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Offline BlazinGTI

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vr6 rims on my gti?
« on: 14 May 2009, 13:08 »
Hi all,

Im after some Vr6 speedline rims to go on my gti which is a 5 stud, i take it they will fit straight on?

gotta find some first but i want to refurb them myself and paint them black with silver outta lips? any tips on how to do this and best paints etc to use?

cheers
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Offline shepgti

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Re: vr6 rims on my gti?
« Reply #1 on: 14 May 2009, 13:46 »
vr6 wheels will fit straight on your gti, for tips on painting/refurbing wheels look in the cosmetic matters section
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Re: vr6 rims on my gti?
« Reply #2 on: 14 May 2009, 14:53 »
cheers shep!
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Re: vr6 rims on my gti?
« Reply #3 on: 14 May 2009, 15:04 »
also which wheels do you refer to as vr6 speedlines? ones from a corrado?
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Re: vr6 rims on my gti?
« Reply #4 on: 14 May 2009, 16:21 »
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-GOLF-BBS-VR6-GTI-A3-TT-A4-HIGHLINE-ALLOY-WHEELS_W0QQitemZ250416927524QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Rims_Car_Wheels_ET?hash=item250416927524&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1689%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

those ones! i believe they put them on the highline. keeping an eye on these but its a bit of a trek from where i live! theres some at my local vw scrapper but he wants 200 notes!! not paying that!
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Re: vr6 rims on my gti?
« Reply #5 on: 14 May 2009, 16:30 »
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Re: vr6 rims on my gti?
« Reply #6 on: 14 May 2009, 16:39 »
my bad! haha cheers

i do prefer them to the standard later GTI rims to be honest! have to see! might take a trip to high wycombe! 
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Re: vr6 rims on my gti?
« Reply #7 on: 14 May 2009, 16:46 »
no probs, dont want you looking for the wrong wheels now do we!! will also say that mk4 rims will fit straight on to with the correct size tyre  :wink:
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Re: vr6 rims on my gti?
« Reply #8 on: 15 May 2009, 00:01 »
Quote from: shepgti on 14 May 2009, 16:46
will also say that mk4 rims will fit straight on to with the correct size tyre  :wink:

except you may need some 3mm spacers to clear the rear dust seals  :wink:
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