MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: nath on January 23, 2012, 09:15:05 pm

Title: Edition 30 Relica Alloys?
Post by: nath on January 23, 2012, 09:15:05 pm

Does anyone know if the Edition 30 18" CH BBS alloys are any good? ie. quality etc, can anyone recommend a place to get these from?

Title: Re: Edition 30 Relica Alloys?
Post by: markymark on January 23, 2012, 09:16:38 pm

I wouldn't bother buying reps, my money would be going here
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,36542.0.html :happy2:

Title: Re: Edition 30 Relica Alloys?
Post by: Greeners on January 23, 2012, 09:27:38 pm

Quote from: markymark on January 23, 2012, 09:16:38 pm

I wouldn't bother buying reps, my money would be going here
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,36542.0.html :happy2:

+ 1 Great wheels  :happy2:

Title: Re: Edition 30 Relica Alloys?
Post by: nath on January 23, 2012, 09:35:17 pm

Ok will take a look Thanks , Can i ask why you would avoid replicas ??

Title: Re: Edition 30 Relica Alloys?
Post by: Greeners on January 23, 2012, 09:36:40 pm

Genrally heavier and not constructed as well as OEM alloys.

Plus you will lose more as s/h reps are all but worthless, whereas the VZ's will hold there money well.

Title: Re: Edition 30 Relica Alloys?
Post by: nath on January 23, 2012, 09:43:31 pm

Good advice , Thanks

Title: Re: Edition 30 Relica Alloys?
Post by: sub39h on January 23, 2012, 09:48:08 pm

I have a set of BBS VZ033s. I'd run the Audi S-Line 14 spokes before (Audi's version of the Pescara)

Wider track = better handling, better stance
Lower weight (10.5 kg vs. 12kg each) = quicker and better fuel economy

Just don't go for the titanium finish because it's not very good. I've got a few imperfections in mine and Rob went though A LOT of effort to get me the most perfect set in the UK