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Hello - I'm New - Sort Of
Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2007 8:50 pm
by chickie_dee
Hi there
I've been using this site for information for almost 3 years and this is the first time I've posted.
I've got a Black 3 door Polo GTi and I love it to bits. I've just paid off the loan so it's now mine all mine!!
Completely standard at present but the purpose of my post is to ask for advise on possibly my first "mod".
I know there's alot of info on wheels on the forum already but I really would appreicate advise / opinions from "the experts"
My BBS rims are ruined, despite me cleaning them every weekend rain, snow or shine they have deteriorated terribly over the last 6 months.
All four were replaced under warranty but as this has now expired I'm stuck at what to do.
I will need new tyres before long (currently running on Goodyear Eagle F1's) and so I'm torn between getting a completely different new set of rims or refurbing the BBS's.
What do you think? If a change what sort should I go for and if I went for 16's rather than 15's would this be a problem?
Thanks in advance - help a girlie in a dilemma please!
Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2007 9:03 pm
by ModifiedMadness
I really like the BBS on the Polo, they suit it really well.
So, my advice would be to get them refurbed or look for a set in 16"
Oh, and welcome to the site (now it's official)
Re: Hello - I'm New - Sort Of
Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2007 9:16 pm
by Mouse_GTI
I thought lurking for a year was bad before signing up
Welcome to the forum!
I was in the same dilemma. In the end I went for a set of 16" BBS RX's (non split version of the original wheel). Wheel refurbing is around £50 a wheel on average. The trouble is my local place asks to split them yourself before sending them to be refurbed, which is risky as the bolts are quite fragile. Refurbing gives you a lot of options though. Polished outer lip with a colour of your choice in the centre can look great
Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2007 9:18 pm
by Si_GTi
ModifiedMadness wrote:I really like the BBS on the Polo, they suit it really well.
I agree, the BBS on a Polo look superb. Refurbishment isn't cheap though, anything up to £300!
Welcome to the forums!
Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2007 9:24 pm
by chickie_dee
Thanks everyone and sorry I've been lurking for so long!
Looking like a refurb is my best option. I'd quite fancy a go at doing them myself but not sure I'd be good enough to get a good job.
Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2007 8:41 am
by Luke'sGti
welcome. I'd get them refurb'd personally - thats what i intend doing with mine...as soon as i get round to it.
Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2007 8:58 am
by ticki
Mine are refurbed, And I don't think they will go the same way again.
Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2007 9:26 am
by Tigz
How old is your car?
As the wheels were replaced under warranty were like for like (ie no improvments made!) you may be able to get a good will gesture from VWUK if the car is under 5 years old.
But personally, strip the wheels and remove the laqure and just polish the bear alloy.
You get a much better finish, and its easier to keep them looking good
Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2007 9:52 am
by Tigz
Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2007 9:49 pm
by Mouse_GTI
Mine need refurbing already after kerbing 1, having 1 kerbed by the garage, and general wear and tear
Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2007 10:14 pm
by darranwrx
WELCOME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I put these on couple of wks ago,believe it or not these where a bargain from Halfrauds
£350+fitting as my BBS where knackred
more flakey lacquer,than Cadburys
oh !! they chucked in the locking nuts aswell
Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2007 11:13 pm
by thedees1
CymruPolo wrote:Mouse_GTI wrote:Mine need refurbing already after kerbing 1, having 1 kerbed by the garage, and general wear and tear
I was on about my RXIIs (or maybe you already knew that? lol)
As for my RX's I've ordered a replacement wheel for my dodgy one now 'cause I got fed up of looking at it and trying to get a colour match.
Where did you order your replacement one from?
I need one too