alloys

  1. Petrol-Head-Pete

    Wheel spacers and bolts for black gloss alloys

    I am looking at getting some 15mm spacers for the rear wheels of my k1, i have the black gloss alloys, do i need to get longer bolts in black to allow for the spacers if so where can i get black ones from? also any pics of leons with rear spacers would be good to see. thanks guys
  2. FR or Cupra Alloys on 1.6 Reference??

    Hi there. Are there ay issues putting cupra or fr wheels o a 1.6 reference? Are these 17" or 18" wheels? If they fit, does anyone know where i can get them from and how much i can expect to pay. Looking to also get the front and back bumpers at some point. thanks in advance, Matt
  3. MK4 Golf alloys on Leon - cause any problems?

    Hi...having just bought a Leon SE TDI with the standard 5 spoke 15" alloys I fancy something bigger 16/17" alloys. I just wondered if the Mk4 Golf GTI/GT TDI 16" alloys fit without any problems like tramlining or a huge reduction in MPG? Someone must have tried it!?
  4. To buy new alloys or to refurbish......?

    What is the best to do? I have really nice standard classic alloys that would look good if they were cleaned up? How much would this cost, what types of cleaning can you get for your alloys? Would it just be cheaper to buy new ones?
  5. Alloys Flat Spot

    Just had to change the Tyres and found that 1 of the alloys has a flat area on the inside of the wheel. The dealer says that it was not there when the car was sold to me last year:-o:-o. How much will it cost to get it repaired?:censored: Where in Scotland can i get it done?
  6. Ibiza FR (facelift) wheel colour - lupus alloys

    Im after the paint code for the wheels fitted as standard to the IBIZA FR 06 onwards (facelift) model, the standard wheel colour. long story short the tyre fitter at my garage clipped the n/side front alloy wheel with the air gun and chipped the paint. [:@] tyre fitter was a :censored...
  7. Pacey

    Ideas on alloys for Black Cupra tdi?

    Hello Boys and Girls I really need your help now! I am looking at buying some new Alloys for my Black Cupra TDI 54 reg. The front 2 tires on mine are getting a bit low so thought I would go for it and get some new wheels :) looking at spending around £500 so need some peoples input on what to...
  8. Seat sport bbs alloys

    :cry: Help wanted if anyone can. I have just bought a set of 18 inch Seat sport 7 spoke BBS alloys and tyres for my Mk1 fr tdi 150. Thinking they are the same 5 stud pattern and would fit easily. However when I offer the wheel up to the hub the bolt holes are slightly out. Is there any way...
  9. Black and Yellow Cupra R alloys

    I have just gave my spare alloy to my mate who sprays wheels and i have asked for the whole thing to be sprayed black with the face between the spokes to match the yellow of my car, the face to be yellow is not the one right on the tip of wheel but the domed affect one just offset into the...
  10. knight85

    refurb alloys

    ...right so finally getting round to refurbing my alloys. decied on the colour and going for an anthractire colour all round, think it will go really well with the silver of the car. only problem is, the car will need to be off the road for about 3 days for the process, i either need a really...
  11. Cupra R

    Laquer peeling on Alloys

    Noticed this a little on one of my alloys on Friday, the laquer has just started to peel off around the centre cap. Anyone else had or possibly seen this? Anyone managed to get a warranty claim for it possibly?
  12. SHADY-NINJA

    What colour should i paint these alloys rims for seat leon

    Opinions needed as they need to go on the red seat leon below seat leon below.:think:
  13. Gloss Black Alloys?

    Been thinking about getting my alloys done in Gloss Black, seen a pair at the seat dealers the other day and thought they looked ace, always loved the Seat sport alloys in black when i first went and looked at the leons. Do you think the luna grey would suit it? Seen on here someone...
  14. Advice please,Worried about damageing my alloys with new tyre fitment.

    Ive just had my face lift ibiza fr 17" alloys refurbed and ive bought new tyres to go on them.Im now worried about wether they might get marked when i get someone to fit them.Is there special companies who specilize in low profile tyre fitment ,or am i worrying about nothing?I had a bmw wheel...
  15. Would porsche alloys fit ?

    Hi everyone i have just had my mk4 53reg ibiza and thought i would join the forum. The first modification i want to do is putting some alloys on, now i have seen some porsche alloys and i was wondering if anyone knows if they would fit my car. The description given with them is Porsche...
  16. What alloys for my Leon?

    Im really stuck on what alloys to get on me Leon, i dont mind the cost, i have decided not to get the LCR alloys as i dont think it will suit my leon as im not getting a LCR bodykit, i thought of getting: - Audi TT Alloys -RS4's -BBS CH or LM You guys think they will suit a leon and have...
  17. roloking1806

    New alloys.. do i need new bolts?

    Apologies if this has already been covered, I'm just not typing in the correct thing to the search bar.. Just bought some OZ Superturismo 16" 4x100 (2nd hand) and I'm wondering whether I need to get new bolts for them.. (Guy down kwik fit speaks on the phone to me about needing the correct...
  18. ecosse1986

    ibiza alloys- centrecap removal?

    Hi folks sorry if this sounds completly silly lol heres my attempt that trying to explain somethin simple... you know the centre caps on ibiza alloys have they been stuck on with sticky stuff? its just a tryed to take one off to get to the bolts to take the wheel off and it just...
  19. TTQ alloys, will these fit straight on?

    Hi, looking into getting a leon cupra in the near future and was wondering if I'd need any spacers if I was to fit some TTQ reps on. Also if anyone has already got these wheels, did they have any other trouble fitting them and using them? Will prob end up lowering and I don't want any rubbing at...
  20. Whitechapel

    Alloys Suggestions

    I want to get rid of my standard 16" alloys on my 1.4 Sport, i'm mainly looking at Satin Black finished alloys, either 5 spoke, or 12 spoke. anyone suggest anything they have/have seen thanks
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