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Title: Alloy wheel advice
Post by: Murray86 on January 24, 2010, 09:22:11 pm
Hi guys, new to this forum.

I currently have a set of the 18" R32 alloy wheels on my Golf. I purchased the car about 2 weeks ago and the wheels came on the car. Is there an easy way to tell if they are genuine R32 wheels and not cheap repo's? I have a quick look and they have made in Italy stamped on the inside.

Secondly i'd like to swap/px these wheels with a set of 17" standard Monza wheels. I know alot of you folks have upgraded your wheels and wondered if there are any spare sets lying in your garage somewhere!? i'm after a set in as close to A1 condition as possible and with tyres. Likewise if anyone has a set they just wanna sell rather than p/x can you let me know.

Ta

Newbie Murray
Title: Re: Alloy wheel advice
Post by: VeeDubDan on January 24, 2010, 10:56:54 pm
Sounds like they are reps. Genuine VW wheels will have a VW stamp along with a VW part number (1J0...). Genuine wheels are 7.5" wide and most reps are 8" so this is another way to tell.
Title: Re: Alloy wheel advice
Post by: Gti Jal on January 25, 2010, 12:47:34 pm
I have a set of 17'S that will be up for sale in two weeks with excellent Conti Tyres. One minor mark.

Where are you based?
Title: Re: Alloy wheel advice
Post by: VC on January 25, 2010, 12:51:10 pm
depending which .:R32 reps you have, i might know a buyer for you too  :happy2:
Title: Re: Alloy wheel advice
Post by: Murray86 on January 25, 2010, 01:23:51 pm
Gti Jal sounds great and just what I'm after. Do you have a price in mind? I am in Edinburgh but can arrange couries etc.

Very cherry: i will have a look at the wheels tonight and confirm if they are indeed reps and the details. I will also take so pics.

My email address is M_Legge@hotmail.co.uk if you both prefer to discuss things via email

Murray
Title: Re: Alloy wheel advice
Post by: Murray86 on January 25, 2010, 01:25:55 pm
P.s can't read pm's yet because of my post count.
Title: Re: Alloy wheel advice
Post by: VC on January 25, 2010, 01:28:09 pm
Gti Jal sounds great and just what I'm after. Do you have a price in mind? I am in Edinburgh but can arrange couries etc.

Very cherry: i will have a look at the wheels tonight and confirm if they are indeed reps and the details. I will also take so pics.

My email address is M_Legge@hotmail.co.uk if you both prefer to discuss things via email

Murray

what i'll do is pass your email on if thats alright? saves me getting in the middle of any buying/selling that goes on  :happy2: he's called 'jaggers' if you hear from him

afaik the guy i know is after the style so rep or genuine might not be an issue  :happy2:
Title: Re: Alloy wheel advice
Post by: Murray86 on January 25, 2010, 01:51:05 pm
Yeah pass my email address on mate, cheers
Title: Re: Alloy wheel advice
Post by: Edition30 on January 25, 2010, 02:35:07 pm
Why not go for the 18's Monza II's? I think Red Robin has a genuine set for sale.
Title: Re: Alloy wheel advice
Post by: VC on January 25, 2010, 04:28:44 pm
Yeah pass my email address on mate, cheers

done  :happy2:
Title: Re: Alloy wheel advice
Post by: RedRobin on January 25, 2010, 04:31:06 pm

Why not go for the 18's Monza II's? I think Red Robin has a genuine set for sale.


.... :drinking: Cheers, buddy.

They're not with tyres though. I'd rather sell my genuine Monza 17's - Also not with tyres:

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=8272.0
Title: Re: Alloy wheel advice
Post by: Murray86 on January 25, 2010, 06:26:24 pm

Why not go for the 18's Monza II's? I think Red Robin has a genuine set for sale.


.... :drinking: Cheers, buddy.

They're not with tyres though. I'd rather sell my genuine Monza 17's - Also not with tyres:

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=8272.0

Thanks for the heads up but would really like a set already with tyres, cheers all the same
Title: Re: Alloy wheel advice
Post by: tonker3 on January 25, 2010, 07:11:26 pm
I have a set of genuine 18's with tyres available.

If your interested pm me or give me your e-mail and I can send you the details with pics etc.
Title: Re: Alloy wheel advice
Post by: rubber toe on January 25, 2010, 07:55:05 pm
i've got a set of 17s with tyres for 100 quid if you want them , their not mint tho i can get some specs on the tyres if you fancy them based in glasgow if that helps too  :happy2:
Title: Re: Alloy wheel advice
Post by: Murray86 on January 25, 2010, 08:05:42 pm
Tonker3 - My email is M_Legge@hotmail.co.uk. Pics price etc to my email would be good.

Rubber Toe - can you email me some photos? If not can you tell me what condition the wheels are in and with what make of tyres and tread depths left?

Cheers guys
Title: Re: Alloy wheel advice
Post by: tonker3 on January 25, 2010, 08:10:54 pm
E-mail will be with you shortly.
Title: Re: Alloy wheel advice
Post by: nc35 on January 25, 2010, 08:12:08 pm
Sorry to hijack the thread, but also in need of some 18" preferably with Tyres.
Cheaper the better, cash on collection.
Cheers
Title: Re: Alloy wheel advice
Post by: rubber toe on January 25, 2010, 10:46:09 pm
Tonker3 - My email is M_Legge@hotmail.co.uk. Pics price etc to my email would be good.

Rubber Toe - can you email me some photos? If not can you tell me what condition the wheels are in and with what make of tyres and tread depths left?

Cheers guys
Get some pics and info tomorrow as wheels are in my work  :happy2:
Title: Re: Alloy wheel advice
Post by: Murray86 on January 25, 2010, 11:35:48 pm
E-mail will be with you shortly.

Email recieved, very nice and well priced although I think i'll stick with my original plan of 17' - thanks for the effort of sending me some pics.. I'm sure NC35 may be interested.

Tonker3 - My email is M_Legge@hotmail.co.uk. Pics price etc to my email would be good.

Rubber Toe - can you email me some photos? If not can you tell me what condition the wheels are in and with what make of tyres and tread depths left?

Cheers guys
Get some pics and info tomorrow as wheels are in my work  :happy2:

If you could that would be great. I've got plans to be in Glasgow a few times towards the end of the week and weekend possibly.
Title: Re: Alloy wheel advice
Post by: rubber toe on January 26, 2010, 09:26:23 pm
sorry bud was swamped today  :sad1:
i'll get some pics up tomorrow night
all wheels have michelin pilots at about 3-4mm  :happy2: