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Offline pjh1999

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Genuine Monza 2 V After market Monza 2 Advice needed
« on: January 07, 2012, 10:57:22 am »
Hi,
I bought a set of after market Monza 2 copies to put on my car while I was getting my OEM Monza's repaired. Also my wife had started driving my car while she was saving up to buy herself a new car. While she was using my car she has curbed 2 of the copies but not badly. I now have the repaired OEM wheels back looking the bomb but this is where I am getting it hard to decide what to do.

While the copies have been on I have noticed no difference to the car. They are ok quality wise. I just wonder if I would be better off selling the OEM's and keep using these. ] I can replace a complete wheel (aftermarket) for the same price it costs to refurb the original. Also I can get €700 for the original set if I was to sell them. Dont get me wrong I am very proud of my car and in every way it is mint but the wheels are the one thing that I get hard to keep in good condition with Irish roads.
Does anyone have any reason or advice as to why I should keep the original set? Any advice would be appreciated.
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Re: Genuine Monza 2 V After market Monza 2 Advice needed
« Reply #1 on: January 07, 2012, 11:03:29 am »
Also living deep south in Ireland I would recommend tracked vehicles rather than wheels :evilgrin:. I have originals on mine and wait everyday to buckle them. The question is would you be happy with the reps or have nagging thoughts about originals. If they look and handle feel the same I would say give it another 4 months and use the good ones for summer.
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Re: Genuine Monza 2 V After market Monza 2 Advice needed
« Reply #2 on: January 07, 2012, 11:42:50 am »
Quote from: roamer1711 on January 07, 2012, 11:03:29 am
If they look and handle feel the same I would say give it another 4 months and use the good ones for summer.

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Re: Genuine Monza 2 V After market Monza 2 Advice needed
« Reply #3 on: January 07, 2012, 11:58:31 am »
Are the reps not heavier?
If you are still worried about the mrs keening them, tuck the real ones away until she gets her own car!
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Re: Genuine Monza 2 V After market Monza 2 Advice needed
« Reply #4 on: January 08, 2012, 06:34:36 am »
Quote from: Gez G on January 07, 2012, 11:58:31 am
Are the reps not heavier?
If you are still worried about the mrs keening them, tuck the real ones away until she gets her own car!

+1, and keep the reps for winter with winter tyres, originals for summer.
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Re: Genuine Monza 2 V After market Monza 2 Advice needed
« Reply #5 on: January 09, 2012, 10:38:41 am »
Hi,

Thanks all for the advice. I think I will do that and keep the reps for winter tyres.
Im not sure about the weight difference? Does anyone on here know?
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Re: Genuine Monza 2 V After market Monza 2 Advice needed
« Reply #6 on: January 09, 2012, 04:19:25 pm »
Get the bathroom scales out!!  :happy2:
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