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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: wolfrace on 03 December 2003, 17:29

Title: Does size matter?
Post by: wolfrace on 03 December 2003, 17:29

Got a choice and can only afford the one set...ex brother in law has the following to offer. I have to make up my mind so he can stick the ones I dont want on his girlfriends golf.

BBS Splits 16" (expensive)
BBS 15" (original VR6 alloys - reasonably priced)

The 16" BBS splits look good - but I had a lot of problems with my last ones? But they do look great! But so do the BBS VR6 15" too?????

Also will that extra inch make all the diffrence do you think? ;)

Title: Re:Does size matter?
Post by: AdamB on 03 December 2003, 17:50

I say this every time - go for the best ones, Mate. You will only regret not getting the Split rims 6 months down the line. Even if a bit of arch modding is needed, you still wont regret it once they are on.

Title: Re:Does size matter?
Post by: Golfgal on 03 December 2003, 17:51

hell yeah

go 4 the splits if not i'll have them  :-*

Title: Re:Does size matter?
Post by: Danr on 04 December 2003, 01:00

u tryin to buy up all golf parts or sommat golfgal, new car, g60 lights, want these wheels  :-\

Title: Re:Does size matter?
Post by: Golfgal on 04 December 2003, 10:28

g60 lights??

I want a mk1 and i'm gaggin for some bbs splits but that ain't too much to ask for - its nearly xmas  ;D

Title: Re:Does size matter?
Post by: N-Wales_vr6 on 04 December 2003, 23:06

If you get the 16s you wont need arch adjustments BUT the tyres are dearer than 17s!!! Also there is a fault on the vag 16 Anniversary type the laquer is not the best and WILL need refurbing which you will need to consider in the future.The 15 VR6 come in 2 styles, early had plastic centres and more dished spoke style, the later were all alloy no centre cap to unscrew (or get nicked!) and not being splits had no bolts.
    You pays yer money and you takes your choice!!!!!