Chrome vs Copper Alloys – What’s Your Pick?

[Oldham SEAT & CUPRA]

Looking at these shots of some stock spotted at CUPRA Oldham, I’m curious—when it comes to alloys, what’s your take? Would you continue the copper detailing for that bold, cohesive look, or lean more towards a classic chrome finish for a bit of contrast and shine?

If you’ve already got a CUPRA, what alloys did you choose? And what made you go that route?

Would love to see your setups and hear your thoughts!

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[serdar_18fr]

Looking at these shots of some stock spotted at CUPRA Oldham, I’m curious—when it comes to alloys, what’s your take? Would you continue the copper detailing for that bold, cohesive look, or lean more towards a classic chrome finish for a bit of contrast and shine?

If you’ve already got a CUPRA, what alloys did you choose? And what made you go that route?

Would love to see your setups and hear your thoughts!

My Ateca came with the silver ones, the copper variant of the same wheel design was available in a lot of markets but not in Turkey, so I had no choice. Anyway, I always loved silver/chrome/shiny metal on wheels

But a couple of weeks ago I felt that I had to ask the same to fellow forum members when it came to purchasing a new alloy wheel set for my winter tires in the thread below:

Help me choose between two alloy wheel colors for my winter tire set, please.

Hi everyone When I bought my brand-new Ateca last December, it came with summer tires so I also bought a winter tire set right away. I always hated the fact that careless tire shop workers might damage the alloys when the time to change tires comes twice a year, so through the years I made a...

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I'll probably go with the silver, but I'm still preparing myself mentally to pay a hefty sum for those gorgeous original Cupra wheels

 

[Railwayman]

My Ateca came with the silver ones, the copper variant of the same wheel design was available in a lot of markets but not in Turkey, so I had no choice. Anyway, I always loved silver/chrome/shiny metal on wheels

But a couple of weeks ago I felt that I had to ask the same to fellow forum members when it came to purchasing a new alloy wheel set for my winter tires in the thread below:

Help me choose between two alloy wheel colors for my winter tire set, please.

Hi everyone When I bought my brand-new Ateca last December, it came with summer tires so I also bought a winter tire set right away. I always hated the fact that careless tire shop workers might damage the alloys when the time to change tires comes twice a year, so through the years I made a...

www.seatcupra.net

I'll probably go with the silver, but I'm still preparing myself mentally to pay a hefty sum for those gorgeous original Cupra wheels

I’ve got both copper and silver so that I don’t get bored! Leon Mk3s on my Mk4, they’re my favourite Seat wheels. The silver ones stand out on the desire red better than the copper versions.

 

[Syphon]

Copper for me all the way

 

[Oldham SEAT & CUPRA]

My Ateca came with the silver ones, the copper variant of the same wheel design was available in a lot of markets but not in Turkey, so I had no choice. Anyway, I always loved silver/chrome/shiny metal on wheels

But a couple of weeks ago I felt that I had to ask the same to fellow forum members when it came to purchasing a new alloy wheel set for my winter tires in the thread below:

Help me choose between two alloy wheel colors for my winter tire set, please.

Hi everyone When I bought my brand-new Ateca last December, it came with summer tires so I also bought a winter tire set right away. I always hated the fact that careless tire shop workers might damage the alloys when the time to change tires comes twice a year, so through the years I made a...

www.seatcupra.net

I'll probably go with the silver, but I'm still preparing myself mentally to pay a hefty sum for those gorgeous original Cupra wheels

These are a stunning design! You will have to update us all once you have them on your CUPRA! I am sure we'd all love to see!

 

[Oldham SEAT & CUPRA]

Copper for me all the way

We like the way Copper runs throughout CUPRA. The interior detailing to alloys. Makes everything look that bit more premium!

 

[Oldham SEAT & CUPRA]

I’ve got both copper and silver so that I don’t get bored! Leon Mk3s on my Mk4, they’re my favourite Seat wheels. The silver ones stand out on the desire red better than the copper versions.

Haha, why choose when you can have both! Yes, I definitely agree with you there - alloy colour can look better with different body colours! Don't suppose you have any pictures?

 

[Railwayman]

Haha, why choose when you can have both! Yes, I definitely agree with you there - alloy colour can look better with different body colours! Don't suppose you have any pictures?

 

[Railwayman]

No problem at all. I’ll post a couple of each

 

[Railwayman]

Apologies, struggling with file size and adding images in one hit! Not very technical I’m afraid.

 

[serdar_18fr]

@Railwayman

Wanted to quote your post with the silver one , but can't find the quote button @Syphon

Anyway, I love this wheel design and I am definitely going with the silver!

 

[Railwayman]

@Railwayman

Wanted to quote your post with the silver one , but can't find the quote button @Syphon

Anyway, I love this wheel design and I am definitely going with the silver!

The silver ones are refurbished copper versions and I went for gloss black rather than factory satin finish. No major damage on any of them (one had a slight pot hole buckle) just chips and light scuffs. It took a while to find four! I believe SEAT did a silver version on the Mk3 carbon edition? They may look the same but I believe the copper versions are slightly deeper (can take bigger callipers etc) The tech guys on here will know. Thanks for your kind words.

 

[Railwayman]

@Railwayman

Wanted to quote your post with the silver one , but can't find the quote button @Syphon

Anyway, I love this wheel design and I am definitely going with the silver!

Hi serdar. Completely different topic, but I notice you have access to exploded diagrams for parts? I think you also posted something about replacing the plastic trims either side of the centre console with the leather versions from the VZ3 last year. If so, could you re post again please? I need to replace my centre console panel on my Leon VZ2 and thought I’d upgrade to the superior leather trims at the same time.

 

[serdar_18fr]

Hi serdar. Completely different topic, but I notice you have access to exploded diagrams for parts? I think you also posted something about replacing the plastic trims either side of the centre console with the leather versions from the VZ3 last year. If so, could you re post again please? I need to replace my centre console panel on my Leon VZ2 and thought I’d upgrade to the superior leather trims at the same time.

Yes, I have access to parts catalog, and it contains those illustrations.

But I couldn't remember posting about Leon's center console trims. Do you have a link to my post?

EDIT: Sorry, that was kind of a stupid question, you wouldn't ask for a repost if you already had the link

Anyway, I'll take a look.

 

[Railwayman]

Yes, I have access to parts catalog, and it contains those illustrations.

But I couldn't remember posting about Leon's center console trims. Do you have a link to my post?

EDIT: Sorry, that was kind of a stupid question, you wouldn't ask for a repost if you already had the link

Anyway, I'll take a look.

Hi Serdar, I have found the post and it wasn’t posted by yourself! Link here (hopefully) https://www.seatcupra.net/forums/members/mysticscalex.140024/ The part numbers for the two leather panels are included in the post but I also need the number for the console as I’ve accidentally marked it.

 

[Railwayman]

Hi Serdar, I have found the post and it wasn’t posted by yourself! Link here (hopefully) https://www.seatcupra.net/forums/members/mysticscalex.140024/ The part numbers for the two leather panels are included in the post but I also need the number for the console as I’ve accidentally marked it.

The link takes you to the poster but not the correct post. I’ll screenshot the post and send.

 

[Railwayman]

The link takes you to the poster but not the correct post. I’ll screenshot the post and send.

 

[Railwayman]

Installation center console leather panels

Hi, I myself have a CUPRA Leon from 2021. Since I saw the facelift model I started wondering if parts can be used from the new model and put on the old version. If someone tries the new multi media screen on pre-facelift version and it works, let me know! Obviously big things like tailgate...

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[serdar_18fr]

but I also need the number for the console as I’ve accidentally marked it.

Hi, which part in the illustrations below do you need ?
By the way, first one is the exploded view of the part numbered 2 in the second illustration.

 

[Railwayman]

Hi, which part in the illustrations below do you need ?
By the way, first one is the exploded view of the part numbered 2 in the second illustration.


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Hi, I need the number for part 1 please and then confirm the part number for the leather versions of the panels that run alongside it from the VZ3.