that was me sorry was away, I'm taking Sam's but the one's I have (3 white in need of a refurb and one silver) will be up for sale in the new year, know a place that'll powdercoat them for £145 for all 4 if your interested.
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grayboy, yes i have white and silver wheels at home. difference is 1.6kg (3.5lb)
white 9.0kg
silver 10.6kg
check the part nummber behind if is the same
dinky dave, i come sometimes here to check "show off your mk2"
Be honest I thought you were having Gray on with that comment, didn't think you meant it lol. Casting tolerances I'm guessing then? Or the silver paint is 1.6kg heavier lol
mind you all that cracking lacquer must be heavy mind
if it's any consequence at all the ebay set have gone to a good home i promise
if it's any consequence at all the ebay set have gone to a good home i promise
NO!! the white paint is lighter
because of that you have white alloys, you know where so save the height
yes, some little % of Mg
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so did I, doesn't make sense as to why they did that but hey you live and learn.
To be fair though as Flapper said, the wheel has never turned in anger and it's been on the car in a garage and is still peeling, by the time that is finished it'll be lighter than the white.
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