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Offline dubsport

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what steels?
« on: 23 August 2007, 13:57 »
my BBs alloys are scrubbed to sh!t and keeping them clean from brake dust is nex to impossible ... so thinking of going back to some steel wheels ... either 15" or 16" ... what do you guys think? ive seen some nice ones on this site but cant find the pic  :undecided: think they were corrado or g60 i cant remember ...

Offline Lewy

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Re: what steels?
« Reply #1 on: 23 August 2007, 14:13 »
I can get you a set of G60 steels for £115 BRAND NEW from VW.

Offline monkeyalan

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Re: what steels?
« Reply #2 on: 23 August 2007, 15:01 »
i wish i'd know that!  :rolleyes:

Offline Ben Lessani

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Re: what steels?
« Reply #3 on: 24 August 2007, 08:31 »
Get some banded steels - uber cool! What kind of price do these come in at anyway?

Offline dabill

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Re: what steels?
« Reply #4 on: 24 August 2007, 09:11 »
saw some 14x8 banded steels at 450 on the local forum, looked uber cool on the mk1 :laugh:

my new mission is to get some 15's banded to 8inch and use them for winter wheels hahaha!



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Offline jettagolf

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Re: what steels?
« Reply #5 on: 24 August 2007, 16:23 »
banded wheels are illegal to use on the road

Offline mattneck(Beavis)

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Re: what steels?
« Reply #6 on: 24 August 2007, 16:50 »
banded wheels are illegal to use on the road


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Offline monkeyalan

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Re: what steels?
« Reply #7 on: 24 August 2007, 16:51 »
 :laugh:

Offline Organisys

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Re: what steels?
« Reply #8 on: 24 August 2007, 16:55 »
It's a complex subject, They are not strictly illegal. It's down to an MOT testers decision.


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Offline Robdub

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Re: what steels?
« Reply #9 on: 24 August 2007, 17:31 »
Happy with mine 115 quid for a set of g60`s bargain :smiley: