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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: mart08uk on 20 April 2009, 16:33

Title: wheels help
Post by: mart08uk on 20 April 2009, 16:33
hey, can anyone help me find a good set of these wheels (http://i17.ebayimg.com/06/i/001/41/c4/4649_1.JPG), from anywhere really... new or 2nd hand ? in 18's thanks
Title: Re: wheels help
Post by: topher on 20 April 2009, 16:36
mk5 originals? or replicas in mk4 fitment?
Title: Re: wheels help
Post by: mart08uk on 20 April 2009, 16:46
i would go for the reps  but if originals are not to much more then....
Title: Re: wheels help
Post by: mart08uk on 20 April 2009, 16:47
im just having trouble finding some, and i dont want to get ripped off.. first time buying some alloys tbh  :undecided:  :grin:
Title: Re: wheels help
Post by: T_J_G on 20 April 2009, 16:47
i would go for the reps  but if originals are not to much more then....

You'll need adapters to run original mk5 wheels and they're about £180
Title: Re: wheels help
Post by: T_J_G on 20 April 2009, 16:49
http://rimstyle.com/products/detail/?category=alloy_wheels;type=r-line_to_fit_vwaudi_vx1_mb;model=572;id=RLVX1MB188080510012930

£300 without tyres and you won't need adapters.
Title: Re: wheels help
Post by: mart08uk on 20 April 2009, 17:06
oh reps it is then :grin: thats perfect price tbh, roughly how much would i be looking for a set of tyres, thanks for the help
Title: Re: wheels help
Post by: gjroe78 on 20 April 2009, 17:09
That all depends on if you want Nankangs or Pirellis  :undecided:
Title: Re: wheels help
Post by: T_J_G on 20 April 2009, 17:18
oh reps it is then :grin: thats perfect price tbh, roughly how much would i be looking for a set of tyres, thanks for the help

Anything from £250 ish to £500 depends on what you want.
Title: Re: wheels help
Post by: mart08uk on 20 April 2009, 17:19
That all depends on if you want Nankangs or Pirellis  :undecided:
i would say cheapest, but i want some good quality ones, not cheap pish.. whats this deal like http://rimstyle.com/products/detail/?category=wheel_tyre_packages;type=r-line_to_fit_vwaudi_vx1_mb;model=1019;id=RLVX1MB188080510012940 (http://rimstyle.com/products/detail/?category=wheel_tyre_packages;type=r-line_to_fit_vwaudi_vx1_mb;model=1019;id=RLVX1MB188080510012940)
Title: Re: wheels help
Post by: T_J_G on 20 April 2009, 17:22
They'd be poop tyres. Try places like Blackcircles.com to get an idea of tyre prices.

Bob has some tyres that are quite good and were about £70 a piece IIRC.
Title: Re: wheels help
Post by: T_J_G on 20 April 2009, 17:26
http://www.blackcircles.com/public/order?view=standard
Title: Re: wheels help
Post by: the_stink on 20 April 2009, 17:28
im running Falken 452's  :smiley: read loads of good reviews on them as well and i cant fault them
Title: Re: wheels help
Post by: AlanD on 20 April 2009, 17:29
I wouldn't bother spending too much on tyres in a 1.6.
Title: Re: wheels help
Post by: T_J_G on 20 April 2009, 17:32
im running Falken 452's  :smiley: read loads of good reviews on them as well and i cant fault them

They're the ones Bob has aren't they?

So go on Rimstyle chose those tyres and for under £550 you have a set of alloys, decent tyres, bolts and a set of locking nuts!
Title: Re: wheels help
Post by: AlanD on 20 April 2009, 17:33
Im going to spend all night on that website you posted Tim :(

Id murder someone for a set of these:

http://rimstyle.com/products/detail/?category=alloy_wheels;type=bbs_ch_gb;model=286;id=BBSCHGB1880805112505012900

Thats a bloody good price for the 18'' Monza reps. I have bookmarked and shall be getting them when I need new tyres.
Title: Re: wheels help
Post by: T_J_G on 20 April 2009, 17:39
Im going to spend all night on that website you posted Tim :(

Id murder someone for a set of these:

http://rimstyle.com/products/detail/?category=alloy_wheels;type=bbs_ch_gb;model=286;id=BBSCHGB1880805112505012900

gutted :P

What about these:

(http://rimstyle.com/data/products/types/compomotive_cxt_gm/large/1.jpg)

http://rimstyle.com/products/detail/?category=alloy_wheels;type=compomotive_cxt_gm;model=110;id=COCXTGM1880805BLA12880

Cheaper as well!
Title: Re: wheels help
Post by: AlanD on 20 April 2009, 17:46
Hummmmm nice. Them 18 Monzas are only £295.00 ! Only thing is the are the same as what I have now, just bigger (which tbh makes a massive difference to the presence of the car). That leaves a lot more money in my wallet. . . . I think the black ones look nice, little unsure as the weather or not they will get lost in the black abyss as my car is also black . .  :undecided:
Title: Re: wheels help
Post by: T_J_G on 20 April 2009, 17:49
Hummmmm nice. Them 18 Monzas are only £295.00 ! Only thing is the are the same as what I have now, just bigger (which tbh makes a massive difference to the presence of the car). That leaves a lot more money in my wallet. . . . I think the black ones look nice, little unsure as the weather or not they will get lost in the black abyss as my car is also black . .  :undecided:

