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General => Cosmetic and bodywork matters => Topic started by: Nor on 21 May 2015, 16:22

Title: Are these genuine Monza wheels? (pics inside)
Post by: Nor on 21 May 2015, 16:22

Hi all, first post and looking for some help. Bought myself a MK6 GTI. Love it, but it has non standard wheels on it and I'd like to put 18" Monzas on it. So, the hunt began the other day.

Would anyone be able to tell me if these are genuine. Going to pick them up tonight (if they are)

(http://www.easilydone.co.uk/golf/wheel1.png)

(http://www.easilydone.co.uk/golf/wheel2.png)

(http://www.easilydone.co.uk/golf/wheel3.png)

(http://www.easilydone.co.uk/golf/wheel4.png)


Pic of car how it is right now

(http://www.easilydone.co.uk/golf/golf-gti-1k.png)

Many thanks - and hello all!

Title: Re: Are these genuine Monza wheels? (pics inside)
Post by: Nor on 21 May 2015, 16:34

Looks like it says JWL and VIA

http://cartype.com/pages/2101/jwl_stamp_on_alloy_wheels

Which, I'm assuming means they're replicas made in Japan. My understanding is it's only BBS and Ronal who make the genuine wheels.

Question now is, are they good or bad replicas...

Title: Re: Are these genuine Monza wheels? (pics inside)
Post by: Booth11 on 21 May 2015, 17:01

I would say they are replicas, but to be sure post a pic showing the whole wheel in the mk6 section and I'm sure someone can tell you.  There was a thread with pics showing showing noticeable physical differences between replica and oem, but I'm afraid I can't find it.

Title: Re: Are these genuine Monza wheels? (pics inside)
Post by: Booth11 on 21 May 2015, 17:04

Found it http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=265043.msg2436194#msg2436194

Title: Re: Are these genuine Monza wheels? (pics inside)
Post by: Nor on 21 May 2015, 17:35

Thanks Booth. The rim on the replicas looks much wider. Appreciate the help. Think that thread you posted has made my mind up.