225/40 R18

If you stick with those sizes then your speedo and MPG should stay roughly the same...  :smiley:

Title: Re: Alloys
Post by: AlexB on 13 January 2009, 18:50

thanks a lot mate

Title: Re: Alloys
Post by: richw911 on 13 January 2009, 19:24

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=89374.0

Title: Re: Alloys
Post by: AlexB on 13 January 2009, 19:38

Thanks mate, im actually about to place an order i think  :tongue:

Title: Re: Alloys
Post by: richw911 on 13 January 2009, 19:45

Quote from: AlexB on 13 January 2009, 19:38

Thanks mate, im actually about to place an order i think  :tongue:

link?  :evil:

Title: Re: Alloys
Post by: AlexB on 13 January 2009, 19:59

http://www.rimstyle.com/components/popup/image_viewer.html?part_number=dezevhs;index=1

to go on

http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v1947/206/31/616640210/n616640210_2418509_3603.jpg

Only just got the car, you think that would look aight? I don't really have a clue when it comes to this, just wan't it to look swish  :undecided:

Title: Re: Alloys
Post by: dubcruiser on 13 January 2009, 20:06

They will look really nice mate on there. What size are you going for?

Title: Re: Alloys
Post by: AlexB on 13 January 2009, 20:07

16" .. was informed i might have to look at lowering my car if i go any bigger then that, and i think rich said that the mpg and speedo should stay relatively the same  :cool: In time to come id loveee to go bigger, but with my next golf maybe :) wish there was a way i could stick them on the car to have a proper look at them  :undecided:

Title: Re: Alloys
Post by: dubcruiser on 13 January 2009, 20:10

If your not sure then hold off. If your going for 16" then wmy not go for some Montreal II wheels which were standard on the GTi?? They are on E-bay for around £150 a set with tyres.... At least you would know what they look like!

Title: Re: Alloys
Post by: AlexB on 13 January 2009, 20:11

150quid .. jeesh .. links!?! I haven't placed an order yet lol .. luckily! Im kinda overcome with excitement, just wanna get moddin/stylin  :tongue:

Title: Re: Alloys
Post by: dubcruiser on 13 January 2009, 20:15

Check these out...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/16-VW-GOLF-GTI-MONTREAL-II-ALLOY-WHEELS-X-4_W0QQitemZ190279872971QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Rims_Car_Wheels_ET?hash=item190279872971&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1301%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

Title: Re: Alloys
Post by: AlexB on 13 January 2009, 20:16

Yeh man jus checkd them on ebay, just a lil scratchd  :tongue:, Does an inet supplier sell them as new? Im kinda a person for new things if u get me  :grin:

Title: Re: Alloys
Post by: dubcruiser on 13 January 2009, 20:21

How about these then, genuine VW brand new with brand new Michelin tyres... Pricey though!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-ALLOY-WHEEL-TYRE-GOLF-GTI-TDI-BORA-BEETLE-225-45-17_W0QQitemZ200295785858QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Cars_Tyres_RL?hash=item200295785858&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1299%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

Title: Re: Alloys
Post by: AlexB on 13 January 2009, 20:25

Hmm pricey ur right lol! I might just stick with the link i posted above  :tongue: although more suggestions are welome  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: Alloys
Post by: richw911 on 13 January 2009, 20:41

Quote from: AlexB on 13 January 2009, 20:25

Hmm pricey ur right lol! I might just stick with the link i posted above  :tongue: although more suggestions are welome  :rolleyes:

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=96955.0

Title: Re: Alloys
Post by: AlexB on 13 January 2009, 20:42

Thanks, Bristol is a bit far to go unless we could 50/50 the delivery :P  :tongue:

Title: Re: Alloys
Post by: the_stink on 14 January 2009, 16:38

Quote from: AlexB on 13 January 2009, 20:42

Thanks, Bristol is a bit far to go unless we could 50/50 the delivery :P  :tongue:

where you based mate? when i get my bonus which shoudl eb at the end of feb i will finally have some rubber for my S8 alloys and will need to get rid of these ASAP, there are a few mior marks on teh front nothing to bad got pics etc if you want to see. the fron have got eagle F1 tyres on been on there for about 4 months now ton's of tread left the rears arent to bad on tread but will prob need changing soon

depending where you are could arrange something, as mentioned im looking for £200 ono, the F1's cost me £120 alone if you want to make an offer etc and depending where you coudl sort something  :smiley:

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3178/3050193255_68ff95a768_o.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3274/3050193111_379eb916c9_o.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3243/3051031576_9c8eac4984_o.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3015/3051031226_48f03667f6_o.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3228/3050192485_fce991b585_o.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3158/3050192329_1293023931_o.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3272/3051030778_55c15b50f4_o.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3206/3051030650_5b9bd01dae_o.jpg)

think i covered every possible angle there lol

Title: Re: Alloys
Post by: AlexB on 14 January 2009, 16:40

Living in Deal mate, Well at the moment im not working so ive got no money whatsoever, although i should start work this weekend/next weekend so il be ready Feb time i geuss as well.

Title: Re: Alloys
Post by: the_stink on 14 January 2009, 16:44

ok mate well if you are interested they are there lol jsut posed some pics in my last msg so you can see the condition they are in with is pretty much perfect aside the minor marks not bad for wheel that are nearly 7 yrs old,

sorry to sound dence where is Deal?

Title: Re: Alloys
Post by: AlexB on 14 January 2009, 16:45

DEFINATELY INTERESTED lol <3 caps. Deal, South East Kent

Title: Re: Alloys
Post by: the_stink on 14 January 2009, 16:47

Quote from: AlexB on 14 January 2009, 16:45

DEFINATELY INTERESTED lol <3 caps. Deal, South East Kent

hahah cool ok well when i get my tyres ill give you a shout and see if your still interested, and with teh caps you can buy new centre's for £15-20 if you wanted to change them for new ones

Title: Re: Alloys
Post by: AlexB on 14 January 2009, 16:48

Cool man, Thanks.

Title: Re: Alloys
Post by: the_stink on 14 January 2009, 16:49

Quote from: AlexB on 14 January 2009, 16:48

Cool man, Thanks.

no thank you, will make my life easier the quicker i can sell them  :smiley:

Title: Re: Alloys
Post by: AlexB on 14 January 2009, 16:53

 :grin: Bonus for myself as well lol  :laugh:

Title: Re: Alloys
Post by: richw911 on 14 January 2009, 19:54

Quote from: the_stink on 14 January 2009, 16:49

Quote from: AlexB on 14 January 2009, 16:48

Cool man, Thanks.

no thank you, will make my life easier the quicker i can sell them  :smiley:

No - thanks to me for putting up the link  :grin:  :laugh:

Title: Re: Alloys
Post by: AlexB on 14 January 2009, 20:02

I was going to write you a poem within a PM  :rolleyes: THANK YOU!!!!!! haha  :drool:

Title: Re: Alloys
Post by: richw911 on 14 January 2009, 20:08

Quote from: AlexB on 14 January 2009, 20:02

I was going to write you a poem within a PM  :rolleyes: THANK YOU!!!!!! haha  :drool:

 :grin: :grin:  :tongue:

Title: Re: Alloys
Post by: the_stink on 14 January 2009, 20:21

Quote from: richw911 on 14 January 2009, 20:08

Quote from: AlexB on 14 January 2009, 20:02

I was going to write you a poem within a PM  :rolleyes: THANK YOU!!!!!! haha  :drool:

 :grin: :grin:  :tongue:

Good work ;) haha