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Offline Murray86

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Alloy wheel advice
« on: January 24, 2010, 09:22:11 pm »
Hi guys, new to this forum.

I currently have a set of the 18" R32 alloy wheels on my Golf. I purchased the car about 2 weeks ago and the wheels came on the car. Is there an easy way to tell if they are genuine R32 wheels and not cheap repo's? I have a quick look and they have made in Italy stamped on the inside.

Secondly i'd like to swap/px these wheels with a set of 17" standard Monza wheels. I know alot of you folks have upgraded your wheels and wondered if there are any spare sets lying in your garage somewhere!? i'm after a set in as close to A1 condition as possible and with tyres. Likewise if anyone has a set they just wanna sell rather than p/x can you let me know.

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Re: Alloy wheel advice
« Reply #1 on: January 24, 2010, 10:56:54 pm »
Sounds like they are reps. Genuine VW wheels will have a VW stamp along with a VW part number (1J0...). Genuine wheels are 7.5" wide and most reps are 8" so this is another way to tell.
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Re: Alloy wheel advice
« Reply #2 on: January 25, 2010, 12:47:34 pm »
I have a set of 17'S that will be up for sale in two weeks with excellent Conti Tyres. One minor mark.

Where are you based?
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Re: Alloy wheel advice
« Reply #3 on: January 25, 2010, 12:51:10 pm »
depending which .:R32 reps you have, i might know a buyer for you too  :happy2:
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Re: Alloy wheel advice
« Reply #4 on: January 25, 2010, 01:23:51 pm »
Gti Jal sounds great and just what I'm after. Do you have a price in mind? I am in Edinburgh but can arrange couries etc.

Very cherry: i will have a look at the wheels tonight and confirm if they are indeed reps and the details. I will also take so pics.

My email address is M_Legge@hotmail.co.uk if you both prefer to discuss things via email

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Re: Alloy wheel advice
« Reply #5 on: January 25, 2010, 01:25:55 pm »
P.s can't read pm's yet because of my post count.
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Re: Alloy wheel advice
« Reply #6 on: January 25, 2010, 01:28:09 pm »
Quote from: Murray86 on January 25, 2010, 01:23:51 pm
Gti Jal sounds great and just what I'm after. Do you have a price in mind? I am in Edinburgh but can arrange couries etc.

Very cherry: i will have a look at the wheels tonight and confirm if they are indeed reps and the details. I will also take so pics.

My email address is M_Legge@hotmail.co.uk if you both prefer to discuss things via email

Murray

what i'll do is pass your email on if thats alright? saves me getting in the middle of any buying/selling that goes on  :happy2: he's called 'jaggers' if you hear from him

afaik the guy i know is after the style so rep or genuine might not be an issue  :happy2:
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Re: Alloy wheel advice
« Reply #7 on: January 25, 2010, 01:51:05 pm »
Yeah pass my email address on mate, cheers
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Re: Alloy wheel advice
« Reply #8 on: January 25, 2010, 02:35:07 pm »
Why not go for the 18's Monza II's? I think Red Robin has a genuine set for sale.
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Re: Alloy wheel advice
« Reply #9 on: January 25, 2010, 04:28:44 pm »
Quote from: Murray86 on January 25, 2010, 01:51:05 pm
Yeah pass my email address on mate, cheers

done  :happy2:
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Re: Alloy wheel advice
« Reply #10 on: January 25, 2010, 04:31:06 pm »
Quote from: Edition30 on January 25, 2010, 02:35:07 pm

Why not go for the 18's Monza II's? I think Red Robin has a genuine set for sale.


.... :drinking: Cheers, buddy.

They're not with tyres though. I'd rather sell my genuine Monza 17's - Also not with tyres:

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=8272.0
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Re: Alloy wheel advice
« Reply #11 on: January 25, 2010, 06:26:24 pm »
Quote from: RedRobin on January 25, 2010, 04:31:06 pm
Quote from: Edition30 on January 25, 2010, 02:35:07 pm

Why not go for the 18's Monza II's? I think Red Robin has a genuine set for sale.


.... :drinking: Cheers, buddy.

They're not with tyres though. I'd rather sell my genuine Monza 17's - Also not with tyres:

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=8272.0

Thanks for the heads up but would really like a set already with tyres, cheers all the same
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Re: Alloy wheel advice
« Reply #12 on: January 25, 2010, 07:11:26 pm »
I have a set of genuine 18's with tyres available.

If your interested pm me or give me your e-mail and I can send you the details with pics etc.
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Re: Alloy wheel advice
« Reply #13 on: January 25, 2010, 07:55:05 pm »
i've got a set of 17s with tyres for 100 quid if you want them , their not mint tho i can get some specs on the tyres if you fancy them based in glasgow if that helps too  :happy2:
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Re: Alloy wheel advice
« Reply #14 on: January 25, 2010, 08:05:42 pm »
Tonker3 - My email is M_Legge@hotmail.co.uk. Pics price etc to my email would be good.

Rubber Toe - can you email me some photos? If not can you tell me what condition the wheels are in and with what make of tyres and tread depths left?

Cheers guys
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