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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Jimmy Filth on 13 January 2011, 21:33

Title: Mk3 on Mercedes hubcaps
Post by: Jimmy Filth on 13 January 2011, 21:33
Anyone running old school mercedes hubcaps on their mk3's???  Thinking of doing it and wondered if anyone here was already doing it.

If you are post a pic with the size of the wheel as I've heard you can get them up to 16" diameter...
Title: Re: Mk3 on Mercedes hubcaps
Post by: Wayne on 13 January 2011, 21:36
They would 14" or 15" if you mean the metal ones, all the later plastic ones are 15" or 16".
Title: Re: Mk3 on Mercedes hubcaps
Post by: Jimmy Filth on 13 January 2011, 21:41
That's what i suspected but my friend is convinced he saw metal ones in 16".  I suspect they were coachbuilt or he made it up.

If there are ones to fit a 15" wheel then the actual diameter would be nearer 16", so maybe that's where he got confused.

Either way, I love the look of them.
Title: Re: Mk3 on Mercedes hubcaps
Post by: Wayne on 13 January 2011, 21:52
That's what i suspected but my friend is convinced he saw metal ones in 16".  I suspect they were coachbuilt or he made it up.

If there are ones to fit a 15" wheel then the actual diameter would be nearer 16", so maybe that's where he got confused.

Either way, I love the look of them.

Something different

Do you mean these btw: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/mercedes-hubcap-/290501020163?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item43a335ca03
Title: Re: Mk3 on Mercedes hubcaps
Post by: Jimmy Filth on 13 January 2011, 22:01
They're the ones I love and am looking to get, although that set seems somewhat over priced at £80.  Here is one car I've seen that belongs to a friend of a friend...

(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs790.ash1/168059_10150378065520302_606745301_16757024_3262261_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Mk3 on Mercedes hubcaps
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 13 January 2011, 22:18
Really uncertain on that especially on a bog standard red Golf. it looks like some kinda granny wagon. Although it's not to say i don't think they could work well on another vehicle with the right styling.
Title: Re: Mk3 on Mercedes hubcaps
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 13 January 2011, 22:18
Those wheels look lost under them arches.
Title: Re: Mk3 on Mercedes hubcaps
Post by: Jimmy Filth on 13 January 2011, 22:25
I think that maybe they do need spacers behind them, but i like small diameter wheels.

What styling would you suggest??? I'm interested in hearing your opinions
Title: Re: Mk3 on Mercedes hubcaps
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 13 January 2011, 22:45
Yeah some spacers would definitely make a difference i reckon. Im in two minds though if they suit the mk3 with it's rounded styling, the more i look at them the  more i just think they should be on a mk2.

Ive just found these slightly different ones on a mk2 which i personally feel would look better on the mk3 in this instance.

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4078/4822151732_088e5a948b.jpg)


and ermm...these on a monster truckish Polo  :rolleyes:

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3392/3338286631_dbb917c90f.jpg)
Title: Re: Mk3 on Mercedes hubcaps
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 13 January 2011, 22:50
I know it's a very Marmite thing to do but wouldn't these look at home on a ratted motor with roof rack, white wall tyres  and all that jazz?
Title: Re: Mk3 on Mercedes hubcaps
Post by: Wayne on 13 January 2011, 23:29
Yeah some spacers would definitely make a difference i reckon. Im in two minds though if they suit the mk3 with it's rounded styling, the more i look at them the  more i just think they should be on a mk2.

Ive just found these slightly different ones on a mk2 which i personally feel would look better on the mk3 in this instance.

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4078/4822151732_088e5a948b.jpg)


Those are later 190 and 230 covers, should be cheaper and easier to find.
Title: Re: Mk3 on Mercedes hubcaps
Post by: jonnypolish on 14 January 2011, 00:01
Not sold by ANY of them :( And i love my old skool shizz!

Go Segins or something, look tidy!

But at thai said, They would look semi- decent on a ratted Mk3 !
Title: Re: Mk3 on Mercedes hubcaps
Post by: Jimmy Filth on 14 January 2011, 03:22
With risk of hijacking my own thread, just seen this and fallen in love...

(http://www.oneighturbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/oneighturbo-speedhunters-mk3-022210.jpg)
Title: Re: Mk3 on Mercedes hubcaps
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 14 January 2011, 06:38
now that DOES look the bollox. :shocked:
Title: Re: Mk3 on Mercedes hubcaps
Post by: Wayne on 14 January 2011, 08:00
With risk of hijacking my own thread, just seen this and fallen in love...

(http://www.oneighturbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/oneighturbo-speedhunters-mk3-022210.jpg)


They are 17"s, he is or was a member on here. corvette sawblades
Title: Re: Mk3 on Mercedes hubcaps
Post by: Misky on 14 January 2011, 11:43
With risk of hijacking my own thread, just seen this and fallen in love...

(http://www.oneighturbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/oneighturbo-speedhunters-mk3-022210.jpg)


They are 17"s, he is or was a member on here. corvette sawblades



Stud Diameter:   120.6
Rim Width:           8.5J   
Rim Diameter:   16 inches
Number of Studs:   5   
Title: Re: Mk3 on Mercedes hubcaps
Post by: Wayne on 14 January 2011, 11:59
With risk of hijacking my own thread, just seen this and fallen in love...

(http://www.oneighturbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/oneighturbo-speedhunters-mk3-022210.jpg)


They are 17"s, he is or was a member on here. corvette sawblades



Stud Diameter:   120.6
Rim Width:           8.5J   
Rim Diameter:   16 inches
Number of Studs:   5   

I did think afterwards they might be 16" :smiley:
Title: Re: Mk3 on Mercedes hubcaps
Post by: jonnypolish on 14 January 2011, 19:43
He's on Edition and its ---> That way :D
Title: Re: Mk3 on Mercedes hubcaps
Post by: Jimmy Filth on 14 January 2011, 22:34
What's his name on edition??  WOuldn't mind contacting him
Title: Re: Mk3 on Mercedes hubcaps
Post by: Wayne on 14 January 2011, 23:22
What's his name on edition??  WOuldn't mind contacting him

Jonboi he is / was on here as well: http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=16563
Title: Re: Mk3 on Mercedes hubcaps
Post by: Wayne on 14 January 2011, 23:23
some old ones, and new ones...

(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff159/_redders_/redders2-1.jpg)

(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff159/_redders_/DSCF2827.jpg)

(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff159/_redders_/DSCF3079.jpg)

(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff159/_redders_/Picture421.jpg)

(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff159/_redders_/100_2697.jpg)

(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff159/_redders_/048.jpg)

(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff159/_redders_/048.jpg)

(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff159/_redders_/100_0617.jpg)

(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff159/_redders_/3919747163_5ec759d8e3.jpg)

(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff159/_redders_/DSCF7046.jpg)

(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff159/_redders_/4366933825_a294f538a5_b.jpg)

(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff159/_redders_/4366934949_a9d4507a3f_b.jpg)

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4025/4648357062_c7ef60f373_b.jpg)

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4072/4457384554_8dd3f7aa88_b.jpg)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3142/4555408770_01a8b3ec02_b.jpg)

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4056/4671991274_535d25e1ef_b.jpg)

not many....  :shocked:

Title: Re: Mk3 on Mercedes hubcaps
Post by: jonnypolish on 14 January 2011, 23:25
Wayne, You sir are a Fiend for finding that post :D
Quality find may i add!

Yeahhh he sold the burgundy red one to another guy, It was sold on the Audi Winters Can't remember the fella who owns it now, but i know its been raised :'(

Jonboi is still rocking the breyton splits i think?   :huh:
Title: Re: Mk3 on Mercedes hubcaps
Post by: Wayne on 14 January 2011, 23:28
Wayne, You sir are a Fiend for finding that post :D
Quality find may i add!

Yeahhh he sold the burgundy red one to another guy, It was sold on the Audi Winters Can't remember the fella who owns it now, but i know its been raised :'(

Jonboi is still rocking the breyton splits i think?   :huh:

I remember the green was written off, he got the met red already moded but add his own bits and pieces etc I believe.

Always liked the green one as it to me was just right and not overdone if that makes sense.
Title: Re: Mk3 on Mercedes hubcaps
Post by: swede28 on 14 January 2011, 23:39
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs785.ash1/167520_495101002489_577177489_5863931_1653071_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Mk3 on Mercedes hubcaps
Post by: dom on 14 January 2011, 23:56
Wayne, You sir are a Fiend for finding that post :D
Quality find may i add!

Yeahhh he sold the burgundy red one to another guy, It was sold on the Audi Winters Can't remember the fella who owns it now, but i know its been raised :'(

Jonboi is still rocking the breyton splits i think?   :huh:

I remember the green was written off, he got the met red already moded but add his own bits and pieces etc I believe.

Always liked the green one as it to me was just right and not overdone if that makes sense.

Green one was very nice  :cool:
Title: Re: Mk3 on Mercedes hubcaps
Post by: mk3shed_8v on 15 January 2011, 15:49
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/17-inch-Corvette-Alloys-with-New-tyres-set-of-4_W0QQitemZ110636401651QQcategoryZ28648QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp5197.m7QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D5%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D6387861286775115933

Just seen these on ebay
Title: Re: Mk3 on Mercedes hubcaps
Post by: F17BAD on 15 January 2011, 16:18
Im off to Jons in the week to do his Leds on his dash, nice guy, he is now after D90s for his current red VR, the indian red car is sold to another ed38 member and its been stripped to be re built
Title: Re: Mk3 on Mercedes hubcaps
Post by: jonnypolish on 15 January 2011, 22:12
Guy gets around!
I'm guessing he wants the D90's so he can slam the 312's on?
Title: Re: Mk3 on Mercedes hubcaps
Post by: F17BAD on 15 January 2011, 23:28
He is local to me mate, lives like 3 mile away  :wink:
Title: Re: Mk3 on Mercedes hubcaps
Post by: jonnypolish on 16 January 2011, 13:10
When i come up we need to have a meet  :cool:
Title: Re: Mk3 on Mercedes hubcaps
Post by: F17BAD on 16 January 2011, 13:48
yeah mate for sure, get ben out too (benvictors) off here
Title: Re: Mk3 on Mercedes hubcaps
Post by: jonnypolish on 16 January 2011, 16:17
Definitly on this! Will hopefully get up sometime in march maybe!