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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: andytran on 25 February 2009, 15:33

Title: Replica 18s - worth it?
Post by: andytran on 25 February 2009, 15:33: Hi all,

Im looking for some Monzas, but originals are too pricey!

Question is - are replicas worth having? Is the fact that they are 8J rim width instead of 7.5J a problem?

Additionally - Ive currently got the 17" version - will I need new bolts or can I use current ones?

Also, I have a choice of the following tyres within my budget - if I go for tyres, what do you recommend for a balance of grip/long life?

1. Kuhmo
2. Avon ZZ3
3. Falken
4. Nexen

Cheers!

Andy :laugh:
Title: Re: Replica 18s - worth it?
Post by: KentBladeboy on 25 February 2009, 15:59: Andy

Use this

http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp

It is essential to check the offset and larger width, to make sure there are no problems with clearance,
unlikely to need longer bolts, thats normally only necessary with spacers.

I'd choose the KU31's for tyres
Title: Re: Replica 18s - worth it?
Post by: andytran on 25 February 2009, 16:40: Cheers mate,
Unbelieveably, I just found a set of genuine 18s on Ebay for £380 delivered!
They have 3 5mm pirellis on and 1 poor dunlop, so Ive bought em!

Seems a good deal and I will get most of my money back by selling my 17s :wink:

Andy
Title: Re: Replica 18s - worth it?
Post by: AlanD on 25 February 2009, 17:47: What proof did the ebay advert have that they where genuine ? That sort of money is replica money like these.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/18-VW-MK5-GOLF-GTi-MONZA-2-D-C-POLISHED-5-SPOKE-ALLOYS_W0QQitemZ370164477538QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Trims_Car_Rims_ET?hash=item370164477538&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1689|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/18-NEW-GTI-STYLE-AUDI-VW-SEAT-SKODA-ALLOY-MONZA-MK5_W0QQitemZ230327592705QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Rims_Car_Wheels_ET?hash=item230327592705&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1689|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318
Title: Re: Replica 18s - worth it?
Post by: andytran on 25 February 2009, 17:59: I sent a text and email to the seller (got his mobile no).
He's a performance car dealer - 100% guarantees they are genuine wheels.
Also, they are 7.5J wide....I understand almost all replicas are 8J

Andy
Title: Re: Replica 18s - worth it?
Post by: No Golf Clubs at all on 25 February 2009, 18:50: if the seller is supersheen1 avoid he is a lying barsteward ask laserblue.
Title: Re: Replica 18s - worth it?
Post by: No Golf Clubs at all on 25 February 2009, 19:06: real ones will be et51 and marked appropriately on the inside...search here for what to look for.
Title: Re: Replica 18s - worth it?
Post by: andytran on 25 February 2009, 21:44: Quote from: No Golf Clubs at all on 25 February 2009, 18:50
if the seller is supersheen1 avoid he is a lying barsteward ask laserblue.
No mate, seller is peak performance cars.
I will certainly be checking on authenticity - although Ive no reason to doubt them just now....

this is them..

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=250379179138&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=015

Hopefully link works? and they look genuine?

Andy
Title: Re: Replica 18s - worth it?
Post by: T_J_G on 25 February 2009, 23:17: Budget for new centre caps too ;)
Title: Re: Replica 18s - worth it?
Post by: andytran on 26 February 2009, 08:28: Quote from: T_J_G on 25 February 2009, 23:17
Budget for new centre caps too ;)

I will swap around with those I have curently and take the best 4!!

Also, have just texted the seller again to ask about BBS and ET51 stamps on the back, he confirms alloys have this, so they look to be the real deal!

Andy
Title: Re: Replica 18s - worth it?
Post by: Wayne on 26 February 2009, 09:03: I am 99% sure if they are 7.5 wide then they will be genuine as most / all reps are 8" wide.
Title: Re: Replica 18s - worth it?
Post by: quango2k on 26 February 2009, 09:32: replicas......NOOOOOOOOOOOO
Title: Re: Replica 18s - worth it?
Post by: AlanD on 26 February 2009, 10:10: If they are real then you have got yourself a bargin there.
Title: Re: Replica 18s - worth it?
Post by: andytran on 26 February 2009, 13:04: Quote from: AlanD on 26 February 2009, 10:10
If they are real then you have got yourself a bargin there.

Cheers mate, I thought they looked a good deal, so jumped in on "buy it now" sharpish!

Just budgeting another £100 for a pair of Kumhos, one to replace the 3mm Dunlop and 1 for one of the 5mm Pirellis. Then leaves me a spare Pirelli for unforseen problems!

Once I get them and am happy, will be selling my 17s.

Regards

Andy
Title: Re: Replica 18s - worth it?
Post by: orangewinger on 26 February 2009, 13:18: Are they Monza IIs, as they don't have a diamond cut finish or the darker grey paint on the insides? If they're just Monzas then I didn't know you could get 18" variants?
Title: Re: Replica 18s - worth it?
Post by: andytran on 26 February 2009, 13:48: Quote from: orangewinger on 26 February 2009, 13:18
Are they Monza IIs, as they don't have a diamond cut finish or the darker grey paint on the insides? If they're just Monzas then I didn't know you could get 18" variants?

Yes, I thought that. Maybe been refurbed/resprayed - seems pretty common on Monzas because of white worm problems.

Andy
Title: Re: Replica 18s - worth it?
Post by: No Golf Clubs at all on 26 February 2009, 15:13: take a pic of the inside when they arrive mate, it will be obvious if they are VW genuine or they are others...there are a lot of very good copies around, but there are a higher number cheap copies too. Pretty sure you will be ok, good luck.
Title: Re: Replica 18s - worth it?
Post by: DJGTi on 27 February 2009, 10:32: Even if they are genuine, surely the fact they aren't 2 tone and diamond cut means they lose most of the appeal of having Monza IIs? You'd need another £400 to get them looking like new. :sad:
Title: Re: Replica 18s - worth it?
Post by: andytran on 27 February 2009, 15:47: Quote from: DJGTi on 27 February 2009, 10:32
Even if they are genuine, surely the fact they aren't 2 tone and diamond cut means they lose most of the appeal of having Monza IIs? You'd need another £400 to get them looking like new. :sad:

???

Im quite happy to buy genuine 18s for this price. O.K, would be nice if they were 2 tone, but its not the end of the world!
They will fill the arches nicely!

Andy
Title: Re: Replica 18s - worth it?
Post by: DJGTi on 27 February 2009, 18:24: Fair enough. As long as you know. They will still be better than reps due to being lighter and possibly stronger. :smiley: