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Offline stiggy786

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Re: Replica GTI 18" alloys
« Reply #10 on: 30 December 2013, 19:58 »
Why is the ad labeled Golf so much dearer than the same for 'Roc and Passat?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/18-VW-GOLF-MK7-BRAND-NEW-GTi8-BLACK-AND-POLISH-ALLOYS-TYRES-/281234469403?pt=UK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Rims_Car_Wheels_ET&hash=item417ae1721b

Wonder how much the replica Santagios would cost.

Also wonder if SelectRims could trace down a set of aftermarket genuine Santiagos and how much it would cost.
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Re: Replica GTI 18" alloys
« Reply #11 on: 30 December 2013, 20:21 »
Thanks John - I would have thought if they were downright dangerous it would be well documented and nobody would touch them. I agree lots of OEM wheels get 'worm' and opther forms of corrosion so these can't be much worse for 80% off OEM list price!
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Re: Replica GTI 18" alloys
« Reply #12 on: 30 December 2013, 23:40 »
Why is the ad labeled Golf so much dearer than the same for 'Roc and Passat?
Not quite certain what you mean - but the item you linked to includes tyres which is why ts more expensive than others...
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Re: Replica GTI 18" alloys
« Reply #13 on: 31 December 2013, 05:23 »
Why is the ad labeled Golf so much dearer than the same for 'Roc and Passat?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/18-VW-GOLF-MK7-BRAND-NEW-GTi8-BLACK-AND-POLISH-ALLOYS-TYRES-/281234469403?pt=UK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Rims_Car_Wheels_ET&hash=item417ae1721b

Wonder how much the replica Santagios would cost.

Also wonder if SelectRims could trace down a set of aftermarket genuine Santiagos and how much it would cost.

The more expensive option comes with tyres.
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Re: Replica GTI 18" alloys
« Reply #14 on: 31 December 2013, 08:30 »
I thought I would update you guys with the genuine "18 Austin Alloy price from SelectRims.  The Rims are around £575+ VAT ( a fair bit more than just £400+) and to have a Bridgestone Potenza fitted and balanced you can add another £140 to the price. 

Should anyone be thinking of refurbishing their current rims anytime I was told by my local VW dealer that they use a company who will replace your damaged Rim with an already refurbished Rim like for like so you don't have to drive around with a space saver while they refurbish the damaged Rim.  They will then use your Rim for someone else who requires the same Alloy.  and so on.  I am still awaiting VW to get back and let me know if the company has an Austin 18" in stock to replace mine? 

Visually the Aftermarket rims do look almost identical to the originals. However I did notice on the side on image of the Austin aftermarket rim that it has a slight curved profile where the original does not?


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Re: Replica GTI 18" alloys
« Reply #15 on: 31 December 2013, 10:02 »
I don't know why they only sell these wheels in sets of four - there must be a big market for people with damaged ones wanting one or maybe two wheels only...

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Re: Replica GTI 18" alloys
« Reply #16 on: 31 December 2013, 12:57 »
VW OEM wheels or European made replicas will have had to undergo quality and safety tests. Cheap Chinese knock ups won't. They will be cheap, using cheap bits and a cheap finish. Some sets will be good and last ages and other sets will be crap quality just like all Chinese knock offs.
Look at iPhone sync cables on eBay, genuine Apple ones cost a stupid amount of £££ and are in no way worth paying that much for, and others are nasty cheap items that throw up messages on screen when you charge your phone.
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Re: Replica GTI 18" alloys
« Reply #17 on: 31 December 2013, 20:54 »
Lots of factors as to why the Chinese copies aren't as good for example poorer quality alloy, less stringent or non existent production standards. I personally wouldn't buy Chinese copies but that's just me and sometimes copy wheels are a lot heavier than stock wheels. each to their own though.
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Re: Replica GTI 18" alloys
« Reply #18 on: 01 January 2014, 14:43 »
They are far more likely to shatter, fracture or buckle when going over a pothole or other obstacle in the road - which could prove very dangerous if something is hit at high speed and the wheel goes.

They will most likely be made from a cheaper alloy composition affecting weight and mechanical properties such as toughness and hardness, and if they have skimped on the lacquer they'll be far more likely to suffer from whiteworm.

If I had a wrecked alloy i'd stump up £350/400 for one at Kunzmann.

If these are properly CE marked then you've probably got nowt to worry about, but when something seems too good to be true then it usually is.
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Offline Johnc41

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Re: Replica GTI 18" alloys
« Reply #19 on: 01 January 2014, 15:34 »
Yeah i agree i would not buy any chinese sh!te. European wheels on ebay will last just as long as oem wheels.
My mate has loads of oem wheels buckled and problems with finish and says they are no better than replica alloys. And some of them are from very expensive cars. And others paying 5 and 6k and after 6 months he has checked them and are buckled. And he says that a lot of replica wheels are made at same place as original wheels.