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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: Hartside on 20 October 2011, 08:17
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I'm after some info on the VW tyre storage bags like this:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-VOLKSWAGEN-ALLOY-WHEEL-BAG-SET-X4-/300607607450?_trksid=p3286.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D3%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D3603580130419021036
Is the back of the wheel bag open like the front or is it enclosed? Reason I ask is that I store my spare alloys on a tyre tree, where the central post of the tree goes through the centre of each wheel and if the bags are enclosed, they would be no good for me (see below)
http://www.reifen.com/de/accessory/ShowTyreStand
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They are open both sides from what I remember
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Yes, the VW ones are open both sides, really just a band of material with a plastic clip either side and some velcro in the middle.
The tyre tree looks like a good job, where did you get it ?
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tyre stand looks very similar to:
http://www.sidc.co.uk/sidc-shop?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=44&category_id=3
Guy at my work has this one and rates it, I'm still not sure just how much damage one would do, NOT having a tyre stand.
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Yes, the VW ones are open both sides, really just a band of material with a plastic clip either side and some velcro in the middle.
The tyre tree looks like a good job, where did you get it ?
Thanks for the info chaps. I got the tyre tree middle of last year from the website that I linked to above.
http://www.reifen.com/de/accessory/ShowTyreStand
Delivery to the UK was just short of 5 Euro, so about 18 Euro all in. (about £15.65)
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:smiley: I was going to build myself a tyre rack but i may just save myself the hassle and buy a couple of trees. :cool:
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:smiley: I was going to build myself a tyre rack but i may just save myself the hassle and buy a couple of trees. :cool:
I have just had an 'extension' fabricated for mine, as the ability to store 20 wheels/tyres was proving too few!!
Wheel racks = win (if you have the space in your garage)
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Anyone looking to buy the tyre bags should get them direct from VW as they are cheaper than ebay at £25 a set. :cool:
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Anyone looking to buy the tyre bags should get them direct from VW as they are cheaper than ebay at £25 a set. :cool:
They were only £20 for the set about a month ago from VW when I got mine!
Might be worth buying 10 sets and sticking them on eBay for a nice easy profit!!
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Anyone looking to buy the tyre bags should get them direct from VW as they are cheaper than ebay at £25 a set. :cool:
They were only £20 for the set about a month ago from VW when I got mine!
Might be worth buying 10 sets and sticking them on eBay for a nice easy profit!!
http://www.volkswagen.co.uk/owners/accessories/alloys/000073900/volkswagen-alloy-wheel-bag?offset=10&previousCategory=all&search=wheel
RRP is £25
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Anywhere where it says RRP = GO in haggling. :laugh:
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Im going to see if i can get some more cheap. :evil:
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http://www.volkswagen.co.uk/owners/accessories/alloys/000073900/volkswagen-alloy-wheel-bag?offset=10&previousCategory=all&search=wheel
RRP is £25
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Maybe so - but I still have my receipt here for £20!
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I have just ordered a second set and managed 20% discount by just asking, works out at £20.. :smiley:
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Anyone looking to buy the tyre bags should get them direct from VW as they are cheaper than ebay at £25 a set. :cool:
They were only £20 for the set about a month ago from VW when I got mine!
http://www.volkswagen.co.uk/owners/accessories/alloys/000073900/volkswagen-alloy-wheel-bag?offset=10&previousCategory=all&search=wheel
RRP is £25
Maybe so - but I still have my receipt here for £20!
I never said you didn't :rolleyes: i just quoted the RRP and link to the part with the part number. I never said people could not get them at that price either, But if someone quotes a price and does not specify thats a discounted price people may jump to the conclution they maybe able to get there 'normal' level of discount off that price. Your post read as "no there not £25 there £20 your price is wrong"
I could probably get them at staff rates ie cost+10 but i would not quote that as the price without stating that was a discounted price.
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I never said you didn't :rolleyes: i just quoted the RRP and link to the part with the part number. I never said people could not get them at that price either, But if someone quotes a price and does not specify thats a discounted price people may jump to the conclution they maybe able to get there 'normal' level of discount off that price. Your post read as "no there not £25 there £20 your price is wrong"
I could probably get them at staff rates ie cost+10 but i would not quote that as the price without stating that was a discounted price.
To be honest I genuinely thought they had either posted the wrong price or the price had gone up - as I never asked for any discount. That's just the price I paid when I collected them. They're a great piece of kit for £20 or £25 - so I wouldn't have complained if they're charged me £25! I was actually shocked when I originally asked about them to find out the £20 was for all 4 - and not per bag!!
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:smiley: I see your confusion.
As a side note it normally lists the list price and sale prices on the reciept before VAT is added. I normally work this out to see what % level of discount i get as it sometimes makes me feel all warm inside :grin:
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I can't see VW keeping the price this low if they start shifting a few sets quickly :rolleyes:
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How are the bags lined to protect the faces of the alloys?
My TD 1.2s and Shadows are stacked up with cardboard and bubblewrap protecting them but bags would take up less space.
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How are the bags lined to protect the faces of the alloys?
My TD 1.2s and Shadows are stacked up with cardboard and bubblewrap protecting them but bags would take up less space.
They aren't.
The nylon material protects the trye and rim, but if the spokes curve outwards like my VW Racing wheels do, then they can be damaged.
Fortunately, if you stack them upright or on a wheel rack, the exposed spokes on one wheel sit inside the back of it's neighbouring wheel, so all is well.
The main advantage is *some* protection with the added bonus of being able to carry them easily, and store any specific bolts in the provided pockets in the wheel bags (handy if you are swapping taper seat to radius seat bolts)
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Thanks Glen.
No room in my pokey garage for a wheel rack unless I chuck some other junk out. Maybe it's time I chucked some other junk out ...
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Thanks Glen.
No room in my pokey garage for a wheel rack unless I chuck some other junk out. Maybe it's time I chucked some other junk out ...
Throw the junk out and get a wheel rack fabricated.
A good wheel rack can be fitted high up out of the way, and offer great, secure storage for wheels and tyres...
A local Blacksmith/fabricator will be able to knock one up cheaply.
In fact, don't do it.
You will then decide you need more wheels to fill it.
Then you will extend it...
And buy even more wheels.
Trust me...it's a slippery slope :-)