Which Alloys - Opinions please

[chowy]

I have kerbed 2 of my 17" Octy vRS Alloys and I'm thinking about a change.

I do like them but the question is do I get them refurbed or change them to a different design. If I refurb, should I change the colour of the wheels. I like a light grey colour and I'm sure they will suit the Octy alloy.

Here's a pic of the colour I like on a Sportec Mono 10 wheel

I like the 17" RS6 style alloys and they are extremely easy to clean

The only thing I'm not sure about is how much they stick out of the arch, especially at the front.

[VRStu]

Go for anthracite coating on your Octy wheels - They look cool.

[dsmithmobile]

I agree with vrstu as i also think that anthracite would look cool:thumbup:

[Harry_vRS]

Delcac has had that done to the alloys on his Octavia, look smart.

However, I dunno if it would look as good on a black car.

I'm in a similar position aswell having bent 1 of them and kerbing the rest. :thumbdwn:

Back on the original 16s atm and I'm actually starting to like them again.

[Tom_vRS]

A light grey would look sweet...

[Jon TDI]

Anthracite will look cool.

I was thinking of doing it to the standard 16's.

[CDOG]

Does anyone know where I can get hold of a set of Octy VRS wheels for my fab vrs cant get them anywhere, and dont want to pay dealer costs!

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Thx

C Dog

[barney_b]

Have thought about this on my Furby vRS (silver) as well as mirror polishing (obviously not at the same time!). However the alloys (Sportec?) are very nice.

I like your car with the Standard Octy rims it's very smart.

Choices...choices!

[Harry_vRS]

FAO Chowy - I've done a quick photoshop just to try and show you what the Octavia wheels would look like with a light grey finish.

I have included a picture of the car originally for you to compare. Personally, I MUCH prefer the standard silver finish.

[Decron]

Anthracite Seat sport 16" wheels on a black VRS.

And in action

Going to get these refurbed properly soon and start using them full time as opposed to just the track.

[chowy]

Thanks for the Photoshop Harry. I think that's a little too dark for my tastes.

I do like the silver finish too. Decisions.....

The Seat Sport wheel pics are close in colour to what I would like.

Similar finish also to the Cupra R alloys in the well used pic

[chowy]

However the alloys (Sportec?) are very nice.

One of my all time fave wheels but the smallest the come is 18x8.5 ET35 which I think would spoil the ride too much plus 215 tyres are too stretched with them on.

PS they cost an absolute fortune too :(

Forgot I had this pic. This is the colour I want.

[Harry_vRS]

What about these? I quite like them. They come in 5x100 et38 aswell so would fit perfect.

[Jon TDI]

I quite like those too.

I'm torn between 2 types of alloys - 17" VW Mk4 Golf Santa Monica's or New Audi RS4's.

The Santa Monica's are a direct fit, but if I can find some new RS4's in 17's with 5x100 PCD then I'll have them straight away!!

[beeftech]

Santa Monica's are a sweet wheel! Corrode like buggery though! Every set I've seen has bad corrosion!

[Jon TDI]

Yep. It's cos they're a machined finish & the lacquer ain't upto the job!

Best way to keep them looking good is to take the lacquer off, polish the spokes & then apply several coats of wax. Then reapply the wax every fortnight or so.

[chowy]

I quite like those too.

I'm torn between 2 types of alloys - 17" VW Mk4 Golf Santa Monica's or New Audi RS4's.

The Santa Monica's are a direct fit' date=' but if I can find some new RS4's in 17's with 5x100 PCD then I'll have them straight away!![/quote']

I was thinking about the new RS4's too. I have found a place that does 17x7.5 ET35 PCD100 if you're interested but they are around

[Tom_vRS]

There is a Fabia local to me with RS4s on, they look mint.

Dont think said person is a member on here, and never waved at me... perhaps he was jealous of my 18" BBS...

I'll try and get a pic next time I see it parked up.

[chowy]

Thanks Tom. Try and get it from a frontal/side angle. I'm just concerned they stick out too much at the front..

[Bogwoppit]

The Leon Cupra R style wheels are also available in 17" not just the 18" as fitted to the Cupra R. One Of my friends has a 05 Leon FR+ TDI and it wears the 17" version.

[Tech1e]

The Leon Cupra R style wheels are also available in 17" not just the 18" as fitted to the Cupra R. One Of my friends has a 05 Leon FR+ TDI and it wears the 17" version.

Thats what is fitted to my old black Fabia in the picture above.

[moderamen]

As a general rule light wheels go best with black/dark colours. Black/dark wheels go best with light colours. If everything is dark you can't read the shape of the wheel against the rest of the car.

[Shaun L]

I was thinking about the new RS4's too.

I have got some RS4 replica's on my Fabia. I got them from Wheelbase - Number one for wheels and tyres

Hope the pic helps your decision