Rondel's finally arrive

frazzle · Post by **frazzle** » Sun Apr 30, 2006 10:26 am

Pics for those who had requested them, I fnally got the new wheels fitted. 15" Rondell 0058's. Improves on the standard look in my opinion.

Alex_6n2 · Post by **Alex_6n2** » Sun Apr 30, 2006 11:11 am

Now it needs lowering!

fink · Post by **fink** » Sun Apr 30, 2006 11:12 am

Superb....I like a whole lot...they look like they were always on her...How much were they?....Do they last better than the BBS ones....I might sell up and buy a set myself.

Si_GTi · Post by **Si_GTi** » Sun Apr 30, 2006 11:17 am

As they are a one-peice alloy then yes, they would outlast the BBS if being used all year round

Del_GTi · Post by **Del_GTi** » Sun Apr 30, 2006 11:26 am

Nice one mate. They look spot-on.

olop_chris · Post by **olop_chris** » Sun Apr 30, 2006 1:12 pm

i love them wheels mate, look spot on

Wardy · Post by **Wardy** » Sun Apr 30, 2006 4:32 pm

Looks great. How much were they, and where did you get them?

Steve

tupac2makaveli71 · Post by **tupac2makaveli71** » Sun Apr 30, 2006 5:34 pm

drop it like its red hot..it is

DanDiesel · Post by **DanDiesel** » Mon May 01, 2006 2:28 pm

look good mate!! does need a spot of lowering now!!

frazzle · Post by **frazzle** » Mon May 01, 2006 10:36 pm

Thanks for your comments guys

I wanted to keep the traditional look but update the alloys, and now they are on I actually think they look better than the BBS. They are a wee bit deeper and rounder. I always liked the look of the BBS but don't want to have to refurb every couple of years (planning to keep the car for a while).

The wheels cost me Â£320 for the set, fitted - though to be honest I wouldn't want to recommend the retailer to any of you. They weren't the best and have fitted the wheels without spiggots (which they assured me they had) - so I'm wobbling about until the spiggots are delivered.

I'd love to lower - not too much, maybe 30-40mm, but that's for another year.

Cheers guys

Wardy · Post by **Wardy** » Tue May 02, 2006 12:35 am

Shame they didn't live upto expectations - Â£320 is a great price, especially with named rubber and fitting!

Steve

frazzle · Post by **frazzle** » Tue May 02, 2006 8:20 am

Sorry mate - by fitting I mean that they switched the existing tyres over from BBS to Rondell. Still it seemed a decent price for 4 new alloys which retain (give or take) the standard look of the car.

A typical alloy wheel dealer really - some nice products but naff service - don't know but I can't imagine it's hugely legal to fit alloys without the spiggots - i'm going nice and slow at the moment but a bit concerned that I could be driving a death trap.

mk4 glx 1.6 · Post by **mk4 glx 1.6** » Tue May 02, 2006 1:08 pm

Nice choice of wheel, I think they look great on the Gti as a replacement to the BBS', whilst retaining the same look.

For others interested, a set of 4 can be had for around Â£250 from Germany: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... %3AIT&rd=1