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Offline andy223

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r32 alloys genuine?
« on: 22 November 2010, 21:17 »
hi all

been after some 17/18s for ages now and stubbled across these, are they genuines? really want some oem vw wheels like santas or long beech/toccata but stuggling!

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Offline tech1889

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Re: r32 alloys genuine?
« Reply #1 on: 22 November 2010, 21:21 »
im not 100% sure but i think ones stamped with TAM are replicas mate..
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Re: r32 alloys genuine?
« Reply #2 on: 22 November 2010, 21:29 »
cheers for the reply mate, ive read somewhere reps tend to be heavy. going from my monty2s due to corrosion, will i notice any performance difference in a remapped 1.8T (210bhp)?
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Re: r32 alloys genuine?
« Reply #3 on: 22 November 2010, 21:30 »
no difference mate.. the reps are heavier but they look the same and unless your tracking it whats the problem with weight ??
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Re: r32 alloys genuine?
« Reply #4 on: 22 November 2010, 21:49 »
they worth £250? 3rd link shows general face condition im told. 2mm on 2 tyres the other 2 im told have lots of tread.
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« Reply #5 on: 22 November 2010, 21:58 »
not sure really mate i personally would wait for better ones with better tyres..
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Re: r32 alloys genuine?
« Reply #6 on: 22 November 2010, 22:03 »
cheers - i was unsure so im gonna take your advice and stick out for some others

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Re: r32 alloys genuine?
« Reply #7 on: 22 November 2010, 22:19 »
no worries mate.. i was offered replicas with 2 tyres.. rims weren't in good state for £100
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Re: r32 alloys genuine?
« Reply #8 on: 23 November 2010, 18:45 »
Quote from: tech1889 on 22 November 2010, 21:21
im not 100% sure but i think ones stamped with TAM are replicas mate..

Correct  :wink:
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« Reply #9 on: 23 November 2010, 22:15 »
damn im good..
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