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Title: Alloy-gaters on 18" monza wheels
Post by: graeme4130 on August 23, 2011, 10:30:06 pm

Probably just like many of us, I'm always massively conciois that my lovely diamond faced 18" monza wheels are rather susceptible to keening and wondered if anyone on here has ever trieda set if these ;
http://www.alloygator.co.uk

Seems like a good idea, and though I'd be after black ones, they'd probably look good with the red stripe to match the gti trim too

Be interested to hear what people thought and whether they're any good or just some cheap rubbish that'll be a nightmare to fit and not protect the wheel anyway ?

Cheers

Graeme

Title: Re: Alloy-gaters on 18" monza wheels
Post by: essoman on August 24, 2011, 07:57:39 pm

dont do it mate,I have a mate that did it on his Focus ST, looks silly and he says it dosn't realy help much unless you only really 'kiss' a kerb.Just take up two parking spaces and don't let the missus drive  Lol !

Title: Re: Alloy-gaters on 18" monza wheels
Post by: LouCyffer on August 24, 2011, 08:03:54 pm

I asked this a year ago, & didn't get any encouragement:

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,17032.0.html

Title: Re: Alloy-gaters on 18" monza wheels
Post by: zoomered on August 24, 2011, 08:43:32 pm

At that price you'd just be better taking the chance and if/when you kiss a kurb you'l have 60 bucks towards the refurb. Also,  Your time, and your wheels won't have looked stupid!

Title: Re: Alloy-gaters on 18" monza wheels
Post by: SRC on August 28, 2011, 01:21:37 pm

Looking at the gallery, the black ones are almost invisible.  Must confess I'm tempted.  Of course, I'm no stranger to looking stupid...