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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: knobby on 15 June 2005, 00:23

Title: Ronal Turbos????
Post by: knobby on 15 June 2005, 00:23: Hi Guys

Just wondering what wheels to fit to my new Golf, i recon its been lowered a good 40mm (close to 60mm), my old golf had 17" rims on it want a change on the one. Got the new front end coming this week. Decided to go for a plain 5bar grill with just two cross haired spots, recon it should look good. watcha recon?

So back to the wheels, i was thinking of a set of Ronal Turbos, what size though, and what type, i do like the look when they fit a nice big fat low profile tyre to them. i mean like this (http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b185/kn0bby/golfrims.bmp) See what i mean.. Looks good doesnt it.. Its currently sitting on 15" though, suppose if i go with a smaller profile tyre it will sit lower, wont it?

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b185/kn0bby/Image042.jpg)

Let me know your thoughts, any input would be appreciated,

Cheers

Dave
Title: Re: Ronal Turbos????
Post by: Alexg40 on 15 June 2005, 17:01: Turbos with 195/45/15's.

AFAIK they only come in 15x7 (et 38?) Good wheels if you intend to go low.
Title: Re: Ronal Turbos????
Post by: Horney on 15 June 2005, 17:09: CAn I have your old ones when you get the new ones?

Nick
Title: Re: Ronal Turbos????
Post by: knobby on 15 June 2005, 18:21: How much you wanna give me for them? :grin:

Its been lowered a good 40mm.. with the 15" ronals on u recon it would silly...

cheers

Dave
Title: Re: Ronal Turbos????
Post by: keefusg60 on 15 June 2005, 20:22: I've got Ronals on 195/50/15, but you should be OK with 195/45/15.
Go for it, they'll look good!
Title: Re: Ronal Turbos????
Post by: Alexg40 on 15 June 2005, 20:58: They wont look silly just because you're "only" 40mm, when I said they were good if you want to go real low I meant because of the width and offset they allow you to tuck them right up in the arches which wider wheels or wheels with lower et's won't. :laugh:
Title: Re: Ronal Turbos????
Post by: capoot on 15 June 2005, 21:23: i'll have the front end! :grin:
Title: Re: Ronal Turbos????
Post by: knobby on 15 June 2005, 21:42: keefusgti - Wanna post some more pictures of yours in here.. Is yours lowered?

capoot - No problem, mail me golf@getripped.co.uk

Alexg40 - My old mk2 had 17" on and these just fit under the arch, i liked the look, just wondered how mine would look. think its got 14" on at the mo.. So 15" with a lower profile tyre will make the car lower but wont make the arch any closer to the tyre will it... ummm Watacha think??? Any ideas what size tyre.. want a realy nice low profile tyre...
Title: Re: Ronal Turbos????
Post by: capoot on 15 June 2005, 22:04: you have email! :tongue:
Title: Re: Ronal Turbos????
Post by: keefusg60 on 15 June 2005, 22:49: Some more pics of my car, standard G60 Suspension at the mo with the G60 arches too:

(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b223/blueg60/g60-3.jpg)

(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b223/blueg60/g60-1.jpg)

(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b223/blueg60/g60-4.jpg)
Title: Re: Ronal Turbos????
Post by: Chris_D on 15 June 2005, 22:55: lookin nice mate, i really want them wheels, they're :cool: :cool: :cool:
Title: Re: Ronal Turbos????
Post by: keefusg60 on 15 June 2005, 23:08: If Anyone' s interested in a set of these, take a look here:

http://www.dubmeister.co.uk/

Ronal Turbo 2Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â 7X15 ET 28/29 Complete set 4 with Fulda Extremo 195/45 x 15 tyres. Their price ready to fit Ãƒâ€šÃ‚£595.00
Title: Re: Ronal Turbos????
Post by: knobby on 16 June 2005, 00:33: They look sweet as.. Do u recon my silver Golf would contrast with the silvery shiny wheels though... Umm.. :undecided:

Also i wanna go for the stretch tyre look.. Know what sorta tyre i would need to go for and if there any problems with doing this.

Cheers

Dave
PS keefusgti - I'm in love with ur golf.. lol
Title: Re: Ronal Turbos????
Post by: knobby on 16 June 2005, 01:20: Well this is what they might look like.. Ordered new grill and lights today.. gotta try and sort out that bumper sag too.. Can wait to get her on the road...

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b185/kn0bby/ronaL1.jpg)

My mk3 is still for sale too guys.

Cheers

Dave
Title: Re: Ronal Turbos????
Post by: Lewy on 16 June 2005, 18:30: Try these people http://www.advancedautosport.com/ronal.htm they do the rim excl VAT for Ãƒâ€šÃ‚£90, and a set of boots should only set you back Ãƒâ€šÃ‚£120-150.
Title: Re: Ronal Turbos????
Post by: Deefadog on 16 June 2005, 20:17: Personally i don't like those wheels, don't mean to offend everyone, each to there own and all that! I think they look very old! it must just be me :)

I'd go for those deep dish bbs type ones, the ones that a member recently had refurbed, or the whels that dizzie has!

keefusgti - your car is really nice btw, love the colour!

edit - please don't hate me :)
Title: Re: Ronal Turbos????
Post by: Ricky_M on 16 June 2005, 20:52: I'm sure know one will hate you, its just an opinion. Personally I love Ronal Turbos and I'm starting to save for a set.
Title: Re: Ronal Turbos????
Post by: ...joe on 16 June 2005, 21:01: yeah i know what your saying but i like the retro styling of them, want a set as winter wheels but am too tight to spend that much on a second set of rims!!!
Title: Re: Ronal Turbos????
Post by: knobby on 16 June 2005, 23:35: Its that whole retro look... I like it.. :laugh:

The rims that dizzie has got i had on my old golf.. I fancy a change.. i love the big rim look but fancy something smaller and a bit different.. ANd i dont like them i know i could pass them on or sell them on ebay. :tongue:
Title: Re: Ronal Turbos????
Post by: knobby on 16 June 2005, 23:43: Just had an email from dubmeister.co.uk u cant get the stretched tyre look with a 7" wide tyre... they said u could do it with a smart car tyre but the speed rating is too low

Any thoughts?

Dave
Title: Re: Ronal Turbos????
Post by: knobby on 18 June 2005, 01:04: So can i get the stretched look... anyone know?

Cheers

Dave