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Wheels, Rims, and Automobiles

As much as I like the simplicity of the stock 15" steelies the Golf comes with...

...I'd like to upgrade. I don't want to upgrade to the 15" AVUS alloys...

...because I want a larger wheel diameter. However, I've never been interested in "bling bling"-grade rims that demand the attention of potential car thieves and their lesser (though no less vile) siblings, car accessory thieves. So, I want to stick with OEM wheels, offered by Volkswagen. The choices, narrowed down after hours of painstakingly Googling and IrfanView-ing my ass off:


Bravo 17"


Long Beach 17"


Montreal 17"


Rave 16"


Reggae 16"


Siata 17"


Tocatta 17"

I like the Bravos, Long Beaches, Montreals, