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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: bzqtang on 25 April 2010, 12:28
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Hi there,
I'm a proud owner of a Golf MK5 GTI. I still got those 17'' Monza when i first got my car. I f**king love my car but everytime i see the 17'' rims it just makes me depressed. I m looking to change to a 18'' Monza and would like to know if anyone knows where to get them very cheap. I searched everywhere and cheapest i could find was on ebay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280496030681&ssPageName=ADME:X:AAQ:GB:1123 for £299 for a set of four :shocked:.
the GTI in the photo underneath got it on the Internet but it is actually the same as mine.
(http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/8249/26043387564334428589424.jpg) (http://img517.imageshack.us/i/26043387564334428589424.jpg/)
Notice: It's a left hander with what you call 'german plates' though legal for me. actually i wanted to show you guys but I have a few PCN and motorway camera got me.
(http://img718.imageshack.us/img718/2473/26043387620024428589424.jpg) (http://img718.imageshack.us/i/26043387620024428589424.jpg/)
Actually how much do the 18'' Monza cost if you get it from a VW dealer ?
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Not shure mate BUT they are not cheap.Keep an eye on the forums for a second hand set or do what i did & fit edition 30 alloys (not new).
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Not shure mate BUT they are not cheap.Keep an eye on the forums for a second hand set or do what i did & fit edition 30 alloys (not new).
how much did they cost you the edition 30 alloys ?
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or buy my Black Huffs (Detroit 18's) in the for sale section :wink:
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thanks .. i will take a look
I found the 18'' Monza on Wheelbase but i'm not quite sure if they are genuine or replicas ? http://www.wheelbasealloys.com/18_Inch_GTI_Style_Alloy_Wheels__68
Does someone had any experience with Wheelbase ?
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or buy my Black Huffs (Detroit 18's) in the for sale section :wink:
any chance of a link ? can't seem to find it though .. thanks
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Not shure mate BUT they are not cheap.Keep an eye on the forums for a second hand set or do what i did & fit edition 30 alloys (not new).
how much did they cost you the edition 30 alloys ?
.............£600.00 & don't tell the wife. :grin: New from VW there £500.00 each !!!!!!!!!!!!!!.
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I found the 18'' Monza on Wheelbase but i'm not quite sure if they are genuine or replicas ? http://www.wheelbasealloys.com/18_Inch_GTI_Style_Alloy_Wheels__68
Definitely replicas. These are "Monza Style", and nowhere does it say "genuine" or "BBS" (the manufacturer of the VW Monzas).
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Yep, they are reps. Reps arent all that bad though.
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or buy my Black Huffs (Detroit 18's) in the for sale section :wink:
any chance of a link ? can't seem to find it though .. thanks
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=147966.0
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You have pm mate.
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You have pm mate.
Pm not received??
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You have pm mate.
Sorry saint, pm for bzqtang not for you.
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sorry mate ... i can't seem to find the PM
You have pm mate.
Sorry saint, pm for bzqtang not for you.
Pm not received??
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sorry mate ... i can't seem to find the PM
You have pm mate.
Sorry saint, pm for bzqtang not for you.
Pm not received??
You wont as you need 10 or more posts for PMs to work.
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oh thx for the clarification AlanD.
someone knows if the 18'' Monza II on wheelbase are genuine or just replicas ? http://www.wheelbasealloys.com/18_Inch_GTI_Style_Alloy_Wheels__68
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Replica's. Genuines are about £400 each from Vw.
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what's so bad about replicas ? i mean do they cause problem in long term such as problem with imbalance and such ???
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what's so bad about replicas ? i mean do they cause problem in long term such as problem with imbalance and such ???
Have pm'd you again mate now your over 10 posts
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what's so bad about replicas ? i mean do they cause problem in long term such as problem with imbalance and such ???
I dont think there is a problem. I know many people who have run reps and not had any problems yet I also know of people with genuine ones having all sorts of problems with whiteworm etc. Having said that some can still be bad and have a poor finish etc.
I got some BBS LM reps on mine as a genuine set in 18'' was over £3000, no way was I paying that.
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what's so bad about replicas ? i mean do they cause problem in long term such as problem with imbalance and such ???
I dont think there is a problem. I know many people who have run reps and not had any problems yet I also know of people with genuine ones having all sorts of problems with whiteworm etc. Having said that some can still be bad and have a poor finish etc.
I got some BBS LM reps on mine as a genuine set in 18'' was over £3000, no way was I paying that.
thanks mate.
I think i will go for the 18'' on wheelbase, cost around £300, can't really afford more than that
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someone knows if these are the Monza silver or shadows ... i cant really figure it out on the picture . it seems like shadows to me but they don't say it in the description
http://www.wheelbasealloys.com/18_Inch_GTI_Style_Alloy_Wheels__68
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what's so bad about replicas ? i mean do they cause problem in long term such as problem with imbalance and such ???
Replicas are typically heavier than their BBS counter-parts and this can sometimes make a big difference in ride quality.
Also note that going up to 17s will make your acceleration slightly worse and the ride quality will suffer (lower profile tyres & they're also heavier than the 17s.)
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Just recently fitted a set of Monza II Shadow reps to mine (new off eBay for about £300). I could'nt tell much difference in weight ect and the finish/quality is excellent. They came with some moody centre caps (audi ones with a stick on vw badge?) which i've now ditched and found some proper caps to fit. All in all i have no problem with them being fitted. The size and offset is virtually the same as originals so they look spot on..