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General => Cosmetic and bodywork matters => Topic started by: Coolhandluke on 16 February 2010, 18:16

Title: Help!!Damaged my alloy.
Post by: Coolhandluke on 16 February 2010, 18:16

Only had my MK5 a week and I have badly damaged my front nearside 18" Monza wheel  :cry: caused by a large boulder jutting out of a grass verge,dont think its repairable.

Options are the Stealers are looking £450 for a genuine VW one  :shocked: or a replica can be picked up for around £75.
Would a replica one cause any problems as to fitting,balance or tram lining etc?

Title: Re: Help!!Damaged my alloy.
Post by: jv on 23 February 2010, 13:58

Why not try and find a spare genuine one? ebay/pistonheads/forum classifieds etc

Could also check whether it is repairable at a wheel refurb place - you may be surprised how much can be fixed! :)

Title: Re: Help!!Damaged my alloy.
Post by: Gene Hunt. on 24 February 2010, 05:22

Quote from: Coolhandluke on 16 February 2010, 18:16

Only had my MK5 a week and I have badly damaged my front nearside 18" Monza wheel  :cry: caused by a large boulder jutting out of a grass verge,dont think its repairable.

Options are the Stealers are looking £450 for a genuine VW one  :shocked: or a replica can be picked up for around £75.
Would a replica one cause any problems as to fitting,balance or tram lining etc?

........replica might be different off set & you won't be able to use the genuine VW wheel bolts & the plastic covers.