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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: Jimp on 16 August 2008, 16:25
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I have been looking for some new alloys for my golf. My first choice was a set of BBS RR alloys. I was searching on rimstyle.com and couldn't find them when I searched for ones that would fit a mk5. Would this be because they are the wrong size? If so, what does everyone think of these as a replacement: http://www.rimstyle.com/pages/products/product_detail.html?category=alloy_wheels;type=dotz_roadster;model=974;id=DOROAGM1875511245 ? If I do get them, what would be the correct tyre choice: 225/40/18 or 215/35/18?
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They look nice.
Check the BBS site for what they recommend in CH form - then around that size..?
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V.nice, not a bad price either, they look like splits aswell, might be me though (havent got my glasses on!)
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what about that mate
http://www.dotz-wheels.co.uk/DOTZ_hanzo.htm ???
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what about that mate
http://www.dotz-wheels.co.uk/DOTZ_hanzo.htm ???
That is an excellent site for ease of use pity VW couldn't come up with something similar :cry:
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Tyre size would be 225/40/18.
The Dotz wheel in the original post is one I've seen in the flesh and unfortunately it doesn't live up to it's pic. The colour is okay, but the finish is almost a sandpaper type effect and IMO would be a real pain in the ass to keep clean. When I enquired about DOTZ alloys at my local wheel store, the owner wasn't impressed with their quality or their service and says he wasn't going to be stocking them any longer. :lipsrsealed:
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My other option is a set of BBS RR, but I don't think they are the right size for a mk5. I don't see it on some sites where you can search for what fits your car. BBS CHs are nice, but I don't really want them to be honest.
Pics of BBS RR:
(http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/wm.php/images/bbsairrrcar.jpg)
(http://www.tirerack.com/images/wheels/bbs/swap/bbs_rr_bpsl_ci3_l.jpg)
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what about that mate
http://www.dotz-wheels.co.uk/DOTZ_hanzo.htm ???
not my cup of tea TBH, bit to bling for me.
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Here are a few I found by just trawling for multispokes, just by looking for deals under £1k on one site :nerd:
http://www.alloywheels.com/product.asp?P_ID=1906&V_ID=110371&strPageHistory=search&strKeywords=5x112%20et42,5x112%20et45,5x112%20et48,5x112%20et50,5x112/57-1%20et42,5x112/57-1%20et45&numPageStartPosition=20&strSearchCriteria=any&PT_ID=all&strSort=Low&Make=Volkswagen&Model=Golf%20Mk5&strSize=18"&searchSize=18"
http://www.alloywheels.com/product.asp?P_ID=1761&V_ID=27511&strPageHistory=search&strKeywords=5x112%20et42,5x112%20et45,5x112%20et48,5x112%20et50,5x112/57-1%20et42,5x112/57-1%20et45&numPageStartPosition=25&strSearchCriteria=any&PT_ID=all&strSort=Low&Make=Volkswagen&Model=Golf%20Mk5&strSize=18"&searchSize=18"
http://www.alloywheels.com/product.asp?P_ID=1885&V_ID=110320&strPageHistory=search&strKeywords=5x112%20et42,5x112%20et45,5x112%20et48,5x112%20et50,5x112/57-1%20et42,5x112/57-1%20et45&numPageStartPosition=39&strSearchCriteria=any&PT_ID=all&strSort=Low&Make=Volkswagen&Model=Golf%20Mk5&strSize=18"&searchSize=18"
The last one looks the best, but I don't know what thequality would be like :undecided:
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There simular to my favs BBS lm's :cool:
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(http://www.volksforum.com/albums/files/7/sweetwheel.jpg)
^SWMBO^ :evil:
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(http://www.volksforum.com/albums/files/7/sweetwheel.jpg)
^SWMBO^ :evil:
You've got decent legs for a bloke there Red. I have a friend who likes to dress like that on the weekends... :wink:
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(http://www.volksforum.com/albums/files/7/sweetwheel.jpg)
^SWMBO^ :evil:
You've got decent legs for a bloke there Red. I have a friend who likes to dress like that on the weekends... :wink:
Have i lost all my perspective, that leg belongs to a woman who is at least 8 ft tall or she was brought up in the circus and is actually balancing on the other wheel :shocked: :rolleyes:
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You've got decent legs for a bloke there Red. I have a friend who likes to dress like that on the weekends... :wink:
.... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: - Five Star Brilliant Banter!
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Does anyone know of alloys similar in style to these:
http://www.rimstyle.com/pages/products/product_detail.html?category=alloy_wheels;type=wolfrace_asia-tec_yakuza;model=974;id=WOYAKTC1875511245
The colour of those ones look a bit mank, but that kind of shape looks interesting.
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http://www.rimstyle.com/pages/products/product_car.html?category=wheel_tyre_packages;manufacturer=tsw;type=tsw_holsten
those are lush!! :cool:
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Gotta agree with Hurdy about the Dotz wheels,I looked at them earlier in the year and like you thought they looked good in pics.When you see them in the metal the finish is sh!t.They also have another style which looks good in pics called "Muchellego" (or summat like that) anyway they are sh!t as well :grin:
If your kinda set in what you'd like have you thought about buying a set of LM reps and getting the centres coloured black? The BBS reps around at the moment seem pretty good quality and very reasonable priced as well
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Gotta agree with Hurdy about the Dotz wheels,I looked at them earlier in the year and like you thought they looked good in pics.When you see them in the metal the finish is sh!t.They also have another style which looks good in pics called "Muchellego" (or summat like that) anyway they are sh!t as well :grin:
If your kinda set in what you'd like have you thought about buying a set of LM reps and getting the centres coloured black? The BBS reps around at the moment seem pretty good quality and very reasonable priced as well
That's sounds like a good idea actually. Looking at the reps in the BBS LM thread, they do look like the style I'm going for. Just get the centre sprayed black and we're off :grin:. Thanks for the idea!
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If your kinda set in what you'd like have you thought about buying a set of LM reps and getting the centres coloured black? The BBS reps around at the moment seem pretty good quality and very reasonable priced as well
Did you go to the VW festival at Harewood house last weekend Col?
Spotted the Estate with the BBS on your estate :wink:
Is this it:-
(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t8/hurdy_album/HH%20VW%20Fest%2008/HHVWfest2008031a.jpg)