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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: flc1962 on 09 January 2011, 19:43
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I'm on the look out for 18 inch wheels, having never changed/bought wheels for any car before I'm a novice. Can people please post sone decent sites where they would recomend. Currenty on the 17 inch wheels that came with the car, I would keep these for winter wheels. Thanks for the advice..
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Asker is selling some 18's if your interested. http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=177059
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I'm on the look out for 18 inch wheels, having never changed/bought wheels for any car before I'm a novice. Can people please post sone decent sites where they would recomend. Currenty on the 17 inch wheels that came with the car, I would keep these for winter wheels. Thanks for the advice..
Why don't you buy mine (with tyres)?
See the advert in my signature.
I'm sure we can come to a good understanding, if you are willing for a shilling!
PM moi if you are interested. :smiley:
God, J, you are really speedy. I feel like Slack Alice compared to you. ZZZZZZzzzzz! :grin:
Baby J, you light my fire!
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VMR 710s ^^^^^ Really nice wheels, previously owned by SteveP too so you'll know they'll be spotless :tongue:
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I'm on the look out for 18 inch wheels, having never changed/bought wheels for any car before I'm a novice. Can people please post sone decent sites where they would recomend. Currenty on the 17 inch wheels that came with the car, I would keep these for winter wheels. Thanks for the advice..
Why don't you buy mine (with tyres)?
See the advert in my signature.
I'm sure we can come to a good understanding, if you are willing for a shilling!
PM moi if you are interested. :smiley:
God, J, you are really speedy. I feel like Slack Alice compared to you. ZZZZZZzzzzz! :grin:
Yeah baby! i have my moments! :wink:
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Spooky I had looked at those wheels on Ebay, I don't understand what all the fitting sizes are I know my current wheels are 17 inch 7J 225/45, would an 18 inch 8J 225/40 fit no problem, would I need spacers or anything like that.
http://www.dotz-alloys.co.uk/item-18-wheel-size-special-offer.htm
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No you certainly don't need spacers, they'll fit just fine and fill the arches nicely :cool:
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Spooky I had looked at those wheels on Ebay, I don't understand what all the fitting sizes are I know my current wheels are 17 inch 7J 225/45, would an 18 inch 8J 225/40 fit no problem, would I need spacers or anything like that.
http://www.dotz-alloys.co.uk/item-18-wheel-size-special-offer.htm
No, no spacers. Will fit perfectly. I am selling them for the reasons in the advert and because my Insurance Company are being real sh!ts. They've even got VW centre caps and are boxed! In perfect condition. Where do you live?
Andy, you are the wheel man. Liase for me and I'll give you a cut! :kiss:
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No, no spacers. Will fit perfectly. I am selling them for the reasons in the advert and because my Insurance Company are being real sh!ts. They've even got VW centre caps and are boxed! In perfect condition. Where do you live?
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Is that because your insurance company has a clause that says no more that 1,000 modifications in a year :laugh:
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Just make sure the overall diameter of the wheel and tyre stays the same as the originals otherwise your speedo will be out.
i.e. if you going from 17" wheels to 18's the profile of the tyre will need to be 1" less than on the 17" wheels.
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Just make sure the overall diameter of the wheel and tyre stays the same as the originals otherwise your speedo will be out.
i.e. if you going from 17" wheels to 18's the profile of the tyre will need to be 1" less than on the 17" wheels.
Specifically the 1'' less will be a 1'' bigger hole in the middle of the tyre, the outer circumfrence(sp) stays the same.
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Just make sure the overall diameter of the wheel and tyre stays the same as the originals otherwise your speedo will be out.
i.e. if you going from 17" wheels to 18's the profile of the tyre will need to be 1" less than on the 17" wheels.
So 225.40.18 would be the right size type
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Not sure if thats a question or an answer :grin: Yes.
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CJust make sure the overall diameter of the wheel and tyre stays the same as the originals otherwise your speedo will be out.
i.e. if you going from 17" wheels to 18's the profile of the tyre will need to be 1" less than on the 17" wheels.
So 225.40.18 would be the right size type
Yes, they will be perfect. You'll have no issues. The problem is getting them to the Northern Mountains!
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Spot on Paul. :smiley:
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^^^ I think all 3 of us typed a reply at the same time!
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Cheers guys that was quick n easy. As for getting them north that could be the clincher. Any one know a courier?
