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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: andymcd on 31 May 2012, 23:23

Title: MK6 GTI Alloys
Post by: andymcd on 31 May 2012, 23:23
Hi,
Just purchased a 2009 VW Golf 2.0 TDI 3 door in white. It currently has 16" alloys however want to upgrade to the 18" GTI ones. I have read that there are two types, monza and monza shadows, can anyone provide pictures of both so I can decide what i would prefer. Also, in terms of fitment... would they fit my golf?? I have seen alot on ebay but i dont think they are genuine.
Regards,
Andy
Title: Re: MK6 GTI Alloys
Post by: Jimble on 31 May 2012, 23:38
Monzas are 17" and are silver Monza shadows are 18" with a polished face with black inserts, i'd say the majority of mk6 owners go for the shadow upgrade, have a look in here mate:

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=158784.0

I personally would go for just Monza's on a standard white car but thats just my 2p.

Welcome btw :cool:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI Alloys
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 01 June 2012, 06:41
Go for 18" and only buy genuine ones. I'm sure there are folks on here that could tell you what to look for.
Title: Re: MK6 GTI Alloys
Post by: KennyGTI on 01 June 2012, 07:41
Genuine ones will fit your golf, mk5 and 6 golfs have a 5 x 112 stud pattern on them where as the mk4 is 5 x  100.

Please don't buy reps from eBay you would regret it. Plenty of second hand ones on there anyways. Some are very cheap as they a scratched and curbed the hell out of, I would buy them and get them refurbished to a style I like.  :wink:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI Alloys
Post by: dubber36 on 01 June 2012, 08:25
Unless you have sports suspension, 18" wheels will visually exagerate the ride height and wheel arch gap.  :wink:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI Alloys
Post by: MAW73 on 01 June 2012, 10:02
I would got from some genuine 17" monza's and get them powder coated in satin black.

This wouldn't mess with the cars susspension set up and you would stand out from the crowd  :smiley:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI Alloys
Post by: Jimble on 01 June 2012, 11:49
I would got from some genuine 17" monza's and get them powder coated in satin black.

This wouldn't mess with the cars susspension set up and you would stand out from the crowd  :smiley:

You still selling yours Martin? Or have you sold them?
Title: Re: MK6 GTI Alloys
Post by: Mr GTD on 01 June 2012, 13:18
Go for the Monza Shadows, there's been a few gen sets on the Bay recently but there not cheap...I got mine thro a forum member for £650 brand new then spent another £480 getting good rubber on them...
Title: Re: MK6 GTI Alloys
Post by: andymcd on 01 June 2012, 19:44
thanks for the help think i will go with 18" shadow monzas but in terms of where i will purchase them I am undecided! garage quoted £400 each!
Title: Re: MK6 GTI Alloys
Post by: MAW73 on 02 June 2012, 07:23
I would got from some genuine 17" monza's and get them powder coated in satin black.

This wouldn't mess with the cars susspension set up and you would stand out from the crowd  :smiley:

You still selling yours Martin? Or have you sold them?

Yes Jim, sold them to mk5 chap off the forum who lived fairly local  :smiley:

So all I have is one measly set of monza shadows which are on the car.

Shall stay this way until I sell her now.
Title: Re: MK6 GTI Alloys
Post by: Mr GTD on 03 June 2012, 21:08
Here you go mate....http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vw-Audi-Monza-18-Alloy-Wheels-/120925168804?pt=UK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Trims_Car_Rims_ET&hash=item1c27b3a4a4#ht_758wt_90
Title: Re: MK6 GTI Alloys
Post by: Mr GTD on 07 July 2012, 19:34
Don't know if you've bought any yet Andy but these have just popped up on the bay Some refurbed Monza 2's right  HERE (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-VW-18-MONZA-2-ALLOYs-AUDI-A6-A4-GOLF-PASSAT-SEAT-MK5-MK6-REFURBISHED-/160834783967?pt=UK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Rims_Car_Wheels_ET&hash=item2572800adf#ht_965wt_922)
Title: Re: MK6 GTI Alloys
Post by: MAW73 on 08 July 2012, 10:42
I'm liking these alloys.... Not sure how they would work out with the et45 though

http://www.bmautosport.co.uk/showroom/product_info.php/used-genuine-bmw-e46-sport-alloys-fully-refurbed-wide-rear-p-382?cPath=51_154_123
Title: Re: MK6 GTI Alloys
Post by: Mr GTD on 23 September 2012, 18:36
Hi,
Just purchased a 2009 VW Golf 2.0 TDI 3 door in white. It currently has 16" alloys however want to upgrade to the 18" GTI ones. I have read that there are two types, monza and monza shadows, can anyone provide pictures of both so I can decide what i would prefer. Also, in terms of fitment... would they fit my golf?? I have seen alot on ebay but i dont think they are genuine.
Regards,
Andy

Just for you Andy...A Gen set of Shadows (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MK6-Golf-GTI-OEM-Shaddow-MONZA-alloys-18-MINT-/230854431720?pt=UK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Trims_Car_Rims_ET&hash=item35bfff13e8#ht_500wt_922)

All seem in excellent condition bar a tiny mark on one of them, personally tho for those interested I wud ask the seller to post inner wheel pics of the part number and stamps for clarification...
Title: Re: MK6 GTI Alloys
Post by: Jimmymature on 23 September 2012, 20:43
I wouldn't go near a seller like this one.



JIm
Title: Re: MK6 GTI Alloys
Post by: MS1COYS on 23 September 2012, 21:00
I wouldn't go near a seller like this one.



JIm

Amen to that. Much like f**king a gypsy tart, you should stay away!
Title: Re: MK6 GTI Alloys
Post by: Mr GTD on 23 September 2012, 21:35
Yep I did check his feedback, I personally wudnt touch these but thort well I might aswel post it....
Title: Re: MK6 GTI Alloys
Post by: MS1COYS on 23 September 2012, 21:37
Yep I did check his feedback, I personally wudnt touch these but thort well I might aswel post it....

Yeah why not. Nothing like playing a practical joke on someone and for under £500 it's a bargain  :wink: :grin:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI Alloys
Post by: Exonian on 24 September 2012, 05:52
There's a mint set available from a forum member here for £268 per wheel  :smiley:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI Alloys
Post by: MS1COYS on 24 September 2012, 08:20
There's a mint set available from a forum member here for £268 per wheel  :smiley:

Nearly £1100 quid?

I've seen ones of average to good condition, with the standard 'white worm' selling for between £400-600. You can then spend £250 on getting them refurbed to an 'as new' condition and you'll have spent anywhere between £700 and £900.  :smiley:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI Alloys
Post by: Mr GTD on 24 September 2012, 09:30
There's a mint set available from a forum member here for £268 per wheel  :smiley:

Nearly £1100 quid?

I've seen ones of average to good condition, with the standard 'white worm' selling for between £400-600. You can then spend £250 on getting them refurbed to an 'as new' condition and you'll have spent anywhere between £700 and £900.  :smiley:

I spent £650 on brand spankers and then spent another £480 getting them wrapped in good rubber...
Title: Re: MK6 GTI Alloys
Post by: Mr GTD on 08 October 2012, 11:45
Didn't want to start another topic but I stumbled across these while on the Bay...GLENDALES (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-19-VW-GOLF-GTI-EDITION-35-GLENDALE-ALLOY-WHEELS-MK5-MK6-VOLKSWAGON-/221133257501?pt=UK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Rims_Car_Wheels_ET&hash=item337c91bb1d#ht_5643wt_1026) ? Over the seller tho, going on his feedback...and the fact that he doesn't mention collection in the ad...

So if your interested BE CAREFUL!!!!
Title: Re: MK6 GTI Alloys
Post by: Raffe on 08 October 2012, 19:05
So my wife has manage to kerb the n/s front alloy, not too bad as she scuffed it parking rather than clocked a kerb but a trip to the refurbishers is required.

I am going to use Pristine in Milton Keynes as they are local so I will do before and after pics, fingers crossed they do a good job :undecided:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI Alloys
Post by: Mr GTD on 08 October 2012, 20:51
So my wife has manage to kerb the n/s front alloy, not too bad as she scuffed it parking rather than clocked a kerb but a trip to the refurbishers is required.

I am going to use Pristine in Milton Keynes as they are local so I will do before and after pics, fingers crossed they do a good job :undecided:

Heard good things of them mate I'm sure there come back good as new...please cud you quote the price for the refurb, be good to see what price diff is between Lepsons & Pristine...
Title: Re: MK6 GTI Alloys
Post by: Raffe on 08 October 2012, 21:34
So my wife has manage to kerb the n/s front alloy, not too bad as she scuffed it parking rather than clocked a kerb but a trip to the refurbishers is required.

I am going to use Pristine in Milton Keynes as they are local so I will do before and after pics, fingers crossed they do a good job :undecided:

Heard good things of them mate I'm sure there come back good as new...please cud you quote the price for the refurb, be good to see what price diff is between Lepsons & Pristine...

They have quoted me £84 which sounds very reasonable to me having described the wheel over he phone, expecting it to be more when I drop wheel off, we'll see and I will post up.

Irony of it was wife had gone to charity shop with some clothes, so trying to do something good has cost us the best part of £100 :rolleyes:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI Alloys
Post by: Mr GTD on 08 October 2012, 22:04
So my wife has manage to kerb the n/s front alloy, not too bad as she scuffed it parking rather than clocked a kerb but a trip to the refurbishers is required.

I am going to use Pristine in Milton Keynes as they are local so I will do before and after pics, fingers crossed they do a good job :undecided:

Heard good things of them mate I'm sure there come back good as new...please cud you quote the price for the refurb, be good to see what price diff is between Lepsons & Pristine...

They have quoted me £84 which sounds very reasonable to me having described the wheel over he phone, expecting it to be more when I drop wheel off, we'll see and I will post up.

Irony of it was wife had gone to charity shop with some clothes, so trying to do something good has cost us the best part of £100 :rolleyes:

These things happen, if the £84 inc vat then that's the same as I got charged from Lepsons, worked out £70 + vat...
Title: Re: MK6 GTI Alloys
Post by: Mr GTD on 08 October 2012, 22:08
Any of you R boys wonna spare Gen Talladega x1 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Genuine-Golf-Alloy-Wheel-Tyre-Talladega-18-5K0601025H-/160893722575?pt=UK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Rims_Car_Wheels_ET&hash=item2576035fcf#ht_533wt_689)
Title: Re: MK6 GTI Alloys
Post by: Ess_Three on 09 October 2012, 09:35
There's a mint set available from a forum member here for £268 per wheel  :smiley:

Did they come from where I think they came from?
Title: Re: MK6 GTI Alloys
Post by: Snoopy on 09 October 2012, 10:09
Probably
Title: Re: MK6 GTI Alloys
Post by: Exonian on 09 October 2012, 15:40
There's a mint set available from a forum member here for £268 per wheel  :smiley:

Did they come from where I think they came from?

 :wink:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI Alloys
Post by: Ess_Three on 09 October 2012, 19:36
There's a mint set available from a forum member here for £268 per wheel  :smiley:

Did they come from where I think they came from?

 :wink:

I hear you.  :whistle:
They are indeed like new.