nbetts Posted September 21, 2007 Report Share Posted September 21, 2007 OK - So I have an Edition 30 GTi and I am chuffed to bits with it - BUT... I do not like the ED30 BBS wheels - I much prefer the standard 18" GTi Alloy (Monzas) So I am looking to buy another set of wheels - I have seen a set of replica 19" Monzas - which I think will look stunning on the car, although I am wary of replica wheels and the extra weight/structural strength issues. So if I want to avoid issues over quality I guess I could buy some 19" BBS CH etc etc What I really would like is some 19" OEM Monzas - which do not exist... So, I am faced with the option of going to VW and ordering the 18" Monzas I guess... which are probably something like £300+ a corner. Can anyone recommend a quality set of wheels (BBS, Speedline etc ) in 19" format before I rush out and buy the Monzas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davyk31 Posted September 21, 2007 Report Share Posted September 21, 2007 I have 18" replicas and weighed them against the originals and the weight difference is minimal. Finish is fine but much much cheaper. If you damage a replica it is so much cheaper to replace and as you say you can get 19" reps. Loads of guys on here say bad things about reps and it has been discussed but a lot of that is based upon their feelings and beleiving all the marketing blurb regarding the original BBS items. Just my opinion of course. Beware also of the worm on the original VW Monzas.....if you buy secondhand wheels you have no warranty and if you buy new from VW as an afterthought for your car you will only have one year warranty. All of these issues helped push me towards the replicas as well and so far I feel my decision has been 100% correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shao_khan Posted September 21, 2007 Report Share Posted September 21, 2007 Depends what you are looking for. At the moment both Abt and Oettinger have some new rims that are very nice looking, but like I say it depends on your preference for styles. THere will be plenty other 'good' choices about. Oettinger: [image]http://www.oettinger.de/bilder/4298.jpeg[/image] ABt 1: Abt 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted September 21, 2007 Report Share Posted September 21, 2007 Those Abt wheels shown on the TT are great but very expensive IIRC. Here you go: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbetts Posted September 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2007 Hmm - Those are quite nice. Still think the Monzas are just brilliant - but these are very good too.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted September 21, 2007 Report Share Posted September 21, 2007 ....Yep, I prefer the Monzas to any other design for the Mk5 GTI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbetts Posted September 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2007 I might just succumb to the 19" replica Monzas - I think... Any other suggestions....??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdyGTI Posted September 21, 2007 Report Share Posted September 21, 2007 My favorite are still the OZ Ultra Leggeras, but in black: or maybe the OZ Hydras, again in black: http://www.oz-alloys.co.uk/p1019117.htm or maybe the Sportec Monos: http://amdtechnik.com/product.details.cfm?ProductID=8&VariantID=71&ReferenceID=2627 Not sure, but will probably get one of the above, in black, come march time next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oxfordlad Posted September 21, 2007 Report Share Posted September 21, 2007 How about the black OEM Monza's that were released with the Ed30 in the rest of Europe? Then at least your sticking with the theme? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbetts Posted September 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2007 [ QUOTE ] How about the black OEM Monza's that were released with the Ed30 in the rest of Europe? Then at least your sticking with the theme? [/ QUOTE ] Hmmmm - Not a bad idea at all... where can I get some price info/photos with them on the car? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oxfordlad Posted September 21, 2007 Report Share Posted September 21, 2007 They look like this.... Not sure on the part number, however I am sure someone will know. A few people have got their hands on them... You could even try someone like euroimports.co.uk, they may be able to get them cheaper through their VW dealer abroad perhaps. Even a set with tyres on. If not they can get you a brand new set of traditional monzas (I got mine from them) But the black ones on a white car, oh yes, they would look great and would be in keeping with the ed 30 look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richy Posted September 21, 2007 Report Share Posted September 21, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Those Abt wheels shown on the TT are great but very expensive IIRC. Here you go: [/ QUOTE ] They look very cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shao_khan Posted September 21, 2007 Report Share Posted September 21, 2007 Wayside Audi have an ABT tt in the showroom with these wheels - they do look very very nice in teh flesh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamv2 Posted September 21, 2007 Report Share Posted September 21, 2007 I always liked these wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted September 21, 2007 Report Share Posted September 21, 2007 Nigel - IIRC your car is white? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oxfordlad Posted September 21, 2007 Report Share Posted September 21, 2007 Now that, looks the dogs... I am sorry, but I want it!! perhaps the black wheels are the contrast you are looking for Nigel and you can keep the skirts etc white? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oxfordlad Posted September 21, 2007 Report Share Posted September 21, 2007 PS, I hate you Red, your "image fu" is superior to mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted September 21, 2007 Report Share Posted September 21, 2007 .... I like this one best: [belongs to robintegra(?)] Though I'd probably have the black Monzas on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oxfordlad Posted September 21, 2007 Report Share Posted September 21, 2007 I like it, but prefer the slightly more OEM look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shao_khan Posted September 21, 2007 Report Share Posted September 21, 2007 I actually think this one would have looked better with Red trim on the wheels to match the grill detail. [ QUOTE ] .... I like this one best: [belongs to robintegra(?)] Though I'd probably have the black Monzas on it. [/ QUOTE ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted September 21, 2007 Report Share Posted September 21, 2007 ....Yes, I don't know how white those rim edges are going to stay over time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbetts Posted September 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2007 This is great guys - keep 'em coming. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazdot Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 I think these from Robinintegra's car look the mutts nuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac_Terrorist Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 Slightly off topic but I'm trying to work out what make of tyre is on that wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamv2 Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 They look like federal SS 595's to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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