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BBS CH Reps - Any disadvantages?
« on: June 17, 2012, 07:32:45 pm »

I'm thinking of buying some black BBS CH Reps. Are there any major disadvantages? Does anyone know who heavy they are, and how heavy the real ones are?

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Re: BBS CH Reps - Any disadvantages?
« Reply #1 on: June 17, 2012, 07:36:34 pm »
heavier, Potentially not as well made meaning possibly more prone to cracks/buckling.

Millions use them though and its not a well known thing they always break.

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Re: BBS CH Reps - Any disadvantages?
« Reply #2 on: June 17, 2012, 07:48:35 pm »

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I know you get what you pay for, but as I'm about to spend a lot with JKM, I didn't want to spend more than a grand on wheels and tyres, and I'd never skimp on tyres, which will be 500 for Goodyear F1 or Pirelli P Zero Rosso.

I'd get the real ones, but that's gonna add another 700. Awesome do a package for 4 x BBS CH 18's and the Pirelli tyres for 1750. Trouble is, I want it done now, as it looks like a Dinky toy with the 17's on  :grin:

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Re: BBS CH Reps - Any disadvantages?
« Reply #3 on: June 17, 2012, 07:56:06 pm »
Hold on mate,at least you've got a set of tyre's and alloy's on,you'll fall on a good set from ebay or if you're really lucky from another felllow member here,I would never buy rep's,somebody sold some really good 19"BBS(not ch's) for £890 on here so just keep a look out,never rush as you'll regret it! :happy2:

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Re: BBS CH Reps - Any disadvantages?
« Reply #5 on: June 17, 2012, 08:11:34 pm »

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Re: BBS CH Reps - Any disadvantages?
« Reply #6 on: June 17, 2012, 08:24:16 pm »
You can have these mint Pescys for £650  :wink:

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Re: BBS CH Reps - Any disadvantages?
« Reply #7 on: June 17, 2012, 08:29:29 pm »

What, the ones on the sig pic? Are they 19's?

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Re: BBS CH Reps - Any disadvantages?
« Reply #8 on: June 17, 2012, 08:36:04 pm »
Like these!

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,47748.0.html
I had the 240mile round trip pleasure  of viewing these  :sick:

What's up with them? They look great in the pics...

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Re: BBS CH Reps - Any disadvantages?
« Reply #9 on: June 17, 2012, 08:56:19 pm »
He described them as mint only 2marks on the alloys.   I told him how fussy I am etc and I didn't want a wasted trip etc..... Got told they are mint and if he touched up painted the marks  they would be classed as immaculate....... Anyway 11-12-13 marks later I decided to call it a day ... And advised him to alter his advert.    Which he did.  And sold on soon after.      My mint and his mint are slightly diff.      Enjoyed the blast on the A1 tho.... :sad1:

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Re: BBS CH Reps - Any disadvantages?
« Reply #10 on: June 17, 2012, 09:16:18 pm »

What, the ones on the sig pic? Are they 19's?

Lol yeah 19" Ultraleggeras in the sig.

These are the Pescaras with continentals...


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Re: BBS CH Reps - Any disadvantages?
« Reply #11 on: June 17, 2012, 09:22:02 pm »
And these are original BBS? How much tread is left on the Conti's?

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Re: BBS CH Reps - Any disadvantages?
« Reply #12 on: June 17, 2012, 09:48:39 pm »
Yep BBS Pescaras. 2x5mm tread and 2x3mm tread.

Mint. Powder coated Satin Black.

Inc- centre caps, wheel bolts, and VW lockers.

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Re: BBS CH Reps - Any disadvantages?
« Reply #13 on: June 17, 2012, 10:17:07 pm »
I now stay clear of reps. Lots of disadvantages. Heavy, buckle easily and I have even saw one that shattered from hitting a pothole.. :surprised: Buy OEM, you won't regret it.. :wink: