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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: J5H VW on 25 January 2008, 14:57

Title: Alloys for a mk4 1.8T
Post by: J5H VW on 25 January 2008, 14:57
Hi Guys,

Am considering a new set of rims for my car.  Its not modified in any way at present.
Currently it has the standard Montreal II rims on it.  I am planning to lower about 40mm, so take that into consideration.  My car is a black 5 door.  Also would love an r32 front, skirts and a 4mo rear valance with a miltek sticking out the back.  Going for an OEM+ sort of look.

Am considering the following wheels, and want to know what you think of them.  Anyone got an experience of them (i.e. : damage easily, known for problems etc etc).  What would you do:

Choice 1: Genuine VW Santa Monica rims.  Not to pricey if had 2nd hand.
Choice 2: Sportec Rims in a shaddow chrome finish. Not sure on price, probs very much!
Choice 3: BBS LMs - pricey as hell!

I know the choices are varied in price, but thats the point, need to consider the value-for-money option.  What would you do?  What are the pros and cons of each.  Also open to other ideas such as keeping standard rims, or another type of rim.
Title: Re: Alloys for a mk4 1.8T
Post by: richw911 on 25 January 2008, 18:01
Quote from: J5H VW on 25 January 2008, 14:57
Hi Guys,

Am considering a new set of rims for my car.  Its not modified in any way at present.
Currently it has the standard Montreal II rims on it.  I am planning to lower about 40mm, so take that into consideration.  My car is a black 5 door.  Also would love an r32 front, skirts and a 4mo rear valance with a miltek sticking out the back.  Going for an OEM+ sort of look.

Am considering the following wheels, and want to know what you think of them.  Anyone got an experience of them (i.e. : damage easily, known for problems etc etc).  What would you do:

Choice 1: Genuine VW Santa Monica rims.  Not to pricey if had 2nd hand.
Choice 2: Sportec Rims in a shaddow chrome finish. Not sure on price, probs very much!
Choice 3: BBS LMs - pricey as hell!

I know the choices are varied in price, but thats the point, need to consider the value-for-money option.  What would you do?  What are the pros and cons of each.  Also open to other ideas such as keeping standard rims, or another type of rim.

Choice 1: Genuine VW Santa Monica rims All day every day over the other two!!

Why? Because you cant beat OEM parts and thay look cool on mk4s IMO! :laugh:
Title: Re: Alloys for a mk4 1.8T
Post by: J5H VW on 25 January 2008, 18:03
...but you got the OZ r32 rims.... so are they "cooler?"
Title: Re: Alloys for a mk4 1.8T
Post by: richw911 on 25 January 2008, 18:06
Quote from: J5H VW on 25 January 2008, 18:03
...but you got the OZ r32 rims.... so are they "cooler?"

IMO yes  :grin: i love those wheels on a mk4 BUT There are a lot of mk4s with them now  :rolleyes: 
 No its all about your own taste TBH
Title: Re: Alloys for a mk4 1.8T
Post by: J5H VW on 25 January 2008, 18:09
Only thing that draws me away from the santa monicas is that they look a little generic.  Granted that looking generic is not a bad thing, but it doesnt give the OEM+ style that I want.  If that makes sense.

I thought the BBS LM look too dramatic, and look blatantly like modifications.  The Sportecs look gorgeous.

Any more advice...?
Title: Re: Alloys for a mk4 1.8T
Post by: richw911 on 25 January 2008, 18:14
Quote from: J5H VW on 25 January 2008, 18:09
Only thing that draws me away from the santa monicas is that they look a little generic.  Granted that looking generic is not a bad thing, but it doesnt give the OEM+ style that I want.  If that makes sense.

I thought the BBS LM look too dramatic, and look blatantly like modifications.  The Sportecs look gorgeous.

Any more advice...?

Hmmm what about other audi wheels? R8 maybe?? or mk5 r32??
Title: Re: Alloys for a mk4 1.8T
Post by: 20v on 25 January 2008, 22:58
IVE JUST FITTED MK5 R32'S ON MY MKK4 ID POST A PIC BUT DONT NO HWO
Title: Re: Alloys for a mk4 1.8T
Post by: darthcrab on 26 January 2008, 00:07
Quote from: 20v on 25 January 2008, 22:58
IVE JUST FITTED MK5 R32'S ON MY MKK4 ID POST A PIC BUT DONT NO HWO
now you have big wheels, does it mean you have big writing to go with it?
Title: Re: Alloys for a mk4 1.8T
Post by: Ridg on 26 January 2008, 10:36
Quote from: darthcrab on 26 January 2008, 00:07
Quote from: 20v on 25 January 2008, 22:58
IVE JUST FITTED MK5 R32'S ON MY MKK4 ID POST A PIC BUT DONT NO HWO
now you have big wheels, does it mean you have big writing to go with it?

lol


out of the three i'd go for the BBS LM's but then you're looking at as much as a small car just on rims.

the MK5 R32 rims look really good on the MK4 as do the RS4s
Title: Re: Alloys for a mk4 1.8T
Post by: J5H VW on 28 January 2008, 09:23
Was away over the weekend so didnt get to check this thread - i like the advice.

Would like to see the pics of the mk5 r32 rims.  BBS LM loog the dogs, but cost them too!
Title: Re: Alloys for a mk4 1.8T
Post by: ghockle on 28 January 2008, 14:00
I love the Santa Monica alloys - look awesome
Title: Re: Alloys for a mk4 1.8T
Post by: J5H VW on 28 January 2008, 14:50
They do look nice....but this is what is swaying me towards the sportecs...

http://dubaudi.com/jv_gallery_index.html (http://dubaudi.com/jv_gallery_index.html)
Title: Re: Alloys for a mk4 1.8T
Post by: richw911 on 28 January 2008, 21:14
Quote from: J5H VW on 28 January 2008, 14:50
They do look nice....but this is what is swaying me towards the sportecs...

http://dubaudi.com/jv_gallery_index.html (http://dubaudi.com/jv_gallery_index.html)

You know your gonna get the sportects, If you like them that much go for it you will only regret it if you dont  :wink:
Title: Re: Alloys for a mk4 1.8T
Post by: J5H VW on 29 January 2008, 08:52
lol - true say mate!
Title: Re: Alloys for a mk4 1.8T -
Post by: rhys1927 on 29 January 2008, 14:31
with regards to the 'montreal' alloys you are selling, are they the 'montreal 2's'. If so , I may be interested in buying them once you upgrade.

see me a photo to

rhys1927@Gmail.com

cheers