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Good evening guys and gals, Im very tempted to go for a honeycomb grill from superskoda but have read some horror stories RE build quality, snags etc Are there any viable/better alternatives to superskoda? Ideally I would like to keep a close OEM look with the possibility of current badging. All suggestions, opinions and advice welcomed.

The Blue Beestie with the Passat alloys and the 215/55/16 winters. Not really noticed any negatives in steering or in handling. Usual road noise increase from the winters but apart from that it’s all good. Next will be window tinting once the lockdown is eased.

Good morning to you all. Was wondering if any of you fine ladies and gents knew of any bulb types/manufacturers that will not cause a canbus error? They will be going on a VRS MKII Wagon. My last car had LED rear lights and they make a massive difference in terms of light output and peace of mind. I’m tempted to use OSRAM as they have proved successful in the past. maybe even just a trial run on the 239’s on the ref plates? All input is welcomed. Thank you, Colin.

No worries, worse case you will literally have to pop them out and check them against images on the net 👍

Good morning to you sir, I always make use of auto bulbs direct for info on bulbs. They are easy enough to use and are (for the most part) spot on. Search for them on google sir 👍

Magic news Kiwibacon thank you for letting me know, all the responses have put my mind at ease that wee bit more 😁👍

No worries sir👍

Good day to you sir, just a thought will be whipping off the 18’a to put the winters on and thought will put muddies on at the same time? would you happen to know the code or part number of said guards that will fit a VRS Mk2 wagon? thank you in advance!

Hi John, they came with Continental Winter Contacts. They aren’t fitted yet so will give you a shout on running performance etc once on. As you will have likely have read they were fitted to an older Passat TDi so I’m hoping they should be golden. Pics will follow once fitted for anyone that’s interested😁

I have one winging it’s way to me as we speak 😁 Thank you for the info it’s a massive help! I have never had a car with bolts always lug nuts so was completely ignorant on what to use and how to do it. Until now. Briskoda is truelly one of the best forums I have ever used 👍

Thanks for the offer but think I should be ok especially with e-Roottoot’s helpful heads up 👍

Great idea sir, thank you. I couldn’t see the woods for the trees! Didn’t think about doing it like that, was so focused on trying to line them up I completely missed the balance/hang them on the hub 😁👍 thanks again!

A very good morning to you both. Thank you both for the info and opinions. I saw little or no sense buying another set if the sat’ alloys would drop on and didn’t really want to go non VAG (which I’m very new to) if I could help it. I’m also very conscious these will be on bolts and not nuts like my previous cars. What’s would you recommend is the best way to get them lined up/presented etc when putting the new tyres back on? My initial thought was to “prop” them on a brick orsomething similar at the correct height then thread the initial bolt in to “hold” the alloy on then add the rest. I will be doing this singlehanded and do not have an impact gun (breaker, spider and a torque wrench) My apologies for my ignorance in the matter and all suggestions welcomed.

A very good morning to you both. Thank you both for the info and opinions. I saw little or no sense buying another set if the sat’ alloys would drop on and didn’t really want to go non VAG (which I’m very new to) if I could help it. I’m also very conscious these will be on bolts and not nuts like my previous cars. What’s would you recommend is the best way to get them lined up/presented etc when putting the new tyres back on? My initial thought was to “prop” them on a brick or something similar at the correct height then thread the initial bolt in to “hold” the alloy on then add the rest. I will be doing this singlehanded and do not have an impact gun (breaker, spider and a torque wrench) My apologies for my ignorance in the matter and all suggestions welcomed.

Good evening Carlton, thank you kindly for the very thorough and very informative breakdown. I did have the option of getting some 205/55/16’s on 7J also but they are not VAG rather they are aftermarket that were fitted to an Audi A7. The aforementioned Passat alloys are already in my possession, I primarily wanted to ensure they could be used as opposed to extra financial outlay on another set of rims. I will see how she runs with them on and if I indeed find the ride quality to be harsh I will try to source ET50 6J 205/55/16’s. Thank you again for the information.