Cheap alloys for winter tyres?

[Wallumy]

I want to get some winter tyres for my fl Vrs.

I don't like the look of the steel wheels. Can anyone recommend any cheap alloys in 16" that will fit?

[101vrs]

You could always try fleabay & get second hand ones.

I found some 5 spoke Audi alloys, (16x6.5), for £120 & had them delivered yesterday. Also got 4 part worn winter tyres (5mm tread) & had them fitted yesterday. Just in time too as I've now got 5-6" of snow now!!

Wife finished night shift this morning & drove home from Oxford with no problems, very impressed.

Went for part worns due to cost & if they get me through this winter they'll have done the job (cost £150 for 2xMichelin Primacy Alpins &2x Uniroyal MS 205/55/16)

So £270 plus £40 to fit. My tyres wanted £490 fpr steelies & tyres then couldn't deliver!!

[ChrisRs]

Audi A6 16" alloys will fit.

Your biggest problem wont be getting the wheels.....Getting winter tyres without being ripped off, might be!!

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Know what size/offset etc. you need and keep an eye on eBay.

I got some mkV Golf Plus alloys for £100.

[ChrisRs]

112 x 5

Offset 45 to 51

Look here:

http://shop.ebay.co.uk/i.html?rt=nc&LH_ItemCondition=2&_nkw=Audi%20A6%20alloys&_fln=1&_ssov=1&_trksid=p3286.c0.m282

Edited 18 December, 2010 by ChrisRs

[Wallumy]

Thanks guys, but most on eBay seem to be for local pick up only. Can't seem to find any near Maidstone. I was therefore looking to find some cheap new alloys that would fit and could be delivered. Any ideas?

[Gizmo]

Be careful if looking for part worn tyres - winter tyres are recommended to be changed when they get to 4mm, (that's when they stop giving you an advantage over normal tyres) hence the influx of almost 'worn out' tyres coming across from Germany etc.

[vRS_Pagey]

Thanks guys, but most on eBay seem to be for local pick up only. Can't seem to find any near Maidstone. I was therefore looking to find some cheap new alloys that would fit and could be delivered. Any ideas?

You just missed a set in Gillingham, but then so did I.

[rob_e]

Thanks guys, but most on eBay seem to be for local pick up only. Can't seem to find any near Maidstone. I was therefore looking to find some cheap new alloys that would fit and could be delivered. Any ideas?

my advice would be to keep looking for OE wheels. "cheap" new alloys tend to be poor value for money - you get what you pay for with wheels - cheap will mean poor quality in most cases. i've made this mistake in the past, flaking paint, corrosion, and an inability to deal with the day-to-day potholes without bending the rim..

OE wheels are plentiful and cheaper than even the nastiest aftermarket options - and are engineered to the same standard as your current wheels - ie they should be a lot more robust and last longer.

HTH.

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There are a couple of firms that will courier wheels if you get them on eBay and can't collect.

Got mine delivered for about £30. That was for 4x 16" without tyres.