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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: Ceefeesh on 27 November 2020, 18:20
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I am about to swap to winter wheels and I am going to store the Miltons (Parkers) I take off. I have looked at wheel bags and there are options. It’s not a big issue and they will be in a garage but can anyone recommend a particular type they have been pleased with? :nerd:
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I’ve got a set that are like the VW wheel storage bags. They’re very similar to the ones at the link below, although I’ve had them for a few years now, so mine were quite a bit cheaper than the ones at the link.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/HEYNER-WheelStar-strong-storage-protective/dp/B0085XJD16/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?_encoding=UTF8&c=ts&dchild=1&keywords=Tyre+Bags&qid=1606502661&s=automotive&sr=1-4&ts_id=2485558031
When they’re bagged up, I store them on a wheel storage tree - similar to this one;
https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/283462830968?rt=nc&_trkparms=aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20161006002618%26meid%3Dbb7971bd497e4f1d89615c1e3c5fc042%26pid%3D100694%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D30%26mehot%3Dnone%26sd%3D373154218768%26itm%3D283462830968%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2386202%26algv%3DDefaultOrganic
My wheel storage tree came with a cover that fits over the stand + wheels to keep them free of dirt and dust while being stored. The cover was a similar to this one;
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/32-4-Tire-Spare-Storage-Cover-Tyre-Wheel-Carry-Bag-Tote-Cover-Protection-Car/383351324067?_trkparms=aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20190917065201%26meid%3D2eb39416d8014a5bbc3dd61a9399d2da%26pid%3D101096%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D12%26mehot%3Dco%26sd%3D283980941351%26itm%3D383351324067%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D2332490%26algv%3DSimplAMLv5PairwiseWebWithDarwoV3BBEV2b&_trksid=p2332490.c101096.m3021
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I’ve got a set that are like the VW wheel storage bags. They’re very similar to the ones at the link below, although I’ve had them for a few years now, so mine were quite a bit cheaper than the ones at the link.
Do the Heyner bags take 18” rims with the tyres (225 x 40 aspect) fitted? Thanks.
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I’ve got a set that are like the VW wheel storage bags. They’re very similar to the ones at the link below, although I’ve had them for a few years now, so mine were quite a bit cheaper than the ones at the link.
Do the Heyner bags take 18” rims with the tyres (40) fitted? Thanks.
The Amazon ad. at the link posted says they’ll hold wheels+tyres with a max circumference of 2,100 mm. 18” wheels with 225/40 R18 tyres fitted have a circumference of approx 2,002 mm so they should be OK.
I know the VW version of those storage bags will take 18” wheels with 225/40 R18 tyres as I had the VW wheel bags when I stored my 18” diamond cut alloys off my mk6 Golf and those wheels had 225/40 tyres fitted. The VW storage bags look almost identical to the Hayner ones apart from the colour, and they’re slightly cheaper than the Heyner ones too, although with a bit of searching, you might find the Heyner version cheaper elsewhere.
Link to the VW version;
https://www.volkswagen.co.uk/owners-and-drivers/accessories-and-merchandise/accessories/000073900/volkswagen-alloy-wheel-bag
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I had looked at the Heyner’s before and thought they were good. I have an Amazon voucher I was given as a gift and it seems like they will be fine. I’ll have a final look and then buy.Thanks you have answered my query about them fitting my wheels and tyres.
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got the heyner one's myself, funny enough used them today, decent and held 19" alloys. link to the one's i got
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00AQM8GDA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Today I ordered the Heyner Medium bags 14 - 18” from Amazon and hopefully they will fit my 18” Miltons with 225 x 40. They get good reviews and seem to be of decent quality.
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Correction, postage is quite high as they are posted from Germany so not such a bargain, my apologies
These seem quite a good price if they are genuine
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003KNBZDU/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ABQDBN3S8ZUN7&psc=1
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Correction, postage is quite high as they are posted from Germany so not such a bargain, my apologies
These seem quite a good price if they are genuine
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003KNBZDU/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ABQDBN3S8ZUN7&psc=1
The price of the storage bags seems good value. The delivery charge of £21.49 is not so good though :shocked:.
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That’s why Heyner’s bags on Amazon with Prime delivery seemed better value. Be careful there’s a supplier for the same item who does charge delivery from Germany. :smiley:
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I am about to swap to winter wheels and I am going to store the Miltons (Parkers) I take off. I have looked at wheel bags and there are options. It’s not a big issue and they will be in a garage but can anyone recommend a particular type they have been pleased with? :nerd:
I find a couple of black bin bags do very nicely, for 10p each!
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I ordered four directly from Heyner yesterday. £29.99 including postage and packing. Arrived today.
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Genuine question, could someone explain why anyone would buy wheel bags to store wheels? What advantage do they have over stacking them in the garage then covering them with a blanket?
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Genuine question, could someone explain why anyone would buy wheel bags to store wheels? What advantage do they have over stacking them in the garage then covering them with a blanket?
Dust / creepy crawlies I reckon. I bought a set to know which wheel came off what side / position so I could mark them on the bags and put them back on the same position.
In the end I found them too awkward to get in and out and also felt I was scratching the surface of the wheel using them plus I couldn't use my wheel tree with them to stack them.
You've got to laugh that they put handles on the bags!!