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Title: On the hunt for wheels - 18" Mk5/Mk6 wheels!
Post by: Ess_Three on 25 September 2011, 17:14
It must have been a good year since I bought some wheels...and I'm feeling the need to add to my collection, so looking to see what's available!

Mk5/Mk5 18" wheels.

They must be 18", 7.5"/8.0" or 8.5" wide depending on offset.

Genuine VW or decent aftermarket wheels....don't mind a bit of scuffing as I'm prone to a spot of re-furbing.

No multi-drilled wheels.

Basically, OEM VW/Audi etc, BBS, Ronal, etc.

Anybody got any sitting doing nothing, that they want to part with?


I've posted in the Wanted section too...but I may have more luck in here.
Title: Re: On the hunt for wheels - 18" Mk5/Mk6 wheels!
Post by: Exonian on 25 September 2011, 17:20
That's the spirit!
But are these to go on a mk5 or is the decision made and you're to keep the mk6?
Your mk6 is amazing and really should be kept.

I'll keep an eye out as I wander round the various forums in the middle of the night.
There's a set of Audi Fat Fives on the Scirocco forum that aren't cheap but a bit unusual.
I've just let a mint set with good tyres go.
I also know of a possible set of Black Monzas but not sure if he's still selling (my old set) or even if that's your thing.
Title: Re: On the hunt for wheels - 18" Mk5/Mk6 wheels!
Post by: Ess_Three on 25 September 2011, 17:31
That's the spirit!
But are these to go on a mk5 or is the decision made and you're to keep the mk6?
Your mk6 is amazing and really should be kept.

I'll keep an eye out as I wander round the various forums in the middle of the night.
There's a set of Audi Fat Fives on the Scirocco forum that aren't cheap but a bit unusual.
I've just let a mint set with good tyres go.
I also know of a possible set of Black Monzas but not sure if he's still selling (my old set) or even if that's your thing.

Well...I'm not sure what they will go on.  :grin:

I have given my winter BBS CHs to my girlfriend...with the promise of the matching 'spare' set for summer with summer tyres on....since she is offering to ferry my sorry ass about for a year.

So I will need some winter wheels...and new winter tyres!!

Unless I buy some wheels she likes more, so I can steal my CHs back again!

Either way...they could go on a Mk5 or a Mk6...
But I will be keeping my Mk6.  :smug:


I am open to all suggestions...I quite fancy a change!
One simply cannot have too many wheels to choose from  :tongue:
Title: Re: On the hunt for wheels - 18" Mk5/Mk6 wheels!
Post by: Exonian on 25 September 2011, 17:41
A man after my own heart.

And it is so good to hear you're going to keep the red rocket, ooops, I'm beginning to sound like Asker, errr I mean the mk6.

I copy and pasted the fat fives for another guy on the mk5 forum as you need to be a member on the Scirocco forum. Not sure if they're your cup of tea but they are such an easy design to clean that they'd be ideal for winters:

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,34903.0.html
Title: Re: On the hunt for wheels - 18" Mk5/Mk6 wheels!
Post by: am1w on 25 September 2011, 18:31
There is nothing like extreme wheel therapy in situations that require a radical approach.  :smiley:
Title: Re: On the hunt for wheels - 18" Mk5/Mk6 wheels!
Post by: R32UK on 25 September 2011, 18:48
I have 2 sets I may get rid of... PM me for details  :smiley:
Title: Re: On the hunt for wheels - 18" Mk5/Mk6 wheels!
Post by: Exonian on 25 September 2011, 18:55
^^^ Those Audi 19s are the nicest wheels in the world ... ever!!
Title: Re: On the hunt for wheels - 18" Mk5/Mk6 wheels!
Post by: R32UK on 25 September 2011, 19:04
^^^ Those Audi 19s are the nicest wheels in the world ... ever!!

unfortunately they arent the ones I am selling  :grin:


may just keep them for a secret future project  :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: On the hunt for wheels - 18" Mk5/Mk6 wheels!
Post by: Ess_Three on 26 September 2011, 06:12
I have 2 sets I may get rid of... PM me for details  :smiley:

PMd.  :smiley:
Title: Re: On the hunt for wheels - 18" Mk5/Mk6 wheels!
Post by: Ess_Three on 26 September 2011, 06:17
A man after my own heart.

And it is so good to hear you're going to keep the red rocket, ooops, I'm beginning to sound like Asker, errr I mean the mk6.

I copy and pasted the fat fives for another guy on the mk5 forum as you need to be a member on the Scirocco forum. Not sure if they're your cup of tea but they are such an easy design to clean that they'd be ideal for winters:

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,34903.0.html

They are coullstar's wheels - Graeme Coull - a mate of mine, who was down at GTI International with us this year!

I did see them, but at 8.5" wide, the offset is a bit low to fit the Mk6, in my mind.
I'm not into this whole stretch/poke/tuck show boll*cks...and I know how close my 8.5" 192 are on a 52mm offset...so a 45mm offset will likely have them out of the arches.

Well spotted though...and if they were 8" wide, they'd be perfect winter wheels.
Title: Re: On the hunt for wheels - 18" Mk5/Mk6 wheels!
Post by: Neil gti on 28 September 2011, 22:37
Mk5 R32 wheels any good, my last years winter wheels,
Taking tyres off and fitting OZs for this years winter wellies   :smiley:

Wheels only £200 + pp  :wink:

(http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt94/NeilGti/Jack/MK6%20GTI/Neilscamera057.jpg)

(http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt94/NeilGti/Jack/MK6%20GTI/Neilscamera055.jpg)
Title: Re: On the hunt for wheels - 18" Mk5/Mk6 wheels!
Post by: Exonian on 29 September 2011, 06:05
A man after my own heart.

And it is so good to hear you're going to keep the red rocket, ooops, I'm beginning to sound like Asker, errr I mean the mk6.

I copy and pasted the fat fives for another guy on the mk5 forum as you need to be a member on the Scirocco forum. Not sure if they're your cup of tea but they are such an easy design to clean that they'd be ideal for winters:

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,34903.0.html

They are coullstar's wheels - Graeme Coull - a mate of mine, who was down at GTI International with us this year!

I did see them, but at 8.5" wide, the offset is a bit low to fit the Mk6, in my mind.
I'm not into this whole stretch/poke/tuck show boll*cks...and I know how close my 8.5" 192 are on a 52mm offset...so a 45mm offset will likely have them out of the arches.

Well spotted though...and if they were 8" wide, they'd be perfect winter wheels.
I wondered if you knew him being as he's local to you. He crops up on lots of forums.

Sold now too.  :smiley:
Title: Re: On the hunt for wheels - 18" Mk5/Mk6 wheels!
Post by: Mr_F on 29 September 2011, 10:39
damn it, I'd probably have had those!
Title: Re: On the hunt for wheels - 18" Mk5/Mk6 wheels!
Post by: Buck on 29 September 2011, 13:56
Mk5 R32 wheels any good, my last years winter wheels,
Taking tyres off and fitting OZs for this years winter wellies   :smiley:

Wheels only £200 + pp  :wink:

(http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt94/NeilGti/Jack/MK6%20GTI/Neilscamera057.jpg)



Neil

A few questions please: -

Are they genuine or replicas?
Are all the wheels in good nick (I'd expect so as I know you are particular!)
Presume these are 18s? What tyres size do they need?
What brand tyres did you have? I was looking at Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme for my winters


If I bought I could collect depending whereabouts in E Yorks you are - I'm in Huddersfield so straight down the 62...

Thanks
Adrian
Title: Re: On the hunt for wheels - 18" Mk5/Mk6 wheels!
Post by: Neil gti on 29 September 2011, 20:39
^^^

Genuine R32 Alloys,
A couple of wheels have a small amount of kerb rash,   (was gonna get them powder coated in Gunmetal, but never got round to it )
I had 235s x 18"
Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme for my winter Tyres awesome grip and just fill you with confidence,

Giving Glen 1st refusal on these  :smiley:

Title: Re: On the hunt for wheels - 18" Mk5/Mk6 wheels!
Post by: Buck on 29 September 2011, 21:40
Thanks Neil

I'll wait to see if Glen wants these (or not) and take it from there.

If I could have 2nd opportunity.

Cheers
Adrian
Title: Re: On the hunt for wheels - 18" Mk5/Mk6 wheels!
Post by: Neil gti on 30 September 2011, 03:38
Thanks Neil

I'll wait to see if Glen wants these (or not) and take it from there.

If I could have 2nd opportunity.

Cheers
Adrian

Had a couple of PMs about these now, but you are closest to me Adrian, so would save me messing around posting them if Glen dosn't want em  :wink:

I'm in Hull
Title: Re: On the hunt for wheels - 18" Mk5/Mk6 wheels!
Post by: Buck on 30 September 2011, 07:49
Thanks Neil

Keep me posted.

Thanks
Title: Re: On the hunt for wheels - 18" Mk5/Mk6 wheels!
Post by: Ess_Three on 30 September 2011, 12:50
Thanks Neil

I'll wait to see if Glen wants these (or not) and take it from there.

If I could have 2nd opportunity.

Cheers
Adrian

Had a couple of PMs about these now, but you are closest to me Adrian, so would save me messing around posting them if Glen dosn't want em  :wink:

I'm in Hull

Discussed with Adrian via PM today and we've agreed he should buy these from Neil.
Closer and easier for both parties.

Make it so  :grin:
Title: Re: On the hunt for wheels - 18" Mk5/Mk6 wheels!
Post by: Buck on 30 September 2011, 13:35
Big thanks to Glen for his generosity in stepping aside

Neil I'll PM you my details and hope we can talk over the weekend?

Cheers
Adrian
Title: Re: On the hunt for wheels - 18" Mk5/Mk6 wheels!
Post by: Neil gti on 30 September 2011, 21:11
Big thanks to Glen for his generosity in stepping aside

Neil I'll PM you my details and hope we can talk over the weekend?

Cheers
Adrian


Adrian,
checked the wheels today and i have got 225s fitted not 235s
Made by Ronal OEM VW
7.5J X 18 et 51
need a bit of TLC but ideal as winters, cheap as chips  :smiley:
Yours for £200
Will remove tyres early next week and give you a call  :wink:
Title: Re: On the hunt for wheels - 18" Mk5/Mk6 wheels!
Post by: Buck on 30 September 2011, 21:58
Cheers Neil

Off to source some winter rubber  :wink:
Title: Re: On the hunt for wheels - 18" Mk5/Mk6 wheels!
Post by: Ess_Three on 01 October 2011, 06:00
Adrian,
checked the wheels today and i have got 225s fitted not 235s

It was your 19s you had 235s on Neil...are you getting on a bit?  :wink:

Glad it's all resolved...two happy parties.   :smiley:
Title: Re: On the hunt for wheels - 18" Mk5/Mk6 wheels!
Post by: Neil gti on 01 October 2011, 06:07
Adrian,
checked the wheels today and i have got 225s fitted not 235s

It was your 19s you had 235s on Neil...are you getting on a bit?  :wink:

Glad it's all resolved...two happy parties.   :smiley:

Kev
Tis Birthday next week the big 45  :grin: still feel like 20 thou, but my memory is crap

I'm sure your other half will look after your BBSs  :cry: get her some stealies  :grin: