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Title: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 19 December 2010, 19:58
Always wanted these wheels. Now I've got them. Quite excited. Thanks Steve and thanks Snoops for informing me of their availability yesterday.

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,22869.0.html
Title: Re: LOOK what I just bought for my winter tyres.
Post by: Rhyso on 19 December 2010, 20:03
Tasty  :cool:
Title: Re: LOOK what I just bought for my winter tyres.
Post by: am1w on 19 December 2010, 20:08
Tasty  :cool:

Thanks.

Have been after a set since I got the car.
Now I'll order the Michelin Pilot Alpin PA3 225/40 R18 92W winter tyres from France tomorrow.
They've just come on the market in this size about a week ago!

My Christmas present to myself.
Title: Re: LOOK what I just bought for my winter tyres.
Post by: Rhyso on 19 December 2010, 20:10
You should have them in time for the summer  :tongue: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: LOOK what I just bought for my winter tyres.
Post by: am1w on 19 December 2010, 20:11
You should have them in time for the summer  :tongue: :laugh: :laugh:

Oh, you evil one. How hurtful. :cry:
I think I can swing it as I normally do. :grin:

The Polo won't move forwards at all.
I'll again try tomorrow.

Prayers from all please. :grin:
Title: Re: LOOK what I just bought for my winter tyres.
Post by: mac7 on 19 December 2010, 20:18
You should have them in time for the summer  :tongue: :laugh: :laugh:

I agree - keep the VMR's for the summer  :cool:
Title: Re: LOOK what I just bought for my winter tyres.
Post by: Steve30 on 19 December 2010, 20:27
I'm not sold on them Asker ?? Maybe if I see them in flesh ? :undecided: delivery times ??
Title: Re: LOOK what I just bought for my winter tyres.
Post by: am1w on 19 December 2010, 20:32
I'm not sold on them Asker ?? Maybe if I see them in flesh ? :undecided: delivery times ??

Tuesday for the wheels and gawd knows when for the tyres. Possibly Christmas Eve?
Title: Re: LOOK what I just bought for my winter tyres.
Post by: Snoopy on 19 December 2010, 20:33
Since you love your monzas so much seems a shame to spoil them with winter salt and maybe cause white worm. So i would use these for winter myself if i was such a monza lover.
Title: Re: LOOK what I just bought for my winter tyres.
Post by: am1w on 19 December 2010, 20:35
Since you love your monzas so much seems a shame to spoil them with winter salt and maybe cause white worm. So i would use these for winter myself if i was such a monza lover.

Absolutely. They'll be tucked away for the winter. Can't afford to bugger them at £450 each.
Title: Re: LOOK what I just bought for my winter tyres.
Post by: am1w on 19 December 2010, 20:43
I'm not sold on them Asker ?? Maybe if I see them in flesh ? :undecided: delivery times ??

Some more pictures for you.

http://www.nicheconversions.com/shop/product_detail.asp?cat=2&sec=7&sec2=72&man=37&prod=NCOV532FDA54F
Title: Re: LOOK what I just bought for my winter tyres.
Post by: Steve30 on 19 December 2010, 20:48
Now your talking Asker , they look very tidy on the black Gti mate !! :drool:
Title: Re: LOOK what I just bought for my winter tyres.
Post by: p3eps on 19 December 2010, 20:55
Wheels look good... but why are you getting the tyres from France - and how much are they?
Is it because Winter tyres are pretty much out of stock everywhere here just now?
Title: Re: LOOK what I just bought for my winter tyres.
Post by: am1w on 19 December 2010, 21:11
Wheels look good... but why are you getting the tyres from France - and how much are they?
Is it because Winter tyres are pretty much out of stock everywhere here just now?

This is the French site:
http://www.tyres-pneus-online.co.uk/tyre-type-advice.html

And these are the tyres I will buy:
http://www.tyres-pneus-online.co.uk/car-tyres-MICHELIN/PILOT,ALPIN,PA,3/225,40,R18,92,W,XL.html
Title: Re: LOOK what I just bought for my winter tyres.
Post by: MAW73 on 19 December 2010, 21:24
Great alloys asker... They will defiantly suit a red car. Make sure you take some pic's for the team.
Title: Re: LOOK what I just bought for my winter tyres.
Post by: am1w on 19 December 2010, 21:36
Great alloys asker... They will defiantly suit a red car. Make sure you take some pic's for the team.

I will as it is THE LAW.

See what you did? I got your wheel infection. However, kept it silver.

Never expected to buy a second set of wheels, but these were the only wheels I have wanted apart from the Monza Shadows. Snoops alerted me yesterday as he knew how much I liked these VMRs on the 'non-Monza Wheel' thread. I thought long and hard. At the price and for what I get, I think it is a very good deal which I simply could not resist.

Now to get the winter rubber. :rolleyes:

Quite stressed at the moment. One of the busiest days at work tomorrow and the nightmare journey won't help.
Title: Re: LOOK what I just bought for my winter tyres.
Post by: Snoopy on 19 December 2010, 21:42
^You need to update your signature  :wink:
Title: Re: LOOK what I just bought for my winter tyres.
Post by: am1w on 19 December 2010, 21:46
^You need to update your signature  :wink:

I will once I have the wheels and tyres.
I'll have to do a bit of editing to get it all in. :rolleyes:
Title: Re: LOOK what I just bought for my winter tyres.
Post by: am1w on 19 December 2010, 21:48
p3eps:

The French site is cheaper than mytyres and they do have the tyres I want in stock.
They also seem to be a bit cheaper on most tyres.
Title: Re: LOOK what I just bought for my winter tyres.
Post by: gizzywizzy on 19 December 2010, 22:53
Asker

Very nice indeed, look forward to some pics, enjoy. :kiss:
Title: Re: LOOK what I just bought for my winter tyres.
Post by: am1w on 19 December 2010, 22:55
Asker
Very nice indeed, look forward to some pics, enjoy. :kiss:

ASAP as it is THE LAW! :smiley:
Title: Re: LOOK what I just bought for my winter tyres.
Post by: p3asa on 19 December 2010, 22:56
Lovely wheels but £250 a tyre?!?!
I know you want the best for your car but it seems like so much overkill. You have said on numerous times that London gets very little snow and you never get over 5Mph going to work and that is on the dry days!  Can't help thinking you are spending a helluva lot for little use but your cash at the end of the day.
Car will look great though with those wheels.
Title: Re: LOOK what I just bought for my winter tyres.
Post by: am1w on 19 December 2010, 23:12
Lovely wheels but £250 a tyre?!?!
I know you want the best for your car but it seems like so much overkill. You have said on numerous times that London gets very little snow and you never get over 5Mph going to work and that is on the dry days!  Can't help thinking you are spending a helluva lot for little use but your cash at the end of the day.
Car will look great though with those wheels.

I've always wanted those wheels and those tyres. So I will indulge. A fool and his money and all that ....... No I am pleased with my purchases. I'll put it aginst tax over a three year period, so it will cost me much, much less. :wink:
Title: Re: LOOK what I just bought for my winter tyres.
Post by: Exonian on 20 December 2010, 06:33
Blimey, I disappear off to work for a few hours and the next thing I know you've bought some wheels and it's snowed all over me.
Nice one Asker, I nearly bought a set of these very rims myself recently until a set of BBSs dropped into my lap unexpectedly.
They'll look great against the red, lots of pics on the Yank forums with cars running these style wheels.  :drool:
Nice price for the tyres too  :shocked: but as you say, over a three year period they should pay for themselves, especially if you don't wear them out and sell the wheels and tyres on again in a few winters time when stocks of winter tyres are low again and someone is willing to reward you handsomely for a set in desperation on ebay!
Title: Re: LOOK what I just bought for my winter tyres.
Post by: am1w on 20 December 2010, 12:49
Thanks for the thumbs up Exonian!

Ordered the tyres today form the French supplier pneus as they are cheaper than mytyres and have these particular tyres in stock which mytyres don't.
Spoke to the lovely Natalie, who was most helpful. :drool:

Additionally, Kwikfit no longer have stock of the Conti 830Ps. The Michelin Pilot Alpin PA3s, which I have bought, have not reached these shores or Germany for that matter!

Tyres should be at the tyre fitters Thursday. So it is all working out.

Sold the Bridgestones for £150 for the set. Hate them.

Can't wait to be safe and mobile. I sadly feel this weather is here to stay with us.

At least the Monza Shadows will be protected. At £450 a piece they are too valuable to be damaged in dangerous winter conditions. The additional expense of fixing them was not an option and I felt, in the long run and all things considered, I made the right decision for my particular situation.
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: GolfTi on 20 December 2010, 19:28
Nice one.

As I said before you should have done a bulk order and made a fortune :grin:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 20 December 2010, 19:39
Nice one.
As I said before you should have done a bulk order and made a fortune :grin:

Northway Tyres, whom I am using, are part of the Kwikfit Group though they keep this quiet for obvious reasons.
Unfortunately, they have run very dry so this business venture will have to wait until next year. Maybe we could pool resources?

Am quite excited by my purchase, but feel a bit sick at the overall cost which will be close to £1500 all in.  :embarassed: :shocked:

Oh well, in for a penny, in for a pound. :rolleyes:

I think the Xenons will now have to wait and wait.
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: GolfTi on 20 December 2010, 19:44
Nice one.
As I said before you should have done a bulk order and made a fortune :grin:

Northway Tyres, whom I am using, are part of the Kwikfit Group though they keep this quiet for obvious reasons.
Unfortunately, they have run very dry so this business venture will have to wait until next year. Maybe we could pool resources?

Am quite excited by my purchase, but feel a bit sick at the overall cost which will be close to £1500 all in.  :embarassed: :shocked:

Oh well, in for a penny, in for a pound. :rolleyes:

I think the Xenons will now have to wait and wait.
:sick:

And I thought £600 was bad!!

Anyway, what price your safety and peace of mind?
Remember also the cost is spread over several winters.

Enjoy :smiley:

Xenons or winter tyres - no contest.
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 20 December 2010, 19:54
And I thought £600 was bad!!
Anyway, what price your safety and peace of mind?
Remember also the cost is spread over several winters.
Enjoy :smiley:
Xenons or winter tyres - no contest.

Absolutely.
Over 3 years it will cost £500 per year, I'll put it down as expenses against tax, get 50% back, then also use the depreciation code, so it will be, nearly but not quite, free. I'll even make some money if I sell the wheels and tyres. :evil: :grin:
So all-in-all, a good investment.
They call this tax avoidance and not tax evasion.  :cool:

Red to the rescue! :wink:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: MAW73 on 20 December 2010, 19:54
Nice one.
As I said before you should have done a bulk order and made a fortune :grin:

Northway Tyres, whom I am using, are part of the Kwikfit Group though they keep this quiet for obvious reasons.
Unfortunately, they have run very dry so this business venture will have to wait until next year. Maybe we could pool resources?

Am quite excited by my purchase, but feel a bit sick at the overall cost which will be close to £1500 all in.  :embarassed: :shocked:

Oh well, in for a penny, in for a pound. :rolleyes:

I think the Xenons will now have to wait and wait.

Oooch 1500 squid just before xmas........ but I'm sure there be worth it. The VMR's are lovely wheels and there be easy to sell on with the winter tyres in the future should you feel the need. So when will they be fitted on the car then?

Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 20 December 2010, 19:58
Come on Martin. You know it is a good move to get your baby moving upstairs and downstairs.
Buy some winters for Gawd's sake. You've got the wheels. Now rubber them up. :grin:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 21 December 2010, 17:41
You won't believe this.

Wheels have been delivered by SteveP. THANKS STEVE. Now the tyre fitter says he might not be able to store my Monzas as he probably has no space and I have no room in my house! FCUK!

I could cry! :cry:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: Hartside on 21 December 2010, 17:52
Try a Kwik Fit depot. I'm sure they were advertising a tyre storage service for £45 a year. Maybe you had to get the tyres off them though
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: The Doc on 21 December 2010, 17:59
Find somewhere in work  :wink:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 21 December 2010, 18:06
Try a Kwik Fit depot. I'm sure they were advertising a tyre storage service for £45 a year. Maybe you had to get the tyres off them though

Hartside: This is a Kwikfit depot!
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 21 December 2010, 18:08
Find somewhere in work  :wink:

Nooo. Not possible. It is a hospital and my office or clinic room can't be filled with wheels and tyres!
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 21 December 2010, 18:58
Made room at home just now. What a drama. Just for wheels. So I'll store the Monza Shadows. I've already sold the Bridgestones.
What a relief.
Or why or why did I join a forum. Running out of room, money (well not for a few years :grin:) and sense. 
Title: Re: LOOK what I just bought for my winter tyres.
Post by: Snoopy on 21 December 2010, 18:58
Thanks for the thumbs up Exonian!Sold the Bridgestones for £150 for the set. Hate them.
 :shocked: Sh1t i would have had them and put up with the racket for that price eek. You give them away.
Title: Re: LOOK what I just bought for my winter tyres.
Post by: am1w on 21 December 2010, 19:01
Thanks for the thumbs up Exonian!Sold the Bridgestones for £150 for the set. Hate them.
 :shocked: Sh1t i would have had them and put up with the racket for that price eek. You give them away.

A fool and his money: that's me to a tee! :sick:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: GolfTi on 21 December 2010, 19:09
Try a Kwik Fit depot. I'm sure they were advertising a tyre storage service for £45 a year. Maybe you had to get the tyres off them though

Yes Kwik Fit do this.
They don't keep them on site though, they have a central storage depot somewhere, that's why they need a few days notice when refitting the summers.
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 21 December 2010, 19:16
Try a Kwik Fit depot. I'm sure they were advertising a tyre storage service for £45 a year. Maybe you had to get the tyres off them though
Yes Kwik Fit do this.
They don't keep them on site though, they have a central storage depot somewhere, that's why they need a few days notice when refitting the summers.

I thought this too, but the Manager at Northway Tyres (Kwikfit) says he has no room on site. He had originally told me that the wheels and tyres go to a central depot! Urgh.
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 21 December 2010, 19:53
Ami: Did they store your summer tyres?
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: The Doc on 21 December 2010, 20:45
Find somewhere in work  :wink:

Nooo. Not possible. It is a hospital and my office or clinic room can't be filled with wheels and tyres!

There's always somewhere in work, especially a hospital lol

What do you do btw?
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: p3eps on 21 December 2010, 20:47
My logic behind spending £1400 is that my Talladegas cost £850 EACH from VW.  
If I'm to slide into a kerb in the snow, I'd much rather do it in my £100 winter wheel!

Plus I'll feel much safer out on the roads... and possibly get to go snowboarding more since my car should be able to get to the hills without getting stuck!
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 21 December 2010, 20:49
Find somewhere in work  :wink:
Nooo. Not possible. It is a hospital and my office or clinic room can't be filled with wheels and tyres!
What do you do btw?

A Consultant Clinical Scientist in Audiology for all it is worth :rolleyes:.
Ears, ears and more ears every bloody day and sometimes at night. :nerd:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 21 December 2010, 20:54
My logic behind spending £1400 is that my Talladegas cost £850 EACH from VW.  
If I'm to slide into a kerb in the snow, I'd much rather do it in my £100 winter wheel!
Plus I'll feel much safer out on the roads... and possibly get to go snowboarding more since my car should be able to get to the hills without getting stuck!

Ditto! :smiley:
Bloody hell yours are shockingly expensive. Def. winter tyres for you. :smiley:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 21 December 2010, 20:58
Ami: Did they store your summer tyres?

Ami: They are twisting and turning. But I'll get a result somehow. I'll sell the Bridgestones and store the Monzas at home.
The wheels are there. Just waiting for the tyres. :rolleyes:
If the worst comes to the worst, I'll store them with my ex-wife. She does not use her garage. Anyway, the rubber won't protect us at our age so Ill get rid of the Bridgestones! :embarassed:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: gizzywizzy on 21 December 2010, 21:30
Made room at home just now. What a drama. Just for wheels. So I'll store the Monza Shadows. I've already sold the Bridgestones.
What a relief.
Or why or why did I join a forum. Running out of room, money (well not for a few years :grin:) and sense. 

Where've you stored them? my Bridegstones are resting in peace pieces in the garden shed!!
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 21 December 2010, 21:34
Made room at home just now. What a drama. Just for wheels. So I'll store the Monza Shadows. I've already sold the Bridgestones.
What a relief.
Or why or why did I join a forum. Running out of room, money (well not for a few years :grin:) and sense. 
Where've you stored them? my Bridegstones are resting in peace pieces in the garden shed!!

Amanda, you have to store them properly otherwise thay will be buggered.

Read this:

http://www.tyres-pneus-online.co.uk/fitting-and-storage-advice.html

Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: p3asa on 21 December 2010, 21:37
Read this:

http://www.tyres-pneus-online.co.uk/fitting-and-storage-advice.html

Nice link, cheers.
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: GolfTi on 21 December 2010, 21:42
For me the convenience of Kwik Fit was ideal, I suppose I could have found room in the garage/shed or at work but that means carrying four tyres four times a year (two trips there and back with a car full of tyres, loading/unloading etc).

Couldn't be bothered.




And I said previously they were the cheapest and so careful with my wheels.
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: gizzywizzy on 21 December 2010, 21:46
Made room at home just now. What a drama. Just for wheels. So I'll store the Monza Shadows. I've already sold the Bridgestones.
What a relief.
Or why or why did I join a forum. Running out of room, money (well not for a few years :grin:) and sense. 
Where've you stored them? my Bridegstones are resting in peace pieces in the garden shed!!

Amanda, you have to store them properly otherwise thay will be buggered.

Read this:

http://www.tyres-pneus-online.co.uk/fitting-and-storage-advice.html



Thanks for that mine are piled up so that's wrong for starters, will go and sort them out tomorrow. :kiss:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 21 December 2010, 21:51
What would you do without me. I'm visiting you in the summer. That's a promise. :smiley:

My Michelin PA3s are now £318 on the mytyres site! Mad, mad, mad! :sick:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: GolfTi on 21 December 2010, 22:02
What would you do without me. I'm visiting you in the summer. That's a promise. :smiley:

My Michelin PA3s are now £318 on the mytyres site! Mad, mad, mad! :sick:
And more mad.

I paid £143 last month and have now seen the same for £220 each (if they have them at all that is).

