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Offline piggy

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BBS Wheels?
« on: 18 July 2004, 12:29 »
I have just bought another GTI to go with the 1988 8 valve G(ro)TI i've already got, but this one is in great condition however it's got steel wheels and I want to know what BBS alloys were originally available as an option. There seem to be various different sorts, any ideas as I want to make this into a mint original car.
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Re:BBS Wheels?
« Reply #1 on: 18 July 2004, 12:34 »
BBS rm's i believe  ;)

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Re:BBS Wheels?
« Reply #2 on: 18 July 2004, 12:36 »
Where they the only BBS wheels available?
Also any advice on what I shold be looking for when buying a secondhand set of wheels as I've been told that BBS alloys are fairly soft and a bit prone to damage?
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Re:BBS Wheels?
« Reply #3 on: 18 July 2004, 12:37 »
Originally avalable was the BBS 192 ET33 6J x 14 I have just taken a set of my car when i put my splits on, these were original and give the golf an original standard look!!
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Re:BBS Wheels?
« Reply #4 on: 18 July 2004, 12:39 »
They are soft and prone to damage mine are quite kerbed but i am thinking about restoring them for winter use or to sell?
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Re:BBS Wheels?
« Reply #5 on: 18 July 2004, 12:39 »
just added a link in the post i made before.  u just need to make sure there straight.  Any minor kinks and dinks can be refurbed out.

Im not sure if they were the only ones given as an option but they do seem the standard 'best' option. 8)
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Re:BBS Wheels?
« Reply #6 on: 18 July 2004, 12:44 »
Yeah, I've seen the wheels on Ebay that's where I got the H plate low mileage 8 valver from but am bothered about getting a set that aren't straight? Any ideas how to check them out other than having a general look at them?
Wot sort of money shopuld I be looking at for a reasonable set?
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Re:BBS Wheels?
« Reply #7 on: 18 July 2004, 12:56 »
yeah, pretty much like looking down a snooker cue u can see if their straight.  i would expect that any wheel not straight would have a rather large dink in it and i doubt anyone would try and sell one without being honest about it.  (ebays full of surprises though).

im not sure how much u would get a refurbed set for.  im keeping an eye on that auction as i have a set for sale myself.  Best just see how much they go for and you'll get an idea how much your gonna have to find.   marcus is selling his for 100 notes here

keep an eye on the forums, parts for sale section.  theres always bargains to be had  ;)
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Re:BBS Wheels?
« Reply #8 on: 18 July 2004, 13:11 »
Thanks for the advice, I'll also be keeping an eye on E bay and if anyone is selling a set let me know :)
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« Reply #9 on: 18 July 2004, 13:12 »
marcus is selling a set.  click here
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