wheels options - refurb spiders or new advice ?

[jase555]

looking for ideas guys

first of all car is stock,

basically need 4 new tyres soon in the next 2 months i reckon, i could do with refurbing the alloys as well. couple are a bit kerbed

so i thought on

4 new tyres and refurb the spiders - maybe anthracite don't know

or new alloys and tyres then maybe stick the spiders on here for a cheap price

car is silver and its a 52 plate

opinions sought

thanks

jase

[chissey]

New wheels and tyres 18"s and sell the Spiders.
First dibs for the wheels please.

[KenONeill]

Nothing wrong with the idea of refurbing the rims, except that you'd need a spare set while they're away.

[jase555]

was thinking of maybe getting it done while away on holiday , car is doing nothing for 2 weeks

but

looking around can get a new set with tyres (replicas) for about £400

reckon it would cost me that much to refurb with new rubber
thats the dilema

plus could also sell the spiders if somebody wanted

jas

[DJM123]

£400 seems cheap but what sort of qualtiy are the wheels going to be and also tyres will probably be poor at best?

Anthracite spiders would look nice or if you want differnet wheels go for some 18" BBS wheels or maybe O.Z. superturismos etc?

Good Luck

[GarryC]

Originally Posted by DJM123

£400 seems cheap but what sort of qualtiy are the wheels going to be and also tyres will probably be poor at best?

Anthracite spiders would look nice or if you want differnet wheels go for some 18" BBS wheels or maybe O.Z. superturismos etc?

Like these



I love my car

Regards

Garry

[mattbeef]

Once again quick to brag about his wheels

As for refurbing your original ones. Most places do them in a day so its not exactly major time with out wheels on the car.

Ive just bought some 17" Spiders so id say refurb with tyres

[DJM123]

Originally Posted by GarryC

Like these



I love my car

Regards

Garry

[DJM123]

18'' BBS CH STYLE ALLOY WHEELS FOR VW PASSAT AND GOLF 5 on eBay, also, Wheel Rims, Car Wheels, Tyres Trims, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 26-May-08 17:48:21 BST)

[GarryC]

I know, I know. I just really like em , he he

Arnt the CH standard fitment to one of the Skoda models, all be it not in that size, or am i mistaken?

Regards

Garry

[lukeaharper]

I'm due some new rubber soon, and was thinking of doing exactly the same; upgrading to a new set of wheels at the same time as stock alloys looking tatty.

I thought some Mk1 17" TT alloys might look nice, anybody got any pics of these on an RS? (similar to the Mk1 RS4 alloys)

[Johnny50]

A refurb would get my vote.

IMO, the Spiders suit the car perfectly.

[GarryC]

Taking a slight detore off topic. When buying a set of wheels and tyres for £400 what kind of tyres would you get?

I need new tyres in the next 4 weeks (before my trip to Le Man) but most of the ones im looking at are over £400 for the tyres alone, is their somewhere that offers free wheels with set of tyres or do you just get really cheap tyres and really cheap wheels?

Also, whats the thoughts on tyres? I get bloody good prices on Yokohama but i know most people like the Eagles?

Regards and sorry for the hi jack.

Garry

[Johnny50]

From what i've experienced, it's normally budget tyres you will get at these prices Garry.

Sometimes you get several options, say for eg- £400 for wheels with budget tyre, and £800 for premium brand tyres (Toyo etc)

[GarryC]

Ah, thats what i thought.

Now, what tyres to buy??? Need all 4 so is a good time for a tyre change. Its got "semperit" on at the moment which to be fair have been very good on the road but after a few laps of Lydden Hill circuit on Monday, it soon showed up their limits, lol. Torn between the Eagles and Prada 2 spec Yokos and the Advan Sport V103 Yokos at the moment.

MMMmmmm, to much choice.

Regards

Garry

[Johnny50]

I've got Toyo TR-1's on at the moment, and i'll be sticking with them next time too.

[GarryC]

Yep, cant fault them, they are a good tyre. I'm trying to bear in mind a more track oriantated tyre, without going too silly, lol. Dont want cut slicks that will last 2000 miles, ha ha, but do want something that will grip well.

Mmmm, might have to take a few cars from the workshop out for a brisk drive.

[KenONeill]

Garry, I like the T1-Rs too, but I've not heard any negative comments about the Yokos either, not even from people who're running 500bhp + Skylines and Supra 4s.

[V666 VRS]

Originally Posted by GarryC

Yep, cant fault them, they are a good tyre. I'm trying to bear in mind a more track oriantated tyre, without going too silly, lol. Dont want cut slicks that will last 2000 miles, ha ha, but do want something that will grip well.

Mmmm, might have to take a few cars from the workshop out for a brisk drive.

Where do you work? I can avoid you then seeing as you briskly drive round in customers cars On a side note you can buy these replica alloys with a Toyo upgrade for £540. Mines used for a family car so i'm quite happy with budget tyres during the summer months. Khumo £55 per corner for my 225 40 18s fitted and ballanced by a proffesional tyre fitting place in Kingswinford.

Darren

[GarryC]

Darren

Thats a good price

I work at Piper Cams and Exhausts. Have to drive the development cars to make sure the modifications we develop are working. Its a tough job