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Cheers guys that was quick n easy. As for getting them north that could be the clincher. Any one know a courier?
Do not worry my friend. I'll get the tyre fitters to sort it out. I might have to give my body to them, but as I'm into rubber, I'm on to a good thing. See what a package you might be getting? Humour and rubber. Whips are extra! :grin:
CHAINS ARE FREE! :grin:
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Cheers guys that was quick n easy. As for getting them north that could be the clincher. Any one know a courier?
Do not worry my friend. I'll get the tyre fitters to sort it out. I might have to give my body to them, but as I'm into rubber, I'm on to a good thing. See what a package you might be getting? Humour and rubber. Whips are extra! :grin:
What no chains, !!!!!
Cheers
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There is a company on ebay that specialise on transporting wheels. Cost depends on size wheel.
I can't for the life of me find it now but I'll keep looking.
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There is a company on ebay that specialise on transporting wheels. Cost depends on size wheel.
I can't for the life of me find it now but I'll keep looking.
Thanks p3. Be most grateful. :smiley:
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Your looking for "Alloy wheel courier" in ebay.
http://tinyurl.com/22oyper
This is the one I was thinking about
http://tinyurl.com/2fq2774
£32.50 for 4 alloys and tyres to be delivered although it quotes 2 different prices!! Never used them though.
Here are few other couriers that are reasonably cheap or at least were. I haven't used them for a while.
http://www.parcel2go.com/
http://www.interparcel.com/
http://www.p4d.co.uk/
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I used these guys just before Xmas
http://www.directcouriersolutions.co.uk/
No problems at all, very efficient - farmed the job out to UPS and delivery next day as bought and paid for
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I've used www.parcelmonkey.co.uk a couple of times and they've been great.
They use other couriers, but get you a better price than using them directly - plus you don't need a business account to use them. I've had citylink the last couple of times.
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Thanks for all the info....... Now added with new tyres, any one guess the tyres? Here is before and after. There is no light here after 1pm and they were taken with the phone.
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2465/4098514904_17e29984dd_m.jpg)
Before
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2621/4180266604_3ee457c35f.jpg)
Before
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5088/5375396561_58fb7de073.jpg)
After 1
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5003/5375395987_a5a98b9489.jpg)
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5046/5375995426_cceebd472f_z.jpg)
Frist time I've ever changed wheels on a car.........
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Those Am1w old wheels?
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Those Am1w old wheels?
Errrrrrrmmm :shocked: yes they might be
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Those Am1w old wheels?
Errrrrrrmmm :shocked: yes they might be
They look great. :wink:
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They looks the nuts mate! :cool: you happy with them?
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They looks the nuts mate! :cool: you happy with them?
Yes I do like them, just need to clean the whole car again, winter roads are a pain ssssssssooooooooooooooo much salt n crap
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Yeah i know what you mean :rolleyes: it's the rust on the discs that winds me up! When you've spent ages cleaning and as soon as you move the rust off the disc gets all over the rims!!! :angry:
Are you on ukmkiv mate?
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No I'm not is that another golf forum?
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Yeah, no where near as good as this one! :lipsrsealed: it's just your pictures looked familiar.
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Nice wheels. Just needs lowering now!
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No staying the same height, getting wheels was a big enough step for me :nerd:
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The new wheels look :cool: Paul.
Me like. :smiley:
Don't see many 3 door 140 TDIs.
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The new wheels look :cool: Paul.
Me like. :smiley:
Don't see many 3 door 140 TDIs.
Cheers Andy.
I like 3 door cars the line tend to be a bit smoother IMHO. The Golf is one of the only 5 doors that really suit it, Look at the Astra, Megan yhr 3 are soooo much nicer. I did make a little mistake though as I ordered the car then my back started playing up and ny partners son anounced gran child on the way. Baby + 3 Door + Car seats + Bad back + Hitting 50 make a 5 door a better choice, Still Gonna keep it for at least 3 years
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Paul,
You are up early admiring and polishing the weels! :grin:
They look super.
Never a late sleeper, If I was out side at 8am I'd need a full set of thermals well below freezing here again....... :sick:
Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. :shocked:
Which tyres have you bought? I could not guess.
Have you noticed any change in the ride and the handling?
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Never a late sleeper, If I was out side at 8am I'd need a full set of thermals well below freezing here again........ :sick: