« previous next »
Pages: [1] 2 3

Author Topic: Do I win a prize for being first?! Whiteworm  (Read 11520 times)

Offline Fabio Bignose

  • GTI forum regular
  • ***
  • Posts: 151
Do I win a prize for being first?! Whiteworm
« on: 31 March 2014, 21:48 »
Hi all,

Each of these photos is of a different spoke on the same wheel. Notice that each corrosion starts at nearly exactly the same place on each spoke.

Dealer replacing wheel later this week.

Beware all!!













Logged
Mk7.5 GTD. DCC, Keyless, Dynaudio, Tech pack, Alarm, Isaac Blue
Mk7 GTD. Xenons, 18", Climate Control, Keyless, Alarm, ( all optional in Ireland...! ) Dynaudio, DCC,
CSG.
Mk6 GTD. Alarm, CSG.

Offline gazmondo35

  • Here all the time
  • ****
  • Posts: 271
Re: Do I win a prize for being first?! Whiteworm
« Reply #1 on: 31 March 2014, 22:05 »
By any chance have you had a new tyre.
Logged
Mk7 golf R DBP
MK7 golf gti pp red (sold)

Offline Fabio Bignose

  • GTI forum regular
  • ***
  • Posts: 151
Re: Do I win a prize for being first?! Whiteworm
« Reply #2 on: 31 March 2014, 22:07 »
Nope, nor kerbed or used abrasive wheel cleaner.


Logged
Mk7.5 GTD. DCC, Keyless, Dynaudio, Tech pack, Alarm, Isaac Blue
Mk7 GTD. Xenons, 18", Climate Control, Keyless, Alarm, ( all optional in Ireland...! ) Dynaudio, DCC,
CSG.
Mk6 GTD. Alarm, CSG.

Offline GTI7me

  • Here all the time
  • ****
  • Posts: 426
Re: Do I win a prize for being first?! Whiteworm
« Reply #3 on: 31 March 2014, 22:16 »
This does not bode well for the future. I see so many MK5 & MK6 GTIs with it, just hoping the MK7 is better!

J
Logged


2013 GTI (GONE) - 2014 GTI Performance Pack - Manual, Discover Nav, 5 door, Park Assist

Offline gazmondo35

  • Here all the time
  • ****
  • Posts: 271
Re: Do I win a prize for being first?! Whiteworm
« Reply #4 on: 31 March 2014, 22:36 »
The mk5 monza's were Notorious for white worm, but even they didn't start to go for a least 2 year from new, I think I'll be contacting the dealer I the morning about alloy wheel insurance.
Logged
Mk7 golf R DBP
MK7 golf gti pp red (sold)

Offline p3asa

  • Forum addict
  • *
  • Posts: 4,460
Re: Do I win a prize for being first?! Whiteworm
« Reply #5 on: 31 March 2014, 22:40 »
Quote from: gazmondo35 on 31 March 2014, 22:36
I think I'll be contacting the dealer I the morning about alloy wheel insurance.


Hasn't that been mentioned before and basically it doesn't cover diamond cut wheels?!
Logged
HIS: R 5dr DSG Lapiz: Tech Pack: Keyless: 90% Tints: Pretorias: Rear View Camera
HERS:  GTI 5dr Manual DBP: Parking Pack: Car-Net App: 90% Privacy Glass. Ordered 05-12-15. Delivered 03-03-16
DONATED TO SON:  GTD 5dr Manual White: Nav Pro: Dynaudio: Winter Pack: Sport & Sound Pack: Rear View Camera: Park Assist. Ordered 19-02-14. Delivered: 07-06-14

Offline Mr Savage

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 731
Re: Do I win a prize for being first?! Whiteworm
« Reply #6 on: 01 April 2014, 01:00 »
You know what. The other day when I washed my car I noticed some strange white marks on one of the alloys which didn't want to come off...this thread has made me think that it's whiteworm too...on the austins. What a joke that VW are STILL having this issue with all their alloy wheels.
Logged
Current - MK7 Golf GTI - Tornado Red, 5 Door, DSG, Performance Pack, Dynamic Chasis Control, Panoramic Sunroof, Discover Navigation, Dynaudio.

On Order - MK7 Golf R - Pearlescent Black, 3 Door, DSG, Vienna Leather, Discover Nav Pro, Rear View Camera, High Beam Assist, Keyless Entry, Dynaudio (Tech Pack)

All gone.

Now;

MK7 Golf R - Lapiz Blue, 5 Door, DSG, Carbon Nappa, Discover Nav Pro.

Offline monkeyhanger

  • Serious forum addict
  • *
  • Posts: 6,663
Re: Do I win a prize for being first?! Whiteworm
« Reply #7 on: 01 April 2014, 07:53 »
That is absolutely sh!te, whiteworm within 6 months, especially considering the mild winter we've had - I think my local roads only got gritted twice the whole winter. my MK5 Golf Hockenheims went after 2 years. Don't be fobbed off by your dealership if they refuse a warranty job because they're worried about getting reimbursement from VW. If you have whiteworm originating from a place with no lacquer damage then you have a legitimate case.

VW should ditch the lacquered diamond cut wheels and go for paint instead if they can't make the lacquer finish resist oxidation of the alloys themselves.

Hopefully the foils of the boot catch/badge and the wheel centre caps will resist whiteworm more than they did on my 2 MK5 Golfs.
Logged
Whey ya bugger! It's finally arrived after an 8 month wait....
MK7 R 5 door, manual, Lapiz Blue, Prets.

Offline mcmaddy

  • Forum addict
  • *
  • Posts: 5,274
Re: Do I win a prize for being first?! Whiteworm
« Reply #8 on: 01 April 2014, 08:07 »
The finish on the edges of all the wheels is really poor. Noticed this the first day I picked mine up. The companies vw use are not cheap back street people so why can't someone within vw realise this when choosing wheel designs etc
Logged
TCR, Pure Grey, DCC, Dynaudio and Climate Screen.

Offline andrewparker

  • Here all the time
  • ****
  • Posts: 376
Re: Do I win a prize for being first?! Whiteworm
« Reply #9 on: 01 April 2014, 08:54 »
Out of interest, did you have any protection, sealant, wax etc on your wheels?
Logged
Current – Mk7 Golf R, Night Blue, 5dr, Manual / Mk7.5 Golf R, Indium Grey, Estate, DSG
Pages: [1] 2 3
« previous next »