((( seeking advice please asap ))) 19 alloys query

[scottm72]

thinking of buying these
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111670117003?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
for my gti
just about to buy these but don't want to make the wrong choice.
would these look good on a black 2008 gti ?
any advice greatly appreciated

[z00bz]

I wouldn't go for them personally mate lol

[scottm72]

I thought they looked nice buddy,
is it the design you don't like or the company etc ?

[z00bz]

Solely the design bud, don't know anything about the company sorry

[scottm72]

have tried to find a picture of a mk5 gti online with them on but cant so far

[chigmuss]

Personally I'd try to stick with original or a well known brand of wheel, BBS / Borbet / Momo / Azev etc , as the wheels you've linked to are ok in design, it's just that copy wheels can be a bit of a lucky dip in terms of quality and you can end up with bubbling lacquer or worse, bent alloys due to poor quality.
A set of used OEM wheels that you can maybe factor a refurb into would be a better investment for my 2p.

[scottm72]

thanks chigmuss that's helpful advice
where would you think the best place to search for oem ones that could maybe do with a refurb ?

[Monza_GTI]

maybe try gumtree as theres a lot of sellers on there

or even something like these

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SET-OF-FOUR-GENUINE-VW-GOLF-MK5-GTI-MATT-BLACK-DETROIT-18-ALLOY-WHEELS-X4-5X112/281628393915?_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140328180637%26meid%3D964bba1d905444d594616f00af389850%26pid%3D100009%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D10%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D111670117003

[dansmith180]

I've had about 5 sets of replica wheels and have never had a problem, they still have to pass strict regulations and tests etc..

Even the finish is normally very good, I wouldn't be to worried about buying replicas, also bare in mind a diamond cut refurb will cost you £100 per wheel. So buying a used set and refurbishing them can get expensive quickly.

[Matthewsimone]

I really like them mate aren't these same wheel as upgraded mk7 Gti ones?
I personally wouldn't fit cheap aftermarket wheels mate, generally chinese rubbish that don't last 5 minutes

Good reason why genuine ones will cost you £2,000+
My mate fitted cheap aftermarket wheels to his ep3 type R and within 6 months the finish on them as ruined and they constantly needed balancing as a swear they were made from butter 

[scottm72]

cheers for the info guys, was so close to buying them yesterday but the link provided above threw up some alternatives so cheers for that,
not the ones in the link as they are 18s but the seller has some 19s
he says they are all genuine but I will go and check that out just now as hard to believe he is selling brand new genuine vw 19 inch alloys for £500
has anyone used this company from the lonk above at all

[scottm72]

maybe try gumtree as theres a lot of sellers on there

or even something like these

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SET-OF-FOUR-GENUINE-VW-GOLF-MK5-GTI-MATT-BLACK-DETROIT-18-ALLOY-WHEELS-X4-5X112/281628393915?_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140328180637%26meid%3D964bba1d905444d594616f00af389850%26pid%3D100009%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D10%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D111670117003

cheers for the link monzagti

[scottm72]

couple of options from this buyer,
would greatly appreciate peoples thoughts on them
they would be to go on a black gti
link no 1
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SET-FOUR-GENUINE-VW-19-ANTHRACITE-MOTORSPORT-ALLOY-WHEELS-8JX19-ET41-5X112-/191529592636?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2c980da73c

link no 2
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331451124432?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

seemingly these are brand new and genuine parts ?
how at that price I do not know but this is a huge company on e bay and 40k feedback with only something like 10 negative of which none of these are regarding questioning or complaining about parts not being genuine.

is it to good to be true ?
any advice greatly welcome

[Monza_GTI]

couple of options from this buyer,
would greatly appreciate peoples thoughts on them
they would be to go on a black gti
link no 1
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SET-FOUR-GENUINE-VW-19-ANTHRACITE-MOTORSPORT-ALLOY-WHEELS-8JX19-ET41-5X112-/191529592636?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2c980da73c

link no 2
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331451124432?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

seemingly these are brand new and genuine parts ?
how at that price I do not know but this is a huge company on e bay and 40k feedback with only something like 10 negative of which none of these are regarding questioning or complaining about parts not being genuine.

is it to good to be true ?
any advice greatly welcome

I don't think the anthracite alloys would look good on a black gti. From the pictures in the advert, those alloys shown on a Passat, nothing special. I reckon it would make the gti look like a normal golf with a set of upgraded wheels.

[scottm72]

couple of options from this buyer,
would greatly appreciate peoples thoughts on them
they would be to go on a black gti
link no 1
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SET-FOUR-GENUINE-VW-19-ANTHRACITE-MOTORSPORT-ALLOY-WHEELS-8JX19-ET41-5X112-/191529592636?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2c980da73c

link no 2
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331451124432?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

seemingly these are brand new and genuine parts ?
how at that price I do not know but this is a huge company on e bay and 40k feedback with only something like 10 negative of which none of these are regarding questioning or complaining about parts not being genuine.

is it to good to be true ?
any advice greatly welcome

I don't think the anthracite alloys would look good on a black gti. From the pictures in the advert, those alloys shown on a Passat, nothing special. I reckon it would make the gti look like a normal golf with a set of upgraded wheels.

just noticed link no 1 is a et 41
will that fit as should by et 45 ?