Author Topic: How much have you spent on your mk4 wheels  (Read 2522 times)

Offline Grand Master Patch

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 3,108
Re: How much have you spent on your mk4 wheels
« Reply #10 on: 25 March 2010, 20:43 »
AhhhiI think that's were i went wrong,they didn't fit the car to begin with.

Offline richw911

  • 10k hero
  • *
  • Posts: 18,673
  • The Linkmeister and an OEM Freak.
Re: How much have you spent on your mk4 wheels
« Reply #11 on: 25 March 2010, 20:45 »
AhhhiI think that's were i went wrong,they didn't fit the car to begin with.

Wheres the pics anyway patch  :laugh:

MKIV Mod Squad™ a part of the headlight police.

Offline Grand Master Patch

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 3,108
Re: How much have you spent on your mk4 wheels
« Reply #12 on: 25 March 2010, 20:56 »
AhhhiI think that's were i went wrong,they didn't fit the car to begin with.

Wheres the pics anyway patch  :laugh:

Not on yet,Pat's taking them to get the tyres fitted while i'm at work on Saturday morning,they will be on Saturday afternoon.Pics will follow :wink:

I've had machine all my new wheel bolts down to suit the wheels and adaptor,it's all ok as i can get at least nine full turns before they are tight.

Offline richw911

  • 10k hero
  • *
  • Posts: 18,673
  • The Linkmeister and an OEM Freak.
Re: How much have you spent on your mk4 wheels
« Reply #13 on: 25 March 2010, 20:57 »
AhhhiI think that's were i went wrong,they didn't fit the car to begin with.

Wheres the pics anyway patch  :laugh:

Not on yet,Pat's taking them to get the tyres fitted while i'm at work on Saturday morning,they will be on Saturday afternoon.Pics will follow :wink:

I've had machine all my new wheel bolts down to suit the wheels and adaptor,it's all ok as i can get at least nine full turns before they are tight.

 :cool:

MKIV Mod Squad™ a part of the headlight police.

Offline northeast_gti-t

  • Serious forum addict
  • *
  • Posts: 6,554
  • "1.8T AGU"
Re: How much have you spent on your mk4 wheels
« Reply #14 on: 25 March 2010, 21:06 »
 :grin: monty's that were on the golf when i got it = nil and just the powdercoating £185
2000 Mkiv GTi 1.8T AGU

Offline Steve_PD

  • Serious forum addict
  • *
  • Posts: 7,121
  • Cruising around in a Land Cruiser
Re: How much have you spent on your mk4 wheels
« Reply #15 on: 25 March 2010, 21:07 »
we talking tyres as well?
I often wonder why people never expect sarcastic comments from me - they're the only reason I speak...

Offline richw911

  • 10k hero
  • *
  • Posts: 18,673
  • The Linkmeister and an OEM Freak.
Re: How much have you spent on your mk4 wheels
« Reply #16 on: 25 March 2010, 21:09 »
we talking tyres as well?

If we are i estimate £3000 for you steve  :laugh:

MKIV Mod Squad™ a part of the headlight police.

Offline vwfiend

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 1,201
Re: How much have you spent on your mk4 wheels
« Reply #17 on: 25 March 2010, 21:09 »
I got my polished A8 reps for £160 with 4 good tyres, 2 budget and 2 Michelin Pilot. Bloke was a utter mug though!  :laugh:

Offline Steve_PD

  • Serious forum addict
  • *
  • Posts: 7,121
  • Cruising around in a Land Cruiser
Re: How much have you spent on your mk4 wheels
« Reply #18 on: 25 March 2010, 21:10 »
we talking tyres as well?

If we are i estimate £3000 for you steve  :laugh:

just working it out now........and you wont be far off :lipsrsealed: :sad:
I often wonder why people never expect sarcastic comments from me - they're the only reason I speak...

Offline bobbarley

  • Serious forum addict
  • *
  • Posts: 7,615
  • I'm kind of a big deal...
Re: How much have you spent on your mk4 wheels
« Reply #19 on: 25 March 2010, 21:13 »
Just under £700.

£400 for genuine BBS RC alloys
£250ish for 4 Falken 452's
£20 fitting
« Last Edit: 25 March 2010, 21:15 by bobbarley »