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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: Ginge 35Edition on 06 May 2012, 22:06

Title: Calling all Helios fans!!!!
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 06 May 2012, 22:06

Take a look at these, wish I had the cash at the moment!  :cry:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volkswagen-Phaeton-Helios-19-Alloy-Wheels-Golf-Audi-VW-5x112-Fully-Refurbed-/270971712725?pt=UK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Trims_Car_Rims_ET&hash=item3f172c34d5#ht_500wt_922

If ya not sure what they look like just put VW Helios Golf into Google images and you'll see some awesome pictures of how they look on mk5's and 6.

Title: Re: Calling all Helios fans!!!!
Post by: Mr GTD on 06 May 2012, 22:11

At first when seeing them on the eBay ad I was like "na don't like'em"...but after googling they look HOT!

There quite pricey tho...

Title: Re: Calling all Helios fans!!!!
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 06 May 2012, 22:13

They look huge don't they!! Wrap them in decent rubber and they stunning!

Title: Re: Calling all Helios fans!!!!
Post by: mjp on 07 May 2012, 08:10

Where I live Helios is over played. OEM sets go for 500 pounds new. Reps go for 400 pounds here.

Title: Re: Calling all Helios fans!!!!
Post by: KennyGTI on 07 May 2012, 09:02

Much rather have a set of new BBS at that price!  :shocked:

Title: Re: Calling all Helios fans!!!!
Post by: Snoopy on 07 May 2012, 09:10

Quote from: KennyGTI on 07 May 2012, 09:02

Much rather have a set of new BBS at that price!  :shocked:

especially since ones been welded, who knows what the referb is covering up..

Title: Re: Calling all Helios fans!!!!
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 07 May 2012, 09:17

Quote from: mjp on 07 May 2012, 08:10

Where I live Helios is over played. OEM sets go for 500 pounds new. Reps go for 400 pounds here.

Where you shopping?

Title: Re: Calling all Helios fans!!!!
Post by: mjp on 07 May 2012, 09:33

Quote from: Ginge 35Edition on 07 May 2012, 09:17

Quote from: mjp on 07 May 2012, 08:10

Where I live Helios is over played. OEM sets go for 500 pounds new. Reps go for 400 pounds here.

Where you shopping?

From VW in South Africa. OEM Helios go for 130 pounds each.

Title: Re: Calling all Helios fans!!!!
Post by: SteveP on 07 May 2012, 09:52

I loved the helios on mine  :smiley:

(http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk207/Stevep_010/DSCF2506.jpg)

(http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk207/Stevep_010/DSCF2493.jpg)

(http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk207/Stevep_010/DSCF2492.jpg)

Title: Re: Calling all Helios fans!!!!
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 07 May 2012, 10:01

Very nice, was is lowered too or was that std ride height?

Title: Re: Calling all Helios fans!!!!
Post by: SteveP on 07 May 2012, 10:12

Yep it was on H&R springs at that point  :smiley:

Title: Re: Calling all Helios fans!!!!
Post by: vw bob on 07 May 2012, 13:36

SteveP would you recommend 19" Helios or better sticking to 18" rims for ride quality and handling. Always liked them on your car looked spot on.

Cheers

Title: Re: Calling all Helios fans!!!!
Post by: SteveP on 07 May 2012, 14:18

18's for handling and comfort and 19's for the looks  :cool:

Title: Re: Calling all Helios fans!!!!
Post by: Edi35 on 08 May 2012, 11:59

Quote from: SteveP on 07 May 2012, 14:18

18's for handling and comfort and 19's for the looks  :cool:

18's for comfort yes but the turn in and steering on 19's is better. Depending on wheel design both sizes look great.