Mad. :sick:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: Snoopy on 21 December 2010, 22:04
Asker, buys himself £1500 Christmas present, I buy myself something less expensive  :grin: North south divide  :grin:
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b361/flogitg/Photo-0338.jpg)
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 21 December 2010, 22:11
Asker, buys himself £1500 Christmas present, I buy myself something less expensive  :grin: North south divide  :grin:
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b361/flogitg/Photo-0338.jpg)

I like.  :smiley:

It was either that or a crashed car. You've also got winters so don't you make me feel bad as it's not fair.  :wink:

Yes, there is a North-South divide: Snow and temperature wise. I think on balance we are all in the same boat. Well shafted and without a paddle in a puddle!
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 21 December 2010, 22:18
What would you do without me. I'm visiting you in the summer. That's a promise. :smiley:
My Michelin PA3s are now £318 on the mytyres site! Mad, mad, mad! :sick:
And more mad.
I paid £143 last month and have now seen the same for £220 each (if they have them at all that is).
Mad. :sick:

Are yours 830Ps? They are no longer available on any of the web sites in 225/45 R17. Only the 810Ss are available in your size and they are £254.40 on mytyres and £233.72 on pneus. :shocked:

Ami: You've got the deal of the decade. :smiley:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: Hartside on 21 December 2010, 22:21
For storage I've got a couple of these, one for the GTI and one for the wifes summers and alloys:

http://www.reifen.com/de/accessory/ShowTyreStand

On the other thread I was going to point squirellGTi at this site as they have stock of winters at decent prices, when you factor in the exchange rate
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 22 December 2010, 03:40
Got up in a blind panic about storage of these wheels and tyres. Was inundated with every conceivable alloy and tyre. Drowning in them.

What have I done.

This forum is ruining me!

Urgh.
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: The Doc on 22 December 2010, 07:16

« Reply #58 on: Today at 03:40 »


 :shocked: it's getting to you man :-)
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: Rolfe on 22 December 2010, 10:07
This forum is fantastic!

It put me on to DealDrivers.  Although I didn't get my car from them, simply waving the DealDrivers quote at my dealer got the price of my car down a lot.

It explained to me how to get the same insurance I had been quoted £650 for, for £250.

It taught me all about winter tyres, last year, so that I ordered the things before the panic and the price rises this year.

What's not to like?

Rolfe.
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 22 December 2010, 13:44
Love you all but love hurts sometimes! :wink:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 22 December 2010, 15:42
Tyres on their way in two parcels! Yeppie! :grin:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: p3eps on 22 December 2010, 22:12
Tyres on their way in two parcels! Yeppie! :grin:

Mind still says payment received, so hopefully they'll ship tomorrow.
My wheels are at my couriers local depot, so hopefully they'll be delivered tomorrow - if not, I'll go up and collect them and take them to the powdercoat place myself!
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: Snoopy on 22 December 2010, 22:14
Asker, buys himself £1500 Christmas present, I buy myself something less expensive  :grin: North south divide  :grin:
I like.  :smiley:
It was either that or a crashed car. You've also got winters so don't you make me feel bad as it's not fair.  :wink:
Still cost me less than half :tongue:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: GolfTi on 22 December 2010, 22:16
p3eps

Please report when they are fitted and you have had a chance to use them in anger. :tongue:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: gizzywizzy on 22 December 2010, 22:18
For storage I've got a couple of these, one for the GTI and one for the wifes summers and alloys:

http://www.reifen.com/de/accessory/ShowTyreStand

On the other thread I was going to point squirellGTi at this site as they have stock of winters at decent prices, when you factor in the exchange rate

I'm not too good at German, can you get this in the UK? Thanks
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: gizzywizzy on 22 December 2010, 22:19
What would you do without me. I'm visiting you in the summer. That's a promise. :smiley:

My Michelin PA3s are now £318 on the mytyres site! Mad, mad, mad! :sick:

I'll get the kettle on  :grin:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 22 December 2010, 22:23
Dearest, I'll expect more than that.

Can't wait for my tyres now. I feel quite chuffed for
taking the plunge.
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: GolfTi on 22 December 2010, 22:25
For storage I've got a couple of these, one for the GTI and one for the wifes summers and alloys:

http://www.reifen.com/de/accessory/ShowTyreStand

On the other thread I was going to point squirellGTi at this site as they have stock of winters at decent prices, when you factor in the exchange rate

Gizzy
I was about to translate this for you (honest), then I noticed the Union Jack link to translate into English, couldn't be bothered reading it all though. Typical German efficiency. :smiley:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 22 December 2010, 22:29
It is so nice to be bi especially with Germans. :grin:

My thread, I make the rules.
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 22 December 2010, 22:34
Quick question to Gizzy.
Are your Contis quieter than the Bridgestones?
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: gizzywizzy on 22 December 2010, 22:36
For storage I've got a couple of these, one for the GTI and one for the wifes summers and alloys:

http://www.reifen.com/de/accessory/ShowTyreStand

On the other thread I was going to point squirellGTi at this site as they have stock of winters at decent prices, when you factor in the exchange rate

Gizzy
I was about to translate this for you (honest), then I noticed the Union Jack link to translate into English, couldn't be bothered reading it all though. Typical German efficiency. :smiley:

God I can be so dim sometimes  :grin: I never noticed the Union Jack, thanks for that link I've now ordered one of these and it should be ideal for storage of my summer tyres.
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: GolfTi on 22 December 2010, 22:36
It is so nice to be bi especially with Germans. :grin:

My thread, I make the rules.
Ich verstehe das nicht..
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 22 December 2010, 22:38
I knew it!
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: gizzywizzy on 22 December 2010, 22:39
Quick question to Gizzy.
Are your Contis quieter than the Bridgestones?

To be honest I don't really notice much difference, I know you all knock the Bridgestones but TBH I don't have a problem with mine, I quite like them.  I've not driven the Contis on normal roads yet as there's been nought but snow since I got them, will tell you later if I find them noisy on tarmac.
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: p3asa on 22 December 2010, 22:41
That will be interesting to hear as most winter tyre reports I have read state they are a lot louder on normal roads compared to summer tyres due to the tread.
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: GolfTi on 22 December 2010, 22:45
It is so nice to be bi especially with Germans. :grin:

My thread, I make the rules.
Still don't understand :huh:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: gizzywizzy on 22 December 2010, 22:46
That will be interesting to hear as most winter tyre reports I have read state they are a lot louder on normal roads compared to summer tyres due to the tread.

Once the snow has gone I shall go out and do a road test and report back - promise  :wink:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: GolfTi on 22 December 2010, 22:50
That will be interesting to hear as most winter tyre reports I have read state they are a lot louder on normal roads compared to summer tyres due to the tread.
p3asa
I have the same set up as Gizzy. Summer Bridgestones and Winter Contis.
Not really noticed any noise difference on normal roads.  
They feel 'softer' and the turn in is less sharp on normal roads but you would be hard pushed to tell the difference.
Certainly not 'a lot louder'.

Hope this helps.
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: p3asa on 22 December 2010, 23:53
Thanks that's good to know.
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 22 December 2010, 23:56
GolfTi: Forgot the 'lingual' bit or was it 'polar'? :grin:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: gizzywizzy on 23 December 2010, 11:25
Right then been out this morning on clear gritted main roads (ungritted side roads horrendous) and there is probably a slight more rumble noise from the winter tyres than with the summers, but certainly not enough to think twice about getting some.  The steering on corners feels slightly softer also but again is hardly noticeable, imo there is very little noticeable difference and in safety terms absolutely no contest.
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: Hartside on 23 December 2010, 11:54
No real difference in road noise on tarmac from either of our cars with winters fitted. Strangely my mate reckons his new Fiesta sounds really noisy since fitting them, and they are the same ones I fitted to our Yaris. Steering definitely not as confidence inspiring if driven hard into a corner, but then again you tend not to drive hard knowing you've got them fitted (at least I dont)
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: Rolfe on 23 December 2010, 12:28
I actually thought mine (Hankook IceBear) were quieter than the Bridgestones, but that could have been my imagination.

Rolfe.
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 23 December 2010, 20:06
Thanks for all the responss. Most appreciated.

Gizzy/GolfGti: They probably sound noisier (Gizzy) due to the gritted road surfaces. They are supposed to be very quiet tyres. The slightly less focused steering response is a given due to the softer tyre compound.

Rolfe: The Hankook Icebear 300 are very good winter tyres and very, very quiet from what I have been told and now onfirmed by you.

Hartside: Thanks for your input.

I'll post soon on how my Michelin PA3 winters feel in comparison to the Bridgestones. The PA3s are W rated tyres (169 mph) and have a slightly harder compound than most winter tyres. This might help the steering response. It is one of the reasons I chose them, apart from their quietness (from reviews).
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: GolfTi on 23 December 2010, 20:10
Asker

When?
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 23 December 2010, 20:18
Asker
When?

Unfortunately, not before Christmas. Tyres are en route. Will be after Boxing day. Also, a few logistical problems to sort out at my end. :rolleyes:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: Rolfe on 24 December 2010, 02:19
Rolfe: The Hankook Icebear 300 are very good winter tyres and very, very quiet from what I have been told and cnow onfirmed by you.

I'd say they're bloody miraculous, actually.

I had them fitted a few days before the snow hit, so when I first drove away on them, there was no grit on the road.

Rolfe.
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 24 December 2010, 10:01
Have been reading some interesting reviews and tests in North American rags regarding the Michelin Pilot Alpin PA3s.

They are considered to be in-between an all-season and cold weather tyre. They tested them as V rated. Mine are W rated. They are excellent for handling and grip on dry and wet pavements and effective all year round except for those odd very hot days when temperatures go above 25 deg C. They are effective in light snow conditions but not in heavy snow situations and thick ice. They are considered to be THE high performance cold weather tyre.

So they seem appropriate for the weather conditions in London.

I'll report my findings as soon as I have them fitted. I might also be the first to have bought these on this forum.

Can't wait!   
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: Snoopy on 24 December 2010, 10:43
The vredestein are quieter than the BRIDGESTONES

Winter tyres in general are often more noisy.  :smiley:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: Rolfe on 24 December 2010, 10:59
Have been reading some interesting reviews and tests in North American rags regarding the Michelin Pilot Alpin PA3s.

They are considered to be in-between an all-season and cold weather tyre. They tested them as V rated. Mine are W rated. They are excellent for handling and grip on dry and wet pavements and effective all year round except for those odd very hot days when temperatures go above 25 deg C. They are effective in light snow conditions but not in heavy snow situations and thick ice. They are considered to be THE high performance cold weather tyre.

So they seem appropriate for the weather conditions in London.

I'll report my findings as soon as I have them fitted. I might also be the first to have bought these on this forum.

Can't wait!   

Are you going to keep them on all year?  It sounds like a reasonable course of action.

Rolfe.
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: gizzywizzy on 24 December 2010, 14:35
I have now read that Bridgestone have brought out an all weather tyre the A100.

Supposed to be fine on snow, ice wet and obviously a decent summer set up, guess might be the way for some of you to go if you didn't want two sets of tyres.

More than happy with mine and being as it has snowed all morning and we now have 4 inches of lying fresh snow will no doubt be putting them to good use in the next few days.
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 24 December 2010, 14:50
Rolfe:

Dare I say it? You read my thoughts. Some users in the USA have left them on all year round! Two drivers changed from Michelin PS2 summers to these and preferred them overall. One was driving an Audi RS4 and the other a BMW 540i Estate. Most of them have remarked on their quietness. They also felt that handling was not obviously affected.

I'll have to 'suck it and see'. It is a process that might be interesting but is proving very expensive. Madness.

In the thick of Christmas shopping so using the Blackberry. Was so stressed in the M&S car park on the King's Road, Chelsea. Cars so closely parked. Nightmare. Nearly all done now.

Merry Christmas to you and a Happy New Year.
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: Rolfe on 24 December 2010, 15:30
I was about demented in the M&S car park at Straiton, but fortunately got a space despite several spaces being out of action due to piled up snow.  And got everything I really needed in M&S including the cat's preferred brand of noms, so didn't have to go anywhere else.  All I need now is for the screenwash to thaw, but that's not gonna happen, hasn't happened for a couple of weeks.  -10oC this morning at 9am.

Rolfe.
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 24 December 2010, 17:13
I have now read that Bridgestone have brought out an all weather tyre the A100.
Supposed to be fine on snow, ice wet and obviously a decent summer set up, guess might be the way for some of you to go if you didn't want two sets of tyres.
More than happy with mine and being as it has snowed all morning and we now have 4 inches of lying fresh snow will no doubt be putting them to good use in the next few days.

Hello!

Too late for me. Done all my spending. More wheels and tyres that I can cope with!

Asker.
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 24 December 2010, 17:16
As it is my thread I'll really go off topic!

Was short chaned by M&S by £50. They have accepted their mistake.

Only realised this when I went to pay for petrol at Total.
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: gizzywizzy on 24 December 2010, 18:15
I have now read that Bridgestone have brought out an all weather tyre the A100.
Supposed to be fine on snow, ice wet and obviously a decent summer set up, guess might be the way for some of you to go if you didn't want two sets of tyres.
More than happy with mine and being as it has snowed all morning and we now have 4 inches of lying fresh snow will no doubt be putting them to good use in the next few days.

Hello!

To late for me. Done all my spending. More wheels and tyres that I can cope with!

Asker.

And I'm sure you will be delighted with your choices.  MERRY CHRISTMAS  :smiley:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 24 December 2010, 18:36
I have now read that Bridgestone have brought out an all weather tyre the A100.
Supposed to be fine on snow, ice wet and obviously a decent summer set up, guess might be the way for some of you to go if you didn't want two sets of tyres.
More than happy with mine and being as it has snowed all morning and we now have 4 inches of lying fresh snow will no doubt be putting them to good use in the next few days.
Hello!
To late for me. Done all my spending. More wheels and tyres that I can cope with!
Asker.
And I'm sure you will be delighted with your choices.  MERRY CHRISTMAS  :smiley:

A Very Merry Christmas to you to my dearest. Wish I was closer to you in distance so that we could provide each other with unbridled Christmas cheer. But, as they say, absence makes the heart grow fonder.

Bonnie and Wolfgang would also have such a good time, though Bonnie will be much more stable in snow and would have to take Wolfgang under her wing.

 :kiss:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 24 December 2010, 18:46
The vredestein are quieter than the BRIDGESTONES
Winter tyres in general are often more noisy.  :smiley:

Which means you consider your summers to be noisier than your winters?

Merry Christmas Geoff.
Hope you have a wonderful time and thanks for all your help and support.

Asker
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 24 December 2010, 20:14
mytyres have just reduced the price of the Pilot Alpin PA3s from £318 to £239.30 per tyre.
I paid pneus £246.90 per tyre.
I've asked them to price match. :nerd:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: Snoopy on 24 December 2010, 21:18
The vredestein are quieter than the BRIDGESTONES
Winter tyres in general are often more noisy.  :smiley:

Which means you consider your summers to be noisier than your winters?

Merry Christmas Geoff.
Hope you have a wonderful time and thanks for all your help and support.

Asker
Yes, its why i know what make my summers will be when i ware the bridgestones out or go mad and buy some 18s.

Merry Christmas Asker. :smiley: (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/Smileys/newsmileys/drinking.gif)
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: Snoopy on 25 December 2010, 19:34
I now have a set of VW golf 16" alloys for winter use that i will be fitting with tyres for next year. :smiley:

Winter tyres prices have gone crazy  :shocked: So how much were these tyres you have got Asker before prices went crazy?
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 25 December 2010, 21:07
I now have a set of VW golf 16" alloys for winter use that i will be fitting with tyres for next year. :smiley:
Winter tyres prices have gone crazy  :shocked: So how much were these tyres you have got Asker before prices went crazy?

I paid £246.90 per corner from pneus for the Michelin Pilot Alpin PA3s. These are the cheapest they have been since they were available 2 weeks ago. They had not been produced by Michelin until then in 225/40 R18 92W XL. Prices have been all over the place, especially from mytyres. At one time they wanted £3818, then the next day the price from them dropped to £239.30 and now to £264.70 today.

They are only slightly more expensive (by approximately £33 per corner) than the V rated Conti 830Ps.
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: Rolfe on 25 December 2010, 23:44
Good grief!  My Hankook Icebears were £120 a corner, ordered and fitted (just) before the snow hit.

I know some have said they're not a "premium brand", but heck, the car in running like it grew caterpillar tracks.

Rolfe.
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: nadlad on 26 December 2010, 00:10
I got the same wheels absolute mint condition for 350 off the bay with bald tyres i got 3 conti csc3 tyres part worn for 85 quid delivered each with 6 mm no repairs or punctures heres soem pictures.

I will be runnign them with 10mm spacer up front and 15mm at the back

cheers
(http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g199/nadlad/My%20Car/IMG_0379.jpg)

(http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g199/nadlad/My%20Car/IMG_0378.jpg)

(http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g199/nadlad/My%20Car/IMG_0376.jpg)

(http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g199/nadlad/My%20Car/IMG_0375.jpg)
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 26 December 2010, 00:18
Good grief!  My Hankook Icebears were £120 a corner, ordered and fitted (just) before the snow hit.
I know some have said they're not a "premium brand", but heck, the car in running like it grew caterpillar tracks.
Rolfe.

More like good God! And now I am in a bit of a quandry: space wise.

Just before October the Conti 830P winetrs were available for £164 from Kwikfit. mytyres were around the same price. Now they are £213, though p3eps managed to find them with some help from me for £202 from pneus. pneus have now run out!

I have now been told quite categorically by my family that there is no way I am allowed to store the Monzas in the house. So they will have to be stored by the tyre fitters which I am most unhappy with. At present, the fitters have no room. Maybe my ex-wife's garage? Well, I re-negotiated today, and will be able to store the wheels only in certain designated places. I want to fit the winters to the VMRs, sell the Bridgestones and in March '11 fit the Monzas with Continental 5P tyres.

It is slowly dawning on me that I can, in the final analysis, only really have one set of wheels and two sets of tyres. Now, if I am really lucky and if the new Michelins prove not to be a big disappoinrent for summer use, then I will end up with one set of tyres and wheels which would make things simple. Though I simply doubt it.

What will, be will be.

 :embarassed: :undecided:

Oh, I walked into a wall and broke my third toe. :sick:

Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: The Doc on 26 December 2010, 08:35
You have a complex life, there's space in my garage if need it  :smiley:

Hope your toe recovers quickly  :wink:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: Hartside on 26 December 2010, 09:20
What about somewhere like this: http://www.safestore.co.uk/storage/london/earls_court/earls_court.aspx

I've no idea how much it costs, but it might be worth a look at as they do from a locker up to a huge room, depending on what you need
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: Snoopy on 26 December 2010, 10:29
Buy some wheel bags and im sure they maybe more willing to let you store them in house. Most people look on them as smelly and dirty but if there in wheel bags they are not. Just stress its your saftey they are risking not letting you have two sets of wheels.  :smiley:
Just hide them under beds when in wheel bags.

Or make a feature of them with http://www.reifen.com/de/accessory/ShowTyreStand but i don't think they would go for that. :grin:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 26 December 2010, 10:51
You have a complex life, there's space in my garage if need it  :smiley:
Hope your toe recovers quickly  :wink:

Many thanks for the offer.
My life is quite simple but I have a habit of buying too many things without forethought and end up with problems of similar complexity. I'll work something out, no doubt.

As for the toe, it's hanging and I'll have to tape it to the next one. Very painful. :cry:
I don't know how I'm going to take the three grand kids shopping tomorrow. We are supposed to go out for the day.
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: Neil gti on 26 December 2010, 10:58
You have a complex life, there's space in my garage if need it  :smiley:
Hope your toe recovers quickly  :wink:

Many thanks for the offer.
My life is quite simple but I have a habit of buying too many things without forethought and end up with problems of similar complexity. I'll work something out, no doubt.

As for the toe, it's hanging and I'll have to tape it to the next one. Very painful. :cry:
I don't know how I'm going to take the three grand kids shopping tomorrow. We are supposed to go out for the day.

Ouch that sounds painfull  :sad:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 26 December 2010, 11:08
Hartside: Brilliant option. They will collect and deliver. Perfect.

Snoops: I showed them this stacking option and they looked at me as if there was a very rancid smell in the room.

Neil: It is bloody painful. The ex-wife is driving me around today and providing me lots of TLC or something like that. Have to be careful as she is part-German! Sorry to hear about your lock.

Happy Boxing Day!
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: Neil gti on 26 December 2010, 11:20
The ex-wife is driving you around today and providing you lots of TLC   :wink: :wink:

put your feet (foot) up and enjoy   :laugh:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: Snoopy on 26 December 2010, 11:23
Wheel bags £31

(http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i32/softballbud31/DSC02035.jpg?t=1223328208)

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Original-Volkswagen-Radertasche-Reifentasche-VW-/140473525256?pt=Rad_Reifenzubehör&hash=item20b4dfe408#ht_1887wt_922


(http://andrew-parker.com/wheel-covers.jpg)
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 26 December 2010, 11:27
The ex-wife is driving you around today and providing you lots of TLC   :wink: :wink:
put your feet (foot) up and enjoy   :laugh:

Well, she is fed-up with the Merc 350 CDI Sport Auto on Continentals slipping and sliding around. Wishes she had bought a FWD car or a 4WD like the R. The previous Alfa 164 gas guzzler had 4WD and there were on issues with it. We are buying winter tyres for the Merc today, the same ones as mine!
I suggested a foot up her and she is seriously thinking about it. :evil: NOT!
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 26 December 2010, 11:31
Thanks Snoops.
I will get the bags and store the Monzas in them. Get eight, four myself and four for the old bag! Not true the last quip, as she is quite stunning and perfectly formed in every way. Brilliant too.

So we are bagging this afternoon and not dogging! :evil: :grin:

I love this forum for all the information and help it provides.
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: Neil gti on 26 December 2010, 11:33
The ex-wife is driving you around today and providing you lots of TLC   :wink: :wink:
put your feet (foot) up and enjoy   :laugh:

Well, she is fed-up with the Merc 350 CDI Sport Auto on Continentals slipping and sliding around. Wishes she had bought a FWD car or a 4WD like the R. The previous Alfa 164 gas guzzler had 4WD and there were on issues with it. We are buying winter tyres for the Merc today, the same ones as mine!
I suggested a foot up her and she is seriously thinking about it. :evil: NOT!
:laugh:


Winter tyres is a must, i found that out last winter and the vredys are still doing me proud  :smiley:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: Ess_Three on 26 December 2010, 11:35
Winter tyres is a must, i found that out last winter and the vredys are still doing me proud  :smiley:

I agree...
Your recommendation of the Vreds is doing me proud too.
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: Snoopy on 26 December 2010, 11:36
You can buy the bags on german ebay for many different makes. So im sure theers some Merc ones on there. There is also unbranded ones too. So she had a 164 cloverleaf then since it was 4wd. nice.
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: Snoopy on 26 December 2010, 11:37
Winter tyres is a must, i found that out last winter and the vredys are still doing me proud  :smiley:

I agree...
Your recommendation of the Vreds is doing me proud too.
And me. 
You should get commision from them  :grin:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: Ess_Three on 26 December 2010, 11:37
Wheel bags £31

(http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i32/softballbud31/DSC02035.jpg?t=1223328208)

...and in use:

(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z72/Ess_Three/Garage%20Pics/IMG_0069.jpg)

Superb they are too.
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 26 December 2010, 11:47
Glen, I'm moving in! :grin:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 26 December 2010, 11:55
Winter tyres is a must, i found that out last winter and the vredys are still doing me proud  :smiley:
I agree...
Your recommendation of the Vreds is doing me proud too.

They are as rare as hen's teeth.
IMA, very good tyres.
My Michys will be good too, I hope.
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 26 December 2010, 11:57
My thread, so I can chit-chat!

She has arrived and I have still to put my glad-rags on!

Speak later. :grin:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: Rhyso on 26 December 2010, 11:59
Wheel bags £31
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Original-Volkswagen-Radertasche-Reifentasche-VW-/140473525256?pt=Rad_Reifenzubehör&hash=item20b4dfe408#ht_1887wt_922

Is that for a set of 4 or per cover? (My German is non-existant!)

Ta  :smiley:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: Snoopy on 26 December 2010, 12:13
Thats ~£31 for one set of 4.
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: Rhyso on 26 December 2010, 12:17
Thats ~£31 for one set of 4.

Nice one :afro:  The same seller does Audi versions of those  :grin:

Late Xmas present to myself  :laugh:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: Snoopy on 26 December 2010, 12:30
Rhyso
You have PM.
 
The Audi ones do look better imo.

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y8/182_blue/c983a611.jpg)




Ess_Three  
Did you make your tyre rack or is it available off the shelf?


Photo from Volkswagen.de accessorys were there the same price as the ebay store
http://www.volkswagen-zubehoer.de/shop/images/product_images/popup_images/000073900.jpg
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: Neil gti on 26 December 2010, 13:18
Wheel bags £31

(http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i32/softballbud31/DSC02035.jpg?t=1223328208)

...and in use:

(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z72/Ess_Three/Garage%20Pics/IMG_0069.jpg)

Superb they are too.

Liking the tyre rack you wheel whore you  :cool: :grin:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: gizzywizzy on 26 December 2010, 13:19
Wow  :smiley: that is one super tidy garage.  Loving that tyre rack.  By the way how many alloys does one man need? :evil:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: Rolfe on 26 December 2010, 17:04
am1w, you have to tape the toe.  I broke one of mine in April, and because some idiot nurse didn't spot the break on an x-ray nothing was done for me.  I struggled on without any treatment, which was very painful.  Months later a review of the original film showed it had been broken all along.  It still isn't right.

Then in November I did exactly the same thing to a different toe (long story, don't ask).  A different nurse at a different hospital said she wasn't going to x-ray it because she was going to tape it up anyway.  What a difference!  I could walk normally and although I can feel a callus and there's still some bruising, it feels healed.

Rolfe.
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: Ess_Three on 26 December 2010, 17:08

Ess_Three  
Did you make your tyre rack or is it available off the shelf?

Custom made to fit - a mate is a welder!
I'm having another two rows added to the bottom...it's in fabrication now.
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: Ess_Three on 26 December 2010, 17:09

Liking the tyre rack you wheel whore you  :cool: :grin:

That was pre-GTI...so about half the current collection.  :grin:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: Ess_Three on 26 December 2010, 17:16
Wow  :smiley: that is one super tidy garage.  Loving that tyre rack.  By the way how many alloys does one man need? :evil:

Why thank you...

In answer to your question...
4 x 8.5"x19" VW Racing wheels with 225/35/19 tyres.
4 x 8.5"x19" VW Racing wheels spare.
4 x 8.0"x18" BBS CH025 wheels with 225/40/18 winter tyres.
4 x 8.0"x18" BBS CH025 wheels spare.
4 x 7.5x18" VW Monza Shadows with 225/40/18 tyres.
Obviously, one set of tyred wheels will be on the car.

Then theres:
4 x 7"x16" BBS RXIIs with Toyo T1Rs on.
8 x 7"x16" BBS RXIIs spare.
4 x 7"x16" BBS RXIIs with Toyo T1-S on, on my old Mk3.
Then there's an odd 6.5"x16" BBS RXII.
An odd space saver from the Mk3

4 x 6"x15" New Fabia wheels and tyres (actually mothers, whilst she has her winter wheels/tyres on)
And soon, 4 x 6.5"x16" with winter tyres OR 7"x17" VW Classix with summer tyres on, from my old mans Mk5 TDI170.

I think there's an odd Audi A2 wheel up in the garage loft too...

Hmm...that's it. I think.
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: Snoopy on 26 December 2010, 17:27

Ess_Three  
Did you make your tyre rack or is it available off the shelf?

Custom made to fit - a mate is a welder!
I'm having another two rows added to the bottom...it's in fabrication now.
Thought so. I think i need to build myself one :smiley:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: sundaydriver on 26 December 2010, 18:31
If you ever fancy selling your 19" VW Racing wheels Ess_Three drop me a PM, tried to buy some a while back but not available now.
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 26 December 2010, 19:07
am1w, you have to tape the toe.  Rolfe.

Rolfe:

Taped this morning and walking is easy now.
Thanks for the concern and advice.
So annoying.

Asker
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: gizzywizzy on 26 December 2010, 19:28
If you ever fancy selling your 19" VW Racing wheels Ess_Three drop me a PM, tried to buy some a while back but not available now.

+ 1, I've tried everywhere for a set of those wheels and deeply regret not buying at the time. :sad:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: gizzywizzy on 26 December 2010, 19:31
Wow  :smiley: that is one super tidy garage.  Loving that tyre rack.  By the way how many alloys does one man need? :evil:

Why thank you...

In answer to your question...
4 x 8.5"x19" VW Racing wheels with 225/35/19 tyres.
4 x 8.5"x19" VW Racing wheels spare.
4 x 8.0"x18" BBS CH025 wheels with 225/40/18 winter tyres.
4 x 8.0"x18" BBS CH025 wheels spare.
4 x 7.5x18" VW Monza Shadows with 225/40/18 tyres.
Obviously, one set of tyred wheels will be on the car.

Then theres:
4 x 7"x16" BBS RXIIs with Toyo T1Rs on.
8 x 7"x16" BBS RXIIs spare.
4 x 7"x16" BBS RXIIs with Toyo T1-S on, on my old Mk3.
Then there's an odd 6.5"x16" BBS RXII.
An odd space saver from the Mk3

4 x 6"x15" New Fabia wheels and tyres (actually mothers, whilst she has her winter wheels/tyres on)
And soon, 4 x 6.5"x16" with winter tyres OR 7"x17" VW Classix with summer tyres on, from my old mans Mk5 TDI170.

I think there's an odd Audi A2 wheel up in the garage loft too...

Hmm...that's it. I think.

Lucky man what it is to have a choice of so many wheels - you little wheel whore  :evil:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 26 December 2010, 19:49
The last time I saw these pictures I turned green with envy and then turned even greener as I threw up in shock!

Still can't get my head around this and still as envious as hell! But as it is Ess_Three, I don't mind. :wink:

Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: gizzywizzy on 26 December 2010, 20:22
The last time I saw these pictures I turned green with envy and then turned even greener as I threw up in shock!

Still can't get my head around this and still as envious as hell! But as it is Ess_Three, I don't mind. :wink:



I believe FroGTI had a lovely tidy garage in France too, that put me to shame.
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 26 December 2010, 20:27
The last time I saw these pictures I turned green with envy and then turned even greener as I threw up in shock!
Still can't get my head around this and still as envious as hell! But as it is Ess_Three, I don't mind. :wink:
I believe FroGTI had a lovely tidy garage in France too, that put me to shame.

It's one thing to have a tidy garage, another to have OCD. Together it is a match made in Hellven. :laugh:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 26 December 2010, 22:14
Ordered on 20/12 at 11.15am.
Tyres left Worms (near Mannheim), Germany on 22/12
In Best (near Eindhoven), The Netherlands on 23/12. Stuck there.
Then probably to the port of Rotterdam in Holland on their way to Blighty.

Well past the 5 days before they arrive.

Gives me time to organise storage.
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: Ess_Three on 27 December 2010, 05:59
Thought so. I think i need to build myself one :smiley:

I did the drawings and my mate built it. Steel prices have gone up lately, but you should still be able to have something like that made for £200 ish.

I'm having a lower sectionm done to hold bare wheels, leaving the upper sections for wheels/tyres.
I doubt I'll get all my wheels on it...but I'll be close.
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: Snoopy on 27 December 2010, 10:29
Thought so. I think i need to build myself one :smiley:

I did the drawings and my mate built it. Steel prices have gone up lately, but you should still be able to have something like that made for £200 ish.

I'm having a lower sectionm done to hold bare wheels, leaving the upper sections for wheels/tyres.
I doubt I'll get all my wheels on it...but I'll be close.
As you say its the price of steel. Making/welding it is not a problem as i design welding machines for a living :wink:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 27 December 2010, 10:57
Whilst both Snoops and Ess_Three are on this thread, may I ask you both if a 225/40 R 18 tyre which is slightly stretched on an 8" rim compared to a 7.5" rim, become noisier or will this not be an issue?

Or, will the opposite occur?

Oh and the other question is, will the ride be affected?
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 27 December 2010, 11:43
Bump-up to get Snoops and Ess_Three to answer in case they've missed my questions. :wink:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: Snoopy on 27 December 2010, 11:56
I would not worry about it myself.
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: The Doc on 27 December 2010, 12:20
My pirelli zero M&S are not "stretched" but are they are WAY quieter than the bridgestones on my Golf.
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 27 December 2010, 12:23
My pirelli zero M&S are not "stretched" but are they are WAY quieter than the bridgestones on my Golf.

Every tyre seems to be quieter than the Bilgestones. :rolleyes:

I'll be shot of mine soon. Can't wait. :cool:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: The Doc on 27 December 2010, 12:27
Mine should be worn out come March as I travel 80 miles a day minimum.  I'll be going for conti's or michie's  :wink:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 27 December 2010, 12:46
Mine should be worn out come March as I travel 80 miles a day minimum.  I'll be going for conti's or michie's  :wink:

Michelins PS3s are brilliant with excellent rim protection.
The Conti 3s are to be replaced in Jan '11 by Conti 5s. The Contis don't have effective rim protection, which is a must with 18" wheels. The ContiSportContact 3s on the Merc now look the worse for wear after 5k miles and those are the front ones! Madam has also kerbed both front AMG alloys beautifully. :sick:
Definitely good rim protection would have helped.
If the 5s are anything like the 3s for rim protection, I'll buy Michelin PS3s. Hence my signature.
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 27 December 2010, 13:26
Mine should be worn out come March as I travel 80 miles a day minimum.  I'll be going for conti's or michie's  :wink:
Michelins PS3s are brilliant with excellent rim protection.
The Conti 3s are to be replaced in Jan '11 by Conti 5s. The Contis don't have effective rim protection, which is a must with 18" wheels. The ContiSportContact 3s on the Merc now look the worse for wear after 5k miles and those are the front ones! Madam has also kerbed both front AMG alloys beautifully. :sick:
Definitely good rim protection would have helped.
If the 5s are anything like the 3s for rim protection, I'll buy Michelin PS3s. Hence my signature.

Or buy 19" wheels and get them fitted with Michelin Pilot Super Sports. Yummy! :grin:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 27 December 2010, 22:06
Tyres still stuck in Best, Holland.  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: The Doc on 27 December 2010, 22:28
Mine are still stuck on our disco bus outside  :wink:



Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 27 December 2010, 22:44
Mine are still stuck on our disco bus outside  :wink:

Hark him. Bully for you. You cheeky chappie. Your GTD was stuck too. My day will come soon. But when?
The tyres have moved approx 200 miles from Worms to Best in 7 days! Does not bode well for my GTI's performance!
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: The Doc on 27 December 2010, 22:51
My trusty GTD hasn't been stuck anywhere old chap, been using the disco / rs4 / GTD depending on duty, I went to work in the GTD for a laugh last week it was fine  :smiley:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: Steve_PD on 27 December 2010, 23:09

Michelins PS3s are brilliant with excellent rim protection.
The Conti 3s are to be replaced in Jan '11 by Conti 5s. The Contis don't have effective rim protection, which is a must with 18" wheels. The ContiSportContact 3s on the Merc now look the worse for wear after 5k miles and those are the front ones! Madam has also kerbed both front AMG alloys beautifully. :sick:
Definitely good rim protection would have helped.
If the 5s are anything like the 3s for rim protection, I'll buy Michelin PS3s. Hence my signature.

or make her do her driving test again :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 27 December 2010, 23:19

Michelins PS3s are brilliant with excellent rim protection.
The Conti 3s are to be replaced in Jan '11 by Conti 5s. The Contis don't have effective rim protection, which is a must with 18" wheels. The ContiSportContact 3s on the Merc now look the worse for wear after 5k miles and those are the front ones! Madam has also kerbed both front AMG alloys beautifully. :sick:
Definitely good rim protection would have helped.
If the 5s are anything like the 3s for rim protection, I'll buy Michelin PS3s. Hence my signature.
or make her do her driving test again :lipsrsealed:

Sore topic the kerbing. She is a bloody good driver, except when parking. Now what does that mean?
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: The Doc on 27 December 2010, 23:22
You need to polish up on your parking too  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 27 December 2010, 23:24
You need to polish up on your parking too  :rolleyes:

I did my rear whilst filthy thoughts crossed my mind. :shocked:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: The Doc on 27 December 2010, 23:26
You need to polish up on your parking too  :rolleyes:

I did my rear whilst filthy thoughts crossed my mind. :shocked:

 :grin:

Ok so I see now why your better half needs rim protection, but why do you?

Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 27 December 2010, 23:38
You need to polish up on your parking too  :rolleyes:
I did my rear whilst filthy thoughts crossed my mind. :shocked:
:grin:
Ok so I see now why your better half needs rim protection, but why do you?

To stop my WHEEL rims from being damaged in case I kerb them during a parking flap. Better to be safe than sorry.

We are talking wheels?
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: dom on 27 December 2010, 23:45
You need to polish up on your parking too  :rolleyes:
I did my rear whilst filthy thoughts crossed my mind. :shocked:
:grin:
Ok so I see now why your better half needs rim protection, but why do you?

To stop my rims from being damaged in case I kerb them during a parking flap. Better to be safe than sorry.

We are talking wheels?

Damaging flaps and rims, this section disgusts me  :grin:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: dom on 27 December 2010, 23:46
You need to polish up on your parking too  :rolleyes:
I did my rear whilst filthy thoughts crossed my mind. :shocked:
:grin:
Ok so I see now why your better half needs rim protection, but why do you?

To stop my WHEEL rims from being damaged in case I kerb them during a parking flap. Better to be safe than sorry.

We are talking wheels?

.
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: The Doc on 27 December 2010, 23:49
You need to polish up on your parking too  :rolleyes:
I did my rear whilst filthy thoughts crossed my mind. :shocked:
:grin:
Ok so I see now why your better half needs rim protection, but why do you?

To stop my WHEEL rims from being damaged in case I kerb them during a parking flap. Better to be safe than sorry.

We are talking wheels?

Yes, wheels.

Since owning your golf what damage have you done to it?
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 27 December 2010, 23:50
You need to polish up on your parking too  :rolleyes:
I did my rear whilst filthy thoughts crossed my mind. :shocked:
:grin:
Ok so I see now why your better half needs rim protection, but why do you?
To stop my rims from being damaged in case I kerb them during a parking flap. Better to be safe than sorry.
We are talking wheels?
Damaging flaps and rims, this section disgusts me  :grin:

Me too.
Should we turn in?
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: The Doc on 27 December 2010, 23:54
I think so, I'm off to Peterborough @ 5am lol

Don't worry about me getting stuck, I'll be in a Disco bus  :wink:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 27 December 2010, 23:55
Since owning my Golf, I've pranged the front (scratched front bumper, damaged grille and dented the bonnet) in a 2 mph impact and then done the rear bumper in a 0.5 mph impact.
I do drive slowly and carefully but sometimes things get in the way and don't move in synchrony. Not my fault. :angry:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: The Doc on 27 December 2010, 23:59
So you've never damaged your wheels?
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 28 December 2010, 00:21
Not as yet. Never say never.
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: gizzywizzy on 28 December 2010, 11:43
Since owning my Golf, I've pranged the front (scratched front bumper, damaged grille and dented the bonnet) in a 2 mph impact and then done the rear bumper in a 0.5 mph impact.
I do drive slowly and carefully but sometimes things get in the way and don't move in synchrony. Not my fault. :angry:

You've got parking sensors  :evil: so how can things possibly get in your way? I guess your talking too much in the car and not listening to your sensors. :wink:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 28 December 2010, 11:49
Since owning my Golf, I've pranged the front (scratched front bumper, damaged grille and dented the bonnet) in a 2 mph impact and then done the rear bumper in a 0.5 mph impact.
I do drive slowly and carefully but sometimes things get in the way and don't move in synchrony. Not my fault. :angry:
You've got parking sensors  :evil: so how can things possibly get in your way? I guess your talking too much in the car and not listening to your sensors. :wink:

No talking. Was alone. Just thought I'd be cleverer than the sensors and the image on the RNS510. Also, I was distracted. It was a hell of a squeeze to get ino that parking spot. Never again.
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: gizzywizzy on 28 December 2010, 11:55
Since owning my Golf, I've pranged the front (scratched front bumper, damaged grille and dented the bonnet) in a 2 mph impact and then done the rear bumper in a 0.5 mph impact.
I do drive slowly and carefully but sometimes things get in the way and don't move in synchrony. Not my fault. :angry:
You've got parking sensors  :evil: so how can things possibly get in your way? I guess your talking too much in the car and not listening to your sensors. :wink:

No talking. Was alone. Just thought I'd be cleverer than the sensors and the image on the RNS510. Also, I was distracted. It was a hell of a squeeze to get ino that parking spot. Never again.

Distracted by a pretty woman? :grin:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 28 December 2010, 11:59
Since owning my Golf, I've pranged the front (scratched front bumper, damaged grille and dented the bonnet) in a 2 mph impact and then done the rear bumper in a 0.5 mph impact.
I do drive slowly and carefully but sometimes things get in the way and don't move in synchrony. Not my fault. :angry:
You've got parking sensors  :evil: so how can things possibly get in your way? I guess your talking too much in the car and not listening to your sensors. :wink:
No talking. Was alone. Just thought I'd be cleverer than the sensors and the image on the RNS510. Also, I was distracted. It was a hell of a squeeze to get ino that parking spot. Never again.
Distracted by a pretty woman? :grin:

Yeh. She was wearing a very, very short skirt and overcoat, bent down to pick her dropped keys and I saw a red thong! :sick:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: gizzywizzy on 28 December 2010, 12:08
Since owning my Golf, I've pranged the front (scratched front bumper, damaged grille and dented the bonnet) in a 2 mph impact and then done the rear bumper in a 0.5 mph impact.
I do drive slowly and carefully but sometimes things get in the way and don't move in synchrony. Not my fault. :angry:
You've got parking sensors  :evil: so how can things possibly get in your way? I guess your talking too much in the car and not listening to your sensors. :wink:
No talking. Was alone. Just thought I'd be cleverer than the sensors and the image on the RNS510. Also, I was distracted. It was a hell of a squeeze to get ino that parking spot. Never again.
Distracted by a pretty woman? :grin:

Yeh. She was wearing a very, very short skirt and overcoat, bent down to pick her dropped keys and I saw a red thong! :sick:

Should have got out and given her a good prang instead of pranging your car  :laugh:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 28 December 2010, 12:14
Gizzy, really. It was too cold and I did not have the energy at 8 am in a car park in Kings Cross. She's young enough to be my grandchild. O, dear, this makes it sound really disgusting. :sick:

Stop it! You are egging me on.

Now if you were there, in that position, it would have been a different matter! :kiss:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: Ess_Three on 28 December 2010, 12:22
No talking. Was alone. Just thought I'd be cleverer than the sensors and the image on the RNS510. Also, I was distracted. It was a hell of a squeeze to get ino that parking spot. Never again.

Don't you have Park Assist?
Tut-tut...

Best add it to your list of retro-fits.
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: gizzywizzy on 28 December 2010, 12:27
Gizzy, really. It was too cold and I did not have the energy at 8 am in a car park in Kings Cross. She's young enough to be my grandchild. O, dear, this makes it sound really disgusting. :sick:

Stop it! You are egging me on.

Now if you were there, in that position, it would have been a different matter! :kiss:

Yeah and the whole of London would have run away screaming in horror :evil:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 28 December 2010, 12:49
No talking. Was alone. Just thought I'd be cleverer than the sensors and the image on the RNS510. Also, I was distracted. It was a hell of a squeeze to get ino that parking spot. Never again.
Don't you have Park Assist?
Tut-tut...
Best add it to your list of retro-fits.

I have sensors, front and rear. Don't need Park Assist as I am still in my prime! Anyway, nothing could have assisted me in that situation! :rolleyes:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 28 December 2010, 12:50
Gizzy, really. It was too cold and I did not have the energy at 8 am in a car park in Kings Cross. She's young enough to be my grandchild. O, dear, this makes it sound really disgusting. :sick:
Stop it! You are egging me on.
Now if you were there, in that position, it would have been a different matter! :kiss:
Yeah and the whole of London would have run away screaming in horror :evil:

.... and we would have the whole city to ourselves! :grin:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: gizzywizzy on 28 December 2010, 15:11
Gizzy, really. It was too cold and I did not have the energy at 8 am in a car park in Kings Cross. She's young enough to be my grandchild. O, dear, this makes it sound really disgusting. :sick:
Stop it! You are egging me on.
Now if you were there, in that position, it would have been a different matter! :kiss:
Yeah and the whole of London would have run away screaming in horror :evil:

.... and we would have the whole city to ourselves! :grin:

One of these days.............. :laugh:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 29 December 2010, 22:53
Two tyres in Oldbury, West Midlands, NW of Birmingham.
The other two still in Best, Holland.
Hope I can have all four for fitment this Saturday. :rolleyes:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: MAW73 on 29 December 2010, 23:29
Looking forward to seeing some wheel action then on saturday  :wink:

Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 29 December 2010, 23:44
Looking forward to seeing some wheel action then on saturday  :wink:

I think it is going to be touch and go. More touch, me thinks. :rolleyes:

They come in two parcels, two tyres per parcel. The have been properly separated so one parcel will arrive either tomorrow or Friday, the other next week probably. Unless, lady luck shines on me.
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 31 December 2010, 01:41
Partial good news.

Second set of two tyres in Oldbury, West Midlands.
From there probably to a depot in London. Then the delivery to the tyre fitters.

I'll have them fitted Sat 8th Jan, just two days before my Birthday! A good Christmas + Birthday rolled into one.

Now please don't ask me my age as a 'gentleman' never divulges this, just as a 'lady' keeps her salary secret!

:grin:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: AGB on 31 December 2010, 08:19
So Asker, when are we seeing pictures of the new shoes and wheels or are you still fighting the sale hoardes doing some post Christmas shopping?  :smiley:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 31 December 2010, 09:23
Hi Alex.

Tyres en route to London since 6 am. First to the DPD depot which is near the fitters, then scanned, then delivered to the fitters.

Can't see it happening today unfortunately.

Happy New Year.
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 31 December 2010, 09:27
Tyres just been delivered.

The fun begins!
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 31 December 2010, 09:55
Right. Saturday the 8th January it is for my winters to be attached, but to which wheel?

I am, to put it mildly, in a bit of a wheel quandary.

Do I fit the winters to the VMRs and allow the very expensive Monzas to be stored, with or without tyres on a rack at the fitters (worry, worry), or do I fit the winters to the Monzas whence I can always keep an eye on the darlings. I have decided I don't want to store wheels at home or carry anything heavy due to my delicate shoulder which has just about healed after nine months of pain and discomfort.

Maybe it is not such a good idea to have two sets of wheels, or is it? As far as two sets of tyres, I am happy with this.

Advice please, but please don't tease or ridicule.
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: Snoopy on 31 December 2010, 10:17
Stick them on the VMRs or you will regret it when white worm starts on the monzas  :wink:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: Phil1980 on 31 December 2010, 10:22
Definately agree with that put them on your new wheels, wish I had a second set of wheels so I could keep my Monza's pristine.
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 31 December 2010, 10:24
I hear you both and will listen.

I have seen this white worm in pictures, but what is it actually?
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: Phil1980 on 31 December 2010, 10:27
I believe it is when moisture gets underneath the lacquer and begins to corrode the alloy, usually where the wheel has been chipped by stones etc.  Just ruins the look of the wheels completed and as they are a bit more specialist as a refurb they should be preserved at all cost. :smiley:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 31 December 2010, 10:30
I believe it is when moisture gets underneath the lacquer and begins to corrode the alloy, usually where the wheel has been chipped by stones etc.  Just ruins the look of the wheels completed and as they are a bit more specialist as a refurb they should be preserved at all cost. :smiley:

That's why I bought the VMRs. The four of them cost £60 less than a single Monza Shadow!
Maybe, I did right in retrospect.
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: Snoopy on 31 December 2010, 10:32
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,726.0.html
I think Robin added in my explanation of white worm.

Your asking laq to stick to a non keyed surface. So the contact will give same as paint to a non keyed surface does. Stone chips, tyre changes etc all upset the bond. Winter with wheels stuck in salt covered snow does not help either. Think of the shock of the cold to then heat from brakes in winter how the differences of material expand and contract. etc.
White worm is simply the laq lifted off the surface. Constant dampness, heat/cold and freezing just makes it spread.


Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: Ess_Three on 31 December 2010, 10:36
Take the Monzas off, put them in boxes and ignore them until you sell the car.
They are a stupidly finished wheel that I would have hoped would never be produced again, with VWs reputation for corroding diamond cut wheels...it's been happening since the Mk2.

Run the VMRs all year...they look better anyway.
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 31 December 2010, 10:37
Thanks Snoops.
Off to the tyre fitters now to see my purchases.
They are shutting today at 1pm so not fitting poss today.
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 31 December 2010, 10:39
Take the Monzas off, put them in boxes and ignore them until you sell the car.
They are a stupidly finished wheel that I would have hoped would never be produced again, with VWs reputation for corroding diamond cut wheels...it's been happening since the Mk2.
Run the VMRs all year...they look better anyway.

I was considering putting them in the VMR boxes.
But I do love the looks of the Monza Shadows.
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: Ess_Three on 31 December 2010, 10:43
I was considering putting them in the VMR boxes.
But I do love the looks of the Monza Shadows.

So so I. As a static sculpture...but utterly stupid as a daily wheel proposition.
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: AGB on 31 December 2010, 10:56
Tyres just been delivered.

The fun begins!

Enjoy and HNY to you too!
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: Snoopy on 31 December 2010, 11:12
I always fancied Robins redone monzaIIs http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,726.0.html as i think the colour would work well on mine.  :smiley:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 31 December 2010, 12:52
Just back from the tyre fitters.
Seen the wheels and the tyres.
Will fit the winters to to the VMRs. The wheels have a slight lightish gold colour as in the pictures. They should look ok. They are pretty IMO and superb value.
Will store the Monzas in the VMR boxes at the fitters.
The manager there has been on the Nurburgring in a Maclaren FI and posted one of the fastest/fastest time.
Pre-sold the Bridgestones.
Sat 8th Jan 8.30 am will be D-day. :smiley:

What have I done? Mad. Blame you lot.
At least, I will no longer have wheel/tyre nightmares. :rolleyes:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 31 December 2010, 14:01
Oh, one last bit of info. and I'll stop until next week! :rolleyes:

The Michelin Pilot Alpin PA3s have really solid and super rim protection. So pleased. :sick:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: Snoopy on 31 December 2010, 14:05
Im glad your rim is protected  :evil:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 31 December 2010, 14:11
Im glad your rim is protected  :evil:

LOL. :laugh:
I somehow knew you have my rim's best interests at heart. The edge is really thick when you feel it by running your finger along and inside it. Really nice to the touch IMO. :grin:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: The Doc on 31 December 2010, 16:29
Oh, one last bit of info. and I'll stop until next week! :rolleyes:

The Michelin Pilot Alpin PA3s have really solid and super rim protection. So pleased. :sick:
:wink:

Rather than answering your own posts, why not try modifying the previous one to include your further information?
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 31 December 2010, 18:29
'Cause I can't as I am using a Blackberry if that's ok with you. :roll eyes: :wink: :kiss:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: The Doc on 31 December 2010, 18:50
:grin: It has been mentioned via PM by a few people that self answering of peoples own posts is spoiling the flow a little and as you know I like to be seen to try and keep people happy  :grin:

Your help in this matter would be most appreciated  :wink:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 31 December 2010, 18:56
I will do my best to please you and all the others in every conceivable but reasonable way, mien Herr. :wink:

I usually tack on as much as possible but cannot oblige today. Please accept my sincere apology. :cool:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: The Doc on 31 December 2010, 19:05
I usually tack on as much as possible

 :lipsrsealed: :grin: :smiley:

Thank you kind sir, I'll help out were I can..... :wink:

For my own future reference can't you quote, modify etc on these blackbirds as it's not a problem on Iphones etc
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 31 December 2010, 19:55
I'll go to the Blackberry expert and see what I can do. It's becoming a bit of a problem as I can't even view the pictures. :angry:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: The Doc on 31 December 2010, 20:32
That's a crying shame that as I'm just about to post a lovely pair of new year boobies here.

(http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/ww217/biohazard_ror/boobies-ifnotfunny.jpg)
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 01 January 2011, 01:24
Brilliant hoodwink :shocked:
I was expecting much more.
Just got home!
HNY
Asker

YNWA :smiley:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 08 January 2011, 16:40
My wicked Insurance Company would not increase my premium for winter tyres but would if I put them on non-standard and non-factory VW alloys by £120! :angry: :sick:

Additionally, the issue of storing the £1900 Monza Shadows with or without tyres at a Tyre Fitters is too worrying for me. Besides, they cannot store wheels and neither can I.

Therefore, the wheels are for sale.
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: p3asa on 08 January 2011, 16:47
What wheels? The ones you have just bought? Maybe cheaper moving insurance companies?
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: Phil1980 on 08 January 2011, 16:56
Are there any members of the forum near to you who would store your wheels?  Seems a shame to get rid of them after the hassle of getting them.  Plus you don't want to ruin your Monzas. :smiley:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: Jimble on 08 January 2011, 17:20
Are there any members of the forum near to you who would store your wheels?  Seems a shame to get rid of them after the hassle of getting them.  Plus you don't want to ruin your Monzas. :smiley:
I thought that, i'm sure i remember someone on here offering to store them, from reading some of your posts asker £120 is nout! :evil:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: Exonian on 09 January 2011, 21:00


Therefore, the wheels are for sale.

And the latest update is.......?
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 09 January 2011, 21:14

Therefore, the wheels are for sale.
And the latest update is.......?

Please stop Andy. It's driven me crazy already. I dare not look at your posts now. Oh go on, have some fun. I'll be very happy in la la land.
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: Exonian on 09 January 2011, 21:20
Didn't say a word...... :grin:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hHnOBlwU3A (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hHnOBlwU3A)
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: Snoopy on 09 January 2011, 21:24
Didn't say a word...... :grin:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hHnOBlwU3A (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hHnOBlwU3A)
ROFLMAO  :grin:
Thats catchy but whats he saying  :grin:
EDIT: I just played it again  :grin:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: Exonian on 09 January 2011, 21:30
See here Snoops:
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=177455.0
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: Snoopy on 09 January 2011, 21:33
I read it earlier. I should have been clearer, I was taking the pea  :wink: as the guy at talktalk could not understand so i was saying i could not understand what the song was saying as they were talktalk :wink:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 09 January 2011, 21:35
See here Snoops:
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=177455.0

I sent him this in a PM too.

Now that bloody song is doing my head in.

Talk, talk, talk, talk .......
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: Jimble on 09 January 2011, 21:36
See here Snoops:
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=177455.0

I sent him this in a PM too.

Now that bloody song is doing my head in.

Talk, talk, talk, talk .......
You sent it to me! :huh: Perhaps a different pain killer??
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 09 January 2011, 21:47
I sent it to many and you were one of the chosen ones. Feel special. ZZZZZZzzzz. :kiss:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: Snoopy on 09 January 2011, 21:51
All this talk talk is confusing people.  :grin:

Now lets get back on topic and try and get that tune out of our heads  :grin:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: Jimble on 09 January 2011, 21:53
I sent it to many and you were one of the chosen ones. Feel special. ZZZZZZzzzz. :kiss:
My mum always tells me i'm special, it must be true then. :smug:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 09 January 2011, 22:09
I sent it to many and you were one of the chosen ones. Feel special. ZZZZZZzzzz. :kiss:
My mum always tells me i'm special, it must be true then. :smug:

My mum died telling me this. :cry:

That was 14 years ago. It took a long time to overcome the loss. Surgical mess-up.
Sometimes it's nice to be an orphan! At 63 what do you expect.

Once my shoulder heals, I'll be out in my GTI driving like a granny on crack! :grin:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: Jimble on 09 January 2011, 22:13
Sorry mate. :embarassed:
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: am1w on 14 January 2011, 15:13
God intervened and I was in too much pain to wait and have the winters put on. So they are being stored.
When the Conti 5Ps arrive, I'll put those on and sell the Bridgestones.
Sold the wheels and took a bit of a hit. They were quite pretty I must admit.
So that's that for the time being.
Adios amigos.
Title: Re: LOOK! I just bought myself for Christmas: Winter Wheels & Tyres.
Post by: The Doc on 14 January 2011, 17:33
^^^^Wasn't me BTW and no I don't know WHO it was  :rolleyes: