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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: shaolindan on 23 January 2010, 19:30

Title: Alloys
Post by: shaolindan on 23 January 2010, 19:30

I have 5 BBS alloys, they have stamped on them 5 1/2 JX 14112 - 247ET42 they have Pirelli P6000 185/65 r14 with them. They are honeycomb affairs with a small 70mm (guess) cap. The caps are renault stamped. Looking on ebay I can get BBS replacement caps (carbon) for 32 quid which seems a tad steep, are there cheaper ways to replace these caps?
Alternatively should I look at larger rims (perhaps with low profile tyres)? How large can I go and what are the pro and cons?

Title: Re: Alloys
Post by: oakgreengolf on 23 January 2010, 19:54

most people tend to run 15 inch alloys with 195/50/r15 tyres any bigger you have clearence issues  :smiley:

Title: Re: Alloys
Post by: shaolindan on 23 January 2010, 20:00

Quote from: oakgreengolf on 23 January 2010, 19:54

most people tend to run 15 inch alloys with 195/50/r15 tyres any bigger you have clearence issues  :smiley:

In which case, is there anywhere that would like some mint pirelli p6000 with BBS and possibly TSW alloys to swap to 15 bbs alloys with some decent rubber?

Title: Re: Alloys
Post by: oakgreengolf on 23 January 2010, 20:18

try the alloy wheel section or ebay?

Title: Re: Alloys
Post by: Agreeable Slick on 23 January 2010, 22:15

Search function Guy.