Just man up and buy the BBS's
Title: Re: wheels help
Post by: mart08uk on 20 April 2009, 18:35
 :grin: those would look nice on black car, im thinking of buying the wheels from that site without tyres, then sourcing some local, or mates rates from a freind of my cousin at formula 1 garage  :smiley: thanks for help... trying to find the sizes of the tyres needed now  :undecided:, and i know its only a 1.6 but the wheels will be good for future, or selling on... thanks
Title: Re: wheels help
Post by: T_J_G on 20 April 2009, 19:03
225/40 R18 for 18's
Title: Re: wheels help
Post by: mart08uk on 20 April 2009, 19:05
ah, cheers mate very helpful.. buy yourself a pint on me  :grin: wheels ordered .. happy daysss!

oh and coilovers ordered earlier  :smiley:
Title: Re: wheels help
Post by: T_J_G on 20 April 2009, 19:10
ah, cheers mate very helpful.. buy yourself a pint on me  :grin: wheels ordered .. happy daysss!

oh and coilovers ordered earlier  :smiley:

Niiiice, I accept beer payment through Paypal ;) Did you buy tyres or going to get mates rates? It's worth trying online tyre places like Blackcircles and there's another but I can't think of it..
Title: Re: wheels help
Post by: barry-gti on 20 April 2009, 19:14
Im going to spend all night on that website you posted Tim :(

Id murder someone for a set of these:

http://rimstyle.com/products/detail/?category=alloy_wheels;type=bbs_ch_gb;model=286;id=BBSCHGB1880805112505012900

Thats a bloody good price for the 18'' Monza reps. I have bookmarked and shall be getting them when I need new tyres.

i like you're style! there beautiful  :drool:
Title: Re: wheels help
Post by: mart08uk on 20 April 2009, 19:29
ah, cheers mate very helpful.. buy yourself a pint on me  :grin: wheels ordered .. happy daysss!

oh and coilovers ordered earlier  :smiley:

Niiiice, I accept beer payment through Paypal ;) Did you buy tyres or going to get mates rates? It's worth trying online tyre places like Blackcircles and there's another but I can't think of it..

 :grin: :grin:, i brought them without tyres, i phoned my cousin and he says he will be able to get a discount on some.. now i just have to buy a radiator, either spray/buy new front bumper, some un-scratched trims for inside, and maybe a bearing  :grin:
Title: Re: wheels help
Post by: T_J_G on 20 April 2009, 19:31
ah, cheers mate very helpful.. buy yourself a pint on me  :grin: wheels ordered .. happy daysss!

oh and coilovers ordered earlier  :smiley:

Niiiice, I accept beer payment through Paypal ;) Did you buy tyres or going to get mates rates? It's worth trying online tyre places like Blackcircles and there's another but I can't think of it..

 :grin: :grin:, i brought them without tyres, i phoned my cousin and he says he will be able to get a discount on some.. now i just have to buy a radiator, either spray/buy new front bumper, some un-scratched trims for inside, and maybe a bearing  :grin:

Radiator isn't much and can be fitted in an afternoon. Trim is cheap from dealers too.
Title: Re: wheels help
Post by: mart08uk on 20 April 2009, 19:33
yeah, i have asked at some garages and they offered £100ish fitted, not too bad tbh

just wondering if fitting myself would be a better option...
Title: Re: wheels help
Post by: T_J_G on 20 April 2009, 19:34
yeah, i have asked at some garages and they offered £100ish fitted, not too bad tbh

Or buy a rad for £40ish I think and fit it yourself! that way you learn your way around your car
Title: Re: wheels help
Post by: barry-gti on 20 April 2009, 19:37
yeah, i have asked at some garages and they offered £100ish fitted, not too bad tbh

Or buy a rad for £40ish I think and fit it yourself! that way you learn your way around your car

and im sure someone on here will help you if you get stuck. you're likely to be close to someone who can help
Title: Re: wheels help
Post by: T_J_G on 20 April 2009, 19:48
Where are you at Mart?
Title: Re: wheels help
Post by: gjroe78 on 20 April 2009, 20:01
ah, cheers mate very helpful.. buy yourself a pint on me  :grin: wheels ordered .. happy daysss!

oh and coilovers ordered earlier  :smiley:
:shocked: Christ you don't hang about  Mart  :shocked:
Title: Re: wheels help
Post by: mart08uk on 20 April 2009, 20:05
stoke on trent  :smiley: noticed a few people from similar area, but still yeah i may have a go myself going to get a manual tomorrow and buy the rad aswell
Title: Re: wheels help
Post by: T_J_G on 20 April 2009, 20:07
Damn miles away from me, I would have helped.
Title: Re: wheels help
Post by: mart08uk on 20 April 2009, 20:10
ah, cheers mate very helpful.. buy yourself a pint on me  :grin: wheels ordered .. happy daysss!

oh and coilovers ordered earlier  :smiley:
:shocked: Christ you don't hang about  Mart  :shocked:

i know  :grin: been waiting a while though.. and finally got some monies  :smiley:

oh and thanks for the offer shame, but i should be ok i got few people to help  :smiley: