Well, got the Borbets on the car today. Very happy with them! The gloss black looks the part and matches nicely with the roof rails, mirrors and black pack bits etc.

Makes the car look more of a hot hatch than it did before imho.

Sorry the pics aren't the best they were done on my iPhone in a hurry lol. Will do some better ones when I get a chance.

Wheels were a prefect fit, went straight on no issues. The different offset (ET35 vs ET41 stock) pushes the wheels out towards the arches that bit more which is nice. And yes, before anyone says it.... Definitely needs lowering haha!

Tom

 

When I first  saw your decision on Borbet F's, I wasn't too sure on how it would look. But I have to say they really suit the car, especially in that colour combo! Still hunting for my Estate's new shoes....

Nice but not as nice as mine!

Nice but not as nice as mine!

Lol!

Wait until mine has been slammed on its balls, then it'll look awesome too..... :-)

damit. more money going to have to go on wheels.......

 

looks good mate!

damit. more money going to have to go on wheels.......

looks good mate!

These meets are expensive lol. The Santapod one cost me tickets, petrol, food/drink, hotel and also wheels and springs haha!!

just to check were they 5x100 7 inch wide 35 offset ? 73.1 mm centre bore?

just to check were they 5x100 7 inch wide 35 offset ? 73.1 mm centre bore?

5x100 17x7" ET35 but I think the centre bore was 63.1mm or something. Standard bore is 57mm I think so as long as the bore is bigger than that they will fit although you will have to insert a small plastic spigot ring (oooh errr!) so that they fit tight to the hub. Mine came supplied with the rings and bolts required. If the centre bore is larger than standard and you don't use a spigot ring the weight of the car will be taken by the bolts and not the wheel apparently....which isn't good!

My set cost a bargain £278 inc fitting kit and delivery direct from Germany!

Oh and as a bonus the original locking bolts and caps fitted fine :-)

Oh and as a bonus the original locking bolts and caps fitted fine :-)

Did you check whether the Borbets were radius or taper bolt fitment?

If the Borbets are taper fitment the OEM bolts will fit, but only part of the curve will butt up to the wheel

Did you check whether the Borbets were radius or taper bolt fitment?

If the Borbets are taper fitment the OEM bolts will fit, but only part of the curve will butt up to the wheel

No I didn't check that or see any info when I ordered them. The tyre fitters (have a first class reputation locally) were confident that they were the same size and shape so would fit fine so I took their word for it. I did ask the question tho as I was half expecting to have to shell out fir a new set of locking bolts!

No I didn't check that or see any info when I ordered them. The tyre fitters (have a first class reputation locally) were confident that they were the same size and shape so would fit fine so I took their word for it. I did ask the question tho as I was half expecting to have to shell out fir a new set of locking bolts!

I only mention it because the majority of aftermarket wheels tend to be taper fit, although if they are standard on VAG cars that might be different

I only mention it because the majority of aftermarket wheels tend to be taper fit, although if they are standard on VAG cars that might be different

I'll have a google when I get home from work, don't want my new wheels falling off. Especially if Mrs Furbytom is driving, would never live that one down....... Lol!

Thanks for the info! :-)

Look what turned up today...... ;-)