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Title: Pescara/CH BBS - More Mrs-Proof?
Post by: Mk5 GTian on January 14, 2012, 06:27:07 pm
My beautiful Monza 2 18's have had yet another shocking clash with the kerb, so I'm thinking I'll take them off before they become unrepairable, and get them refurbed when my lovely Mrs. gets her own motor!

The thing is, I still want it to look good in the meantime, and I was wondering if the CH/Pescara style reps are more forgiving on the kerbing front? Don't want to go OEM, as it's only a stockgap

Title: Re: Pescara/CH BBS - More Mrs-Proof?
Post by: gazbutS3 on January 14, 2012, 06:29:35 pm
you could get some TD's for not much more than reps
Title: Re: Pescara/CH BBS - More Mrs-Proof?
Post by: Mk5 GTian on January 14, 2012, 06:52:44 pm
you could get some TD's for not much more than reps

What are TD's?
Title: Re: Pescara/CH BBS - More Mrs-Proof?
Post by: Russ_leeds on January 14, 2012, 07:01:35 pm
team dynamics. im guessing the pro race 1.2s
Title: Re: Pescara/CH BBS - More Mrs-Proof?
Post by: gazbutS3 on January 14, 2012, 07:14:06 pm
you could get some TD's for not much more than reps

What are TD's?

team dynamic pro race 2's, very light and strong and look pretty good, and english made :happy2:

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Title: Re: Pescara/CH BBS - More Mrs-Proof?
Post by: the bruce on January 14, 2012, 07:20:13 pm
Best method is to teach you wife and/or to fit wide tyres on narrow wheels:

At least 235/40 on the 7.5" Pescara or 225/40 on a 7.0" rim or even 235/40 on a 7.0x18.

There are some nice 7.0x18. Easier to fit 235/40 on the Pescaras though. Keep in mind
to buy tyres with a rim protection lip as well.
Title: Re: Pescara/CH BBS - More Mrs-Proof?
Post by: Tamiyoman on January 14, 2012, 07:24:23 pm
I seen those "Alligator" wheel rim protectors, maybe they would be usefull until your Mrs learns to park 6" from kerbs