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Title: Cheap alternative to alloys
Post by: Edi35 on 20 July 2012, 13:35: Here you go, a bit if fun, managed to pick these 225/100/22 for about €6 each from an Intermarche in Provence :laugh:

(http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv17/Edi30/bb3807c7.jpg)
Title: Re: Cheap alternative to alloys
Post by: dubber36 on 20 July 2012, 14:04: A huge improvement over the Glendales. :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: Cheap alternative to alloys
Post by: MAW73 on 20 July 2012, 14:16: Quote from: dubber36 on 20 July 2012, 14:04
A huge improvement over the Glendales. :laugh: :laugh:

Ouch :grin:
Title: Re: Cheap alternative to alloys
Post by: Rislar on 20 July 2012, 14:26: :grin:Love it, can you get me some :cool:
Title: Re: Cheap alternative to alloys
Post by: Mr GTD on 20 July 2012, 14:34: :laugh:
Title: Re: Cheap alternative to alloys
Post by: ScottA on 20 July 2012, 14:56: Quote from: MAW73 on 20 July 2012, 14:16
Quote from: dubber36 on 20 July 2012, 14:04
A huge improvement over the Glendales. :laugh: :laugh:

Ouch :grin:

but fair :lipsrsealed: :laugh:
Title: Re: Cheap alternative to alloys
Post by: Ed35 chunk on 20 July 2012, 16:26: Lol
Title: Re: Cheap alternative to alloys
Post by: carl1 on 20 July 2012, 16:35: just needs lowering now tho.
Title: Re: Cheap alternative to alloys
Post by: wigit on 20 July 2012, 17:35: my wife would still kerb them
Title: Re: Cheap alternative to alloys
Post by: Raffe on 20 July 2012, 19:07: Looks like you have bonnet vents :huh:
Title: Re: Cheap alternative to alloys
Post by: Buck on 20 July 2012, 19:41: They really suit the car - can we make this a sticky?

PS What's the grip like? :laugh:
Title: Re: Cheap alternative to alloys
Post by: dubber36 on 20 July 2012, 21:08: I bet they're good in the wet.
Title: Re: Cheap alternative to alloys
Post by: MBCGTI on 21 July 2012, 20:20: Quote from: dubber36 on 20 July 2012, 21:08
I bet they're good in the wet.

Beat me to it!!
Title: Re: Cheap alternative to alloys
Post by: Edi35 on 22 July 2012, 07:15: Ride is fantastic but handling is a bit floaty and I can confirm they are a lot if fun in the wet :laugh: also no
problem with the clearance on the arches being on the outside :grin:
Title: Re: Cheap alternative to alloys
Post by: Mr_F on 23 July 2012, 09:01: Wouldn't like a blow out at speed.....

BOOM!
Title: Re: Cheap alternative to alloys
Post by: Mr_F on 23 July 2012, 09:02: PS, how is the front of your car not a bug massacre if you've been driving through france in the sun!?
Title: Re: Cheap alternative to alloys
Post by: Edi35 on 23 July 2012, 11:16: Because I washed it, keep it clean OCD is too strong :smiley:
Title: Re: Cheap alternative to alloys
Post by: Mr_F on 23 July 2012, 18:45: the force is strong in you! I just haven't worked out whether your good or bad.
Title: Re: Cheap alternative to alloys
Post by: Edi35 on 23 July 2012, 19:06: Quote from: Mr_F on 23 July 2012, 18:45
the force is strong in you! I just haven't worked out whether your good or bad.

I must be good as I have a Golf, its those migrating to other marques that have gone to the dark side :laugh:
Title: Re: Cheap alternative to alloys
Post by: dubber36 on 23 July 2012, 20:09: Doesn't everyone take their car cleaning kit on holiday? :undecided:
Title: Re: Cheap alternative to alloys
Post by: Jimble on 23 July 2012, 20:24: Quote from: dubber36 on 23 July 2012, 20:09
Doesn't everyone take their car cleaning kit on holiday? :undecided:

Course not.............. :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: Cheap alternative to alloys
Post by: Mr GTD on 23 July 2012, 22:58: Quote from: dubber36 on 23 July 2012, 20:09
Doesn't everyone take their car cleaning kit on holiday? :undecided:

I do...But only when holidaying in the UK of course and as I have 22mnth old were be holidaying in he UK for a little while...
Title: Re: Cheap alternative to alloys
Post by: SRGTD on 23 July 2012, 23:41: Quote from: dubber36 on 23 July 2012, 20:09
Doesn't everyone take their car cleaning kit on holiday? :undecided:

No, don't normally take my car on holiday, so wouldn't have any need for car cleaning kit :grin: :laugh:
Title: Re: Cheap alternative to alloys
Post by: dubber36 on 24 July 2012, 08:29: Quote from: SRGTD on 23 July 2012, 23:41
Quote from: dubber36 on 23 July 2012, 20:09
Doesn't everyone take their car cleaning kit on holiday? :undecided:

No, don't normally take my car on holiday, so wouldn't have any need for car cleaning kit :grin: :laugh:

If I didn't take my car on holiday, my caravan would never get there. :grin:
Title: Re: Cheap alternative to alloys
Post by: Mr_F on 24 July 2012, 11:27: Having the car on holiday IS PART OF THE HOLIDAY! how often do you get open roads, no time pressures to be somewhere. You can just DRIVE!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Cheap alternative to alloys
Post by: Edi35 on 24 July 2012, 11:39: Quote from: Mr_F on 24 July 2012, 11:27
Having the car on holiday IS PART OF THE HOLIDAY! how often do you get open roads, no time pressures to be somewhere. You can just DRIVE!!!!!!!!!!

+1, I usually have one holiday a year which involves the GTI, get to use it properly rather than just the every day school run, shopping etc..
Title: Re: Cheap alternative to alloys
Post by: SRGTD on 24 July 2012, 19:45: Quote from: Mr_F on 24 July 2012, 11:27
Having the car on holiday IS PART OF THE HOLIDAY! how often do you get open roads, no time pressures to be somewhere. You can just DRIVE!!!!!!!!!!

I couldn't agree more, but I've been fortunate enough to travel to some far flung places on my holidays over the past few years that require a lengthy flight to get there. The downside is I have to leave the car at home.

Might be going to Scotland later this year for a week or two. If so, I won't be leaving the car at home; can't pass by the opportunity of driving on scenic open roads with minimal traffic and breathtaking views.