GolfGTIforum.co.uk

Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: eddypeck on 05 September 2013, 11:30

Title: thoughts on mk1 wheels
Post by: eddypeck on 05 September 2013, 11:30
I've been offered some "tarantula" mk1 golf alloys, like the ones in this pic:

(http://mediastorage.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/0e/dfa09/da006/466d7/2e31e/8caf3/44f4d/IMG_7913_880x670.JPG?1376494952&displayId=1002)

(these are not them, just a Google image search)

I know they're not the most desirable but I kind of like the retro-ness and just wondered what anyone thinks of them on a early small bumper mk2 GTi. Would they go or look out of place?

And what options for refurb could make them work? It's on a white car so possible bright colour or maybe polished ????
Title: Re: thoughts on mk1 wheels
Post by: gazareth on 05 September 2013, 18:07
if you like them then that's all that matters.
Title: Re: thoughts on mk1 wheels
Post by: dragonfly on 05 September 2013, 19:10
If you are going with OEM look then go for it.
Title: Re: thoughts on mk1 wheels
Post by: Thom89 on 05 September 2013, 19:53
if you like them then that's all that matters.

This is true, but not really an opinion on how they would look on a Mk2...
I like those older wheels on a Mk1 or a mk2 Scirocco, but feel they would be a sideways step on a Mk2 Golf.

Could be made to look nice by painting a darker silver, and polishing the lip to a mirror finish

I still think a set of mint G60 steelies take a lot of beating on a Mk2, for a timeless look

JMO

Thom
Title: Re: thoughts on mk1 wheels
Post by: gazareth on 05 September 2013, 20:08
if you like them then that's all that matters.

This is true, but not really an opinion on how they would look on a Mk2...
I like those older wheels on a Mk1 or a mk2 Scirocco, but feel they would be a sideways step on a Mk2 Golf.

Could be made to look nice by painting a darker silver, and polishing the lip to a mirror finish

I still think a set of mint G60 steelies take a lot of beating on a Mk2, for a timeless look

JMO

Thom
yes but if I like pizza then im not going to have a curry because you like it :laugh:
Title: Re: thoughts on mk1 wheels
Post by: dubber36 on 06 September 2013, 09:35
Personally I think 13's are too small for a Mk2. The tyres will be cheap tho'.
Title: Re: thoughts on mk1 wheels
Post by: Gambit on 06 September 2013, 09:53
Personally I think 13's are too small for a Mk2. The tyres will be cheap tho'.

i agree :)
Title: Re: thoughts on mk1 wheels
Post by: dragonfly on 06 September 2013, 20:08

I still think a set of mint G60 steelies take a lot of beating on a Mk2, for a timeless look

Thom

Amen to that!  :cool:
Title: Re: thoughts on mk1 wheels
Post by: JC on 06 September 2013, 20:20
if you like them then that's all that matters.

This is true, but not really an opinion on how they would look on a Mk2...
I like those older wheels on a Mk1 or a mk2 Scirocco, but feel they would be a sideways step on a Mk2 Golf.

Could be made to look nice by painting a darker silver, and polishing the lip to a mirror finish

I still think a set of mint G60 steelies take a lot of beating on a Mk2, for a timeless look

JMO

Thom
yes but if I like pizza then im not going to have a curry because you like it :laugh:

thankfully you werent asking about the wheels then  :smiley: