wheels options - refurb spiders or new advice ?

jase555 · 04-05-2008, 10:16

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 · 04-05-2008, 10:36

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

KenONeill · 06-05-2008, 12:50

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

jase555 · 06-05-2008, 12:57

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 · 06-05-2008, 13:14

£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 · 06-05-2008, 13:59

Quote:

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 · 06-05-2008, 14:03

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 · 06-05-2008, 14:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by GarryC

Like these

I love my car

Regards

Garry

DJM123 · 06-05-2008, 14:39

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 · 06-05-2008, 15:10

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 · 06-05-2008, 23:30

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 · 07-05-2008, 10:00

A refurb would get my vote.

IMO, the Spiders suit the car perfectly.

GarryC · 07-05-2008, 10:05

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 · 07-05-2008, 10:07

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 · 07-05-2008, 10:20

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 · 07-05-2008, 10:33

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

GarryC · 07-05-2008, 10:48

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 · 07-05-2008, 10:51

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 · 07-05-2008, 15:34

Quote:

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 · 07-05-2008, 15:39

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

Johnny50 · 07-05-2008, 15:42

Send the job applications this way Garry.

V666 VRS · 07-05-2008, 16:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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

AAaahhh. Nice work if you can find it

Anyone that lives near to Kingswinford tyres, give them a bell. They are the cheapest and by far the best service arround for buying tyres. I travel 80 miles each way and still save money. Plus they do laser allignment and nitrogen for the tyres at a good price.

Darren

GarryC · 07-05-2008, 17:12

Yes it does have its perks, lol.

Most of the time is spent in front of a PC while its running simulations so not 100% thrilling

And the only car i got in at the moment is a Morris Minor with a Zetec in the front. Has got Yoko A539 tyres on tho so could see what they are like

Gonna start a new thread, sorry for the hijack

Johnny50 · 07-05-2008, 17:13

So back on topic...

I still say refurb.

GarryC · 07-05-2008, 17:19

Iwould say 18s with cheap tyres

Sell the spiders to a Favia owner to offset the cost. Some one like Johnny50

04-05-2008, 10:16	#1
jase555 Briskodian Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 54 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	wheels options - refurb spiders or new advice ? 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

04-05-2008, 10:36	#2
chissey Bumble Bee Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: West London Posts: 129 Members Car: Octavia vRS Thanks: 12 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: wheels options - refurb spiders or new advice ? New wheels and tyres 18"s and sell the Spiders. First dibs for the wheels please.

06-05-2008, 12:50	#3
KenONeill Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Normally in Scotland! Posts: 11,213 Members Car: Octavia TDi110 Thanks: 65 Thanked 561 Times in 549 Posts	Re: wheels options - refurb spiders or new advice ? Nothing wrong with the idea of refurbing the rims, except that you'd need a spare set while they're away.

06-05-2008, 12:57	#4
jase555 Briskodian Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 54 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: wheels options - refurb spiders or new advice ? 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

06-05-2008, 13:14	#5
DJM123 Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sevenoaks Posts: 106 Members Car: Octavia VRS Thanks: 10 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Re: wheels options - refurb spiders or new advice ? £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

06-05-2008, 14:03	#7
mattbeef Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sheffield Posts: 3,362 Members Car: Red Octy vRS Thanks: 36 Thanked 116 Times in 115 Posts	Re: wheels options - refurb spiders or new advice ? 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 __________________ I few bits here and there but im happy to Performance Torque Go on click me you know you want to

06-05-2008, 14:39	#9
DJM123 Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sevenoaks Posts: 106 Members Car: Octavia VRS Thanks: 10 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Re: wheels options - refurb spiders or new advice ? 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)

06-05-2008, 15:10	#10
GarryC Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ashford, Kent Posts: 317 Members Car: Mk1 Octavia VRS Thanks: 8 Thanked 10 Times in 8 Posts	Re: wheels options - refurb spiders or new advice ? 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 __________________ Black MK1 Octavia VRS - 18"BBS RC,H&R Coil Overs, Eibach Rear ARB, Golf R32 Front ARB, Custom Code -Phase 2,JBS CAI pipe, Forge Eliminator DV, Spec Clutch, Single mass flywheel + more

06-05-2008, 23:30	#11
lukeaharper Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25 Members Car: Octavia RS 20V Turbo Thanks: 22 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: wheels options - refurb spiders or new advice ? 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)

07-05-2008, 10:00	#12
Johnny50 Here's Johnny ! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 5,472 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 262 Thanked 174 Times in 170 Posts	Re: wheels options - refurb spiders or new advice ? A refurb would get my vote. IMO, the Spiders suit the car perfectly.

07-05-2008, 10:05	#13
GarryC Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ashford, Kent Posts: 317 Members Car: Mk1 Octavia VRS Thanks: 8 Thanked 10 Times in 8 Posts	Re: wheels options - refurb spiders or new advice ? 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 __________________ Black MK1 Octavia VRS - 18"BBS RC,H&R Coil Overs, Eibach Rear ARB, Golf R32 Front ARB, Custom Code -Phase 2,JBS CAI pipe, Forge Eliminator DV, Spec Clutch, Single mass flywheel + more

07-05-2008, 10:07	#14
Johnny50 Here's Johnny ! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 5,472 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 262 Thanked 174 Times in 170 Posts	Re: wheels options - refurb spiders or new advice ? 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)

07-05-2008, 10:20	#15
GarryC Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ashford, Kent Posts: 317 Members Car: Mk1 Octavia VRS Thanks: 8 Thanked 10 Times in 8 Posts	Re: wheels options - refurb spiders or new advice ? 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 __________________ Black MK1 Octavia VRS - 18"BBS RC,H&R Coil Overs, Eibach Rear ARB, Golf R32 Front ARB, Custom Code -Phase 2,JBS CAI pipe, Forge Eliminator DV, Spec Clutch, Single mass flywheel + more

07-05-2008, 10:33	#16
Johnny50 Here's Johnny ! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 5,472 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 262 Thanked 174 Times in 170 Posts	Re: wheels options - refurb spiders or new advice ? I've got Toyo TR-1's on at the moment, and i'll be sticking with them next time too.

07-05-2008, 10:48	#17
GarryC Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ashford, Kent Posts: 317 Members Car: Mk1 Octavia VRS Thanks: 8 Thanked 10 Times in 8 Posts	Re: wheels options - refurb spiders or new advice ? 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. __________________ Black MK1 Octavia VRS - 18"BBS RC,H&R Coil Overs, Eibach Rear ARB, Golf R32 Front ARB, Custom Code -Phase 2,JBS CAI pipe, Forge Eliminator DV, Spec Clutch, Single mass flywheel + more

07-05-2008, 10:51	#18
KenONeill Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Normally in Scotland! Posts: 11,213 Members Car: Octavia TDi110 Thanks: 65 Thanked 561 Times in 549 Posts	Re: wheels options - refurb spiders or new advice ? 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.

07-05-2008, 15:39	#20
GarryC Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ashford, Kent Posts: 317 Members Car: Mk1 Octavia VRS Thanks: 8 Thanked 10 Times in 8 Posts	Re: wheels options - refurb spiders or new advice ? 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 __________________ Black MK1 Octavia VRS - 18"BBS RC,H&R Coil Overs, Eibach Rear ARB, Golf R32 Front ARB, Custom Code -Phase 2,JBS CAI pipe, Forge Eliminator DV, Spec Clutch, Single mass flywheel + more

07-05-2008, 15:42	#21
Johnny50 Here's Johnny ! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 5,472 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 262 Thanked 174 Times in 170 Posts	Re: wheels options - refurb spiders or new advice ? Send the job applications this way Garry.

07-05-2008, 17:12	#23
GarryC Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ashford, Kent Posts: 317 Members Car: Mk1 Octavia VRS Thanks: 8 Thanked 10 Times in 8 Posts	Re: wheels options - refurb spiders or new advice ? Yes it does have its perks, lol. Most of the time is spent in front of a PC while its running simulations so not 100% thrilling And the only car i got in at the moment is a Morris Minor with a Zetec in the front. Has got Yoko A539 tyres on tho so could see what they are like Gonna start a new thread, sorry for the hijack __________________ Black MK1 Octavia VRS - 18"BBS RC,H&R Coil Overs, Eibach Rear ARB, Golf R32 Front ARB, Custom Code -Phase 2,JBS CAI pipe, Forge Eliminator DV, Spec Clutch, Single mass flywheel + more

07-05-2008, 17:13	#24
Johnny50 Here's Johnny ! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 5,472 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 262 Thanked 174 Times in 170 Posts	Re: wheels options - refurb spiders or new advice ? So back on topic... I still say refurb.

07-05-2008, 17:19	#25
GarryC Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ashford, Kent Posts: 317 Members Car: Mk1 Octavia VRS Thanks: 8 Thanked 10 Times in 8 Posts	Re: wheels options - refurb spiders or new advice ? Iwould say 18s with cheap tyres Sell the spiders to a Favia owner to offset the cost. Some one like Johnny50 __________________ Black MK1 Octavia VRS - 18"BBS RC,H&R Coil Overs, Eibach Rear ARB, Golf R32 Front ARB, Custom Code -Phase 2,JBS CAI pipe, Forge Eliminator DV, Spec Clutch, Single mass flywheel + more

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