[Hulmie]

wanted

mk4 golf r32 replica alloy wheel. 18x8.0 must be in very good condition and not bent/buckled.

 

[Fat Head]

Replica!

thats illegal on here

 

[silversonic]

Replica!

thats illegal on here

i have a couple of fully refurbished GENUINE ones for sale fitted with yoko tyres
professionally powdercoated to a high standard.
got them done in a light grey silver and didnt like colour.
so got some more done in another colour rather than redo them.
could even take your old Genuine alloy in part ex so i can get done as spares

 

[cuprabob]

Asking for a replica is an odd request

 

[PaulW]

Asking for a replica is an odd request

They do look different so my only guess is to complete a set?

 

[cuprabob]

They do look different so my only guess is to complete a set?

Yes, but then you would try and get one from the same manufacturer as they all look slightly different and more importantly can have different weights.

 

[PaulW]

Yes, but then you would try and get one from the same manufacturer as they all look slightly different and more importantly can have different weights.

True enough, im out of ideas

 

[Hulmie]

basically i bought the car and didnt realise it had reps on until i found one of them was bent and get a genuine wheel to replace it. then i noticed the difference, so rather than trying to find 3 genuine alloys i thought it would be easier to get 1 rep to complete the set. i could try get the bent wheel sorted but it depends how bad it is and really dont like running on a wheel that has been welded.

 

[Hulmie]

Silversonic - You got any pictures of the wheels?

 

[cuprabob]

basically i bought the car and didnt realise it had reps on until i found one of them was bent and get a genuine wheel to replace it. then i noticed the difference, so rather than trying to find 3 genuine alloys i thought it would be easier to get 1 rep to complete the set. i could try get the bent wheel sorted but it depends how bad it is and really dont like running on a wheel that has been welded.

i understand but as i said the weight of replica wheels can vary.

Also, i thought genuine Aristos were 7.5J. Does that mean you have 3 wheels which are 8J and one which is 7.5J?

If I were you I would try and pick up a set of genuine Aristos, or buy a new set of replicas.

 

[silversonic]

 

[PaulW]

Running a welded aloy is fine, id rather that than what is effectively odd wheels. If its welded right it wont even fail an MOT

 

[silversonic]

don't think i would feel safe knowing one of my wheels was welded

 

[PaulW]

Why? The weld is stronger than the wheel.

Running 3x 7.5j wheels and an 8j wheel and/or wheels that are different is more dangerous and can invalidate your insurance

 

[silversonic]

wouild be worried Too much heat could stress wheel. but each to his own. im a born worrier with ocd

 

[PaulW]

Im not saying i would just pointing out

 

[Hulmie]

yes im running 3 18x8.0 and 1 18x7.5. Spoke to my mechanic and with them being the same rolling radius it shouldnt cause any issues.

However i do want a full set all the same, so its either buy new full set of reps, set of second hand gen or 1 18x8.0 if i can find the same make of wheel which i doubt i will be able to do.

Silversonic - are your wheels the ronals or the OZ?

I dont have money right now as Mexico is looming so need my money for scuba diving

 

[cuprabob]

It's certainly not good practice to run different width of wheels on tbe same axle even if the tyre size is the same. The tyre sits differently on an 8" rim compared to a 7.5" rim.

If you were to have an accident and the insurance company noticed it would not go well.

 

[PaulW]

[sup]Get it welded, thats cheaper and safer than an odd rim[/sup]

 

[silversonic]

Both oz. .