Hi Guys,

So about a year ago, a lorry knocked a wall down in front of me, and I smashed my wheel into one of the blocks - see attached pic.

I had the alloy repaired, but one year on, and the tyre is slowly deflating again.

Anyone know what alloy, this is, so that I can have an google for spares?

Or another question, on a 5 year old car, am I as well replacing with Steels?  (New baby on the way....)

Cheers,

Stu

I have always found that alloys did have a problem with corrosion around the tyre bead and having the tyre removed and the alloy cleaned and treated solved the problem for a number of years.

My preference is steel as they cope with pot holes better.

The alloy wheel is called the Pallas.

 

A rare and desirable (17") alloy so not easily tracked down used.

 

New here...

 

http://www.theskodashop.co.uk/product/17%22_Pallas_Alloy_%28Oct_II_09%3E13%29_1Z0601025Q7ZS

 

http://www.skodaparts.com/product/octavia-alloy-wheel-17-inch-pallas-2008-2013-50820

 

They do come up from time to time on eBay.

A used one, £100 delivered from Germany...

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Skoda-Octavia-II-Alufelge-7x17-ET54-Pallas-1Z0601025Q-/251872620172?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_77&hash=item3aa4c72e8c

Thanks so much guys!

Slightly off topic question though, what size is the bolt holding the wheel on?

I'm looking at buying my lever and set of attachments?

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Skoda-Octavia-Set-of-16-Bolts-amp-4-Locking-Wheel-Nuts-for-Genuine-Skoda-Wheels-/121231509869?_trksid=p2054897.l4275

Edited 7 April, 201511 yr by silver1011

Sorry its not the bolts I'm planning on getting its the hexagonal socket and a new wrench for changing the wheels.  The one I got with the car is about 6" long.....