Monza II Replicas

[tartanmartin85]

I've got a Laser Blue GTI but think it would benefit from an upgrade from the 17'' Monzas to some polished 18s.

What is the general feeling about replicas? Are they noticeably different?

Cheers

[GTiBEER]

I'd steer clear and get some second hand ones on eBay and refurb them. Genuines are more solid and hollow so lighter weight better for performance.

[maxload]

I'd steer clear and get some second hand ones on eBay and refurb them. Genuines are more solid and hollow so lighter weight better for performance.

I'd like some monzas to replace my pescaras. Is there an easy way to tell if it's a genuine monza or a rep? 

[gti yorks]

i think genuine monza 2 are stamped with RONAL on the back of the wheel. i would go and look on mine but iits chucking it down outside

[monte]

I'd like some monzas to replace my pescaras. Is there an easy way to tell if it's a genuine monza or a rep? 

 

Ive not got much room to talk really, but I went for 19" Monza reps.

….But on an Ed30, I don't think id swap pescaras for standard 18" Monza's.

Are you thinking Detroits?  

[Mk5 GTian]

I've got a Laser Blue GTI but think it would benefit from an upgrade from the 17'' Monzas to some polished 18s.

What is the general feeling about replicas? Are they noticeably different?

Cheers

Here's mine in Laser blue with 18" Monza 2's. I'd deffinately do it, but go  for real used ones off ebay, and get them refurbed. 80 quid a corner for the diamond cut finish.

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[maxload]

I'd like some monzas to replace my pescaras. Is there an easy way to tell if it's a genuine monza or a rep? 

 

Ive not got much room to talk really, but I went for 19" Monza reps.

….But on an Ed30, I don't think id swap pescaras for standard 18" Monza's.

Are you thinking Detroits?  

Im thinking either 18'' detroits or monza shadows 

[Mk5 GTian]

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[Mk5 GTian]

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Here you go Martin. This should cover it!

[JackG]

I've just got a set of reps
I'll keep my pescaras as I love them
I went for reps because they saved me loads of £££ look good
Weight wise there is nothing in it at all....doubt there heavier actually, I work for VW so will check tomoz and compare

[tartanmartin85]

That looks really awesome mate, I think that might be a Spring time purchase!

Can't beat Laser Blue eh?! 

[Phil Miller]

ive got 18in reps and they dont seem that heavy TBH, ive gotta have mine all refurb'd as the other half managed to kerb both o/s rims when she took it down the shops last 

[Mk5 GTian]

That looks really awesome mate, I think that might be a Spring time purchase!

Can't beat Laser Blue eh?! 

Absolutely, can't beat the laser blue. Especially in the sunlight when all buffed and polished to the max!

[Mk5 GTian]

I'd steer clear and get some second hand ones on eBay and refurb them. Genuines are more solid and hollow so lighter weight better for performance.

I'd like some monzas to replace my pescaras. Is there an easy way to tell if it's a genuine monza or a rep? 

Apparently the older ones were by BBS, and the later by Ronal, so originals could have either stamped on them. But take care, as apparently even the reps can have this on. It would seem the best way to tell is the weight.

[chowgar]

Nice pics.... Looks very dark for laser blue, looks like shadow in those pics...... Might just be the light...