thoughts on mk1 wheels

[eddypeck]

I've been offered some "tarantula" mk1 golf alloys, like the ones in this pic:



(these are not them, just a Google image search)

I know they're not the most desirable but I kind of like the retro-ness and just wondered what anyone thinks of them on a early small bumper mk2 GTi. Would they go or look out of place?

And what options for refurb could make them work? It's on a white car so possible bright colour or maybe polished ?

[gazareth]

if you like them then that's all that matters.

[dragonfly]

If you are going with OEM look then go for it.

[Thom89]

if you like them then that's all that matters.

This is true, but not really an opinion on how they would look on a Mk2...
I like those older wheels on a Mk1 or a mk2 Scirocco, but feel they would be a sideways step on a Mk2 Golf.

Could be made to look nice by painting a darker silver, and polishing the lip to a mirror finish

I still think a set of mint G60 steelies take a lot of beating on a Mk2, for a timeless look

JMO

Thom

[gazareth]

if you like them then that's all that matters.

This is true, but not really an opinion on how they would look on a Mk2...
I like those older wheels on a Mk1 or a mk2 Scirocco, but feel they would be a sideways step on a Mk2 Golf.

Could be made to look nice by painting a darker silver, and polishing the lip to a mirror finish

I still think a set of mint G60 steelies take a lot of beating on a Mk2, for a timeless look

JMO

Thom

yes but if I like pizza then im not going to have a curry because you like it

[dubber36]

Personally I think 13's are too small for a Mk2. The tyres will be cheap tho'.

[Gambit]

Personally I think 13's are too small for a Mk2. The tyres will be cheap tho'.

i agree

[dragonfly]

I still think a set of mint G60 steelies take a lot of beating on a Mk2, for a timeless look

Thom

Amen to that! 

[JC]

if you like them then that's all that matters.

This is true, but not really an opinion on how they would look on a Mk2...
I like those older wheels on a Mk1 or a mk2 Scirocco, but feel they would be a sideways step on a Mk2 Golf.

Could be made to look nice by painting a darker silver, and polishing the lip to a mirror finish

I still think a set of mint G60 steelies take a lot of beating on a Mk2, for a timeless look

JMO

Thom

yes but if I like pizza then im not going to have a curry because you like it

thankfully you werent asking about the wheels then