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Offline flc1962

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I'm on the hunt
« on: 09 January 2011, 19:43 »
I'm on the look out for 18 inch wheels, having never changed/bought wheels for any car before I'm a novice. Can people please post sone decent sites where they would recomend. Currenty on the 17 inch wheels that came with the car, I would keep these for winter wheels.   Thanks for the advice..
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Offline Jimble

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Re: I'm on the hunt
« Reply #1 on: 09 January 2011, 19:48 »
Asker is selling some 18's if your interested. http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=177059
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Re: I'm on the hunt
« Reply #2 on: 09 January 2011, 19:50 »
Quote from: flc1962 on 09 January 2011, 19:43
I'm on the look out for 18 inch wheels, having never changed/bought wheels for any car before I'm a novice. Can people please post sone decent sites where they would recomend. Currenty on the 17 inch wheels that came with the car, I would keep these for winter wheels.   Thanks for the advice..

Why don't you buy mine (with tyres)?
See the advert in my signature.
I'm sure we can come to a good understanding, if you are willing for a shilling!
PM moi if you are interested. :smiley:

God, J, you are really speedy. I feel like Slack Alice compared to you. ZZZZZZzzzzz! :grin:

Baby J, you light my fire!
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Re: I'm on the hunt
« Reply #3 on: 09 January 2011, 19:54 »
VMR 710s ^^^^^ Really nice wheels, previously owned by SteveP too so you'll know they'll be spotless  :tongue:

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Re: I'm on the hunt
« Reply #4 on: 09 January 2011, 19:56 »
Quote from: am1w on 09 January 2011, 19:50
Quote from: flc1962 on 09 January 2011, 19:43
I'm on the look out for 18 inch wheels, having never changed/bought wheels for any car before I'm a novice. Can people please post sone decent sites where they would recomend. Currenty on the 17 inch wheels that came with the car, I would keep these for winter wheels.   Thanks for the advice..

Why don't you buy mine (with tyres)?
See the advert in my signature.
I'm sure we can come to a good understanding, if you are willing for a shilling!
PM moi if you are interested. :smiley:

God, J, you are really speedy. I feel like Slack Alice compared to you. ZZZZZZzzzzz! :grin:
Yeah baby! i have my moments! :wink:
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Re: I'm on the hunt
« Reply #5 on: 09 January 2011, 20:17 »
Spooky I had looked at those wheels on Ebay, I don't understand what all the fitting sizes are I know my current wheels are 17 inch 7J 225/45, would an 18 inch 8J 225/40 fit no problem, would I need spacers or anything like that.



http://www.dotz-alloys.co.uk/item-18-wheel-size-special-offer.htm
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Re: I'm on the hunt
« Reply #6 on: 09 January 2011, 20:19 »
No you certainly don't need spacers, they'll fit just fine and fill the arches nicely  :cool:
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Re: I'm on the hunt
« Reply #7 on: 09 January 2011, 20:21 »
Quote from: flc1962 on 09 January 2011, 20:17
Spooky I had looked at those wheels on Ebay, I don't understand what all the fitting sizes are I know my current wheels are 17 inch 7J 225/45, would an 18 inch 8J 225/40 fit no problem, would I need spacers or anything like that.
http://www.dotz-alloys.co.uk/item-18-wheel-size-special-offer.htm

No, no spacers. Will fit perfectly. I am selling them for the reasons in the advert and because my Insurance Company are being real sh!ts. They've even got VW centre caps and are boxed! In perfect condition. Where do you live?

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Re: I'm on the hunt
« Reply #8 on: 09 January 2011, 20:37 »


No, no spacers. Will fit perfectly. I am selling them for the reasons in the advert and because my Insurance Company are being real sh!ts. They've even got VW centre caps and are boxed! In perfect condition. Where do you live?

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Is that because your insurance company has a clause that says no more that 1,000 modifications in a year  :laugh:
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Re: I'm on the hunt
« Reply #9 on: 09 January 2011, 21:05 »
Just make sure the overall diameter of the wheel and tyre stays the same as the originals otherwise your speedo will be out.

i.e. if you going from 17" wheels to 18's the profile of the tyre will need to be 1" less than on the 17" wheels.
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