MK6 GTI Alloys

[andymcd]

Hi,
Just purchased a 2009 VW Golf 2.0 TDI 3 door in white. It currently has 16" alloys however want to upgrade to the 18" GTI ones. I have read that there are two types, monza and monza shadows, can anyone provide pictures of both so I can decide what i would prefer. Also, in terms of fitment... would they fit my golf?? I have seen alot on ebay but i dont think they are genuine.
Regards,
Andy

[Jimble]

Monzas are 17" and are silver Monza shadows are 18" with a polished face with black inserts, i'd say the majority of mk6 owners go for the shadow upgrade, have a look in here mate:

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=158784.0

I personally would go for just Monza's on a standard white car but thats just my 2p.

Welcome btw

[Ginge 35Edition]

Go for 18" and only buy genuine ones. I'm sure there are folks on here that could tell you what to look for.

[KennyGTI]

Genuine ones will fit your golf, mk5 and 6 golfs have a 5 x 112 stud pattern on them where as the mk4 is 5 x  100.

Please don't buy reps from eBay you would regret it. Plenty of second hand ones on there anyways. Some are very cheap as they a scratched and curbed the hell out of, I would buy them and get them refurbished to a style I like. 

[dubber36]

Unless you have sports suspension, 18" wheels will visually exagerate the ride height and wheel arch gap. 

[MAW73]

I would got from some genuine 17" monza's and get them powder coated in satin black.

This wouldn't mess with the cars susspension set up and you would stand out from the crowd 

[Jimble]

I would got from some genuine 17" monza's and get them powder coated in satin black.

This wouldn't mess with the cars susspension set up and you would stand out from the crowd 

You still selling yours Martin? Or have you sold them?

[Mr GTD]

Go for the Monza Shadows, there's been a few gen sets on the Bay recently but there not cheap...I got mine thro a forum member for £650 brand new then spent another £480 getting good rubber on them...

[andymcd]

thanks for the help think i will go with 18" shadow monzas but in terms of where i will purchase them I am undecided! garage quoted £400 each!

[MAW73]

I would got from some genuine 17" monza's and get them powder coated in satin black.

This wouldn't mess with the cars susspension set up and you would stand out from the crowd 

You still selling yours Martin? Or have you sold them?

Yes Jim, sold them to mk5 chap off the forum who lived fairly local 

So all I have is one measly set of monza shadows which are on the car.

Shall stay this way until I sell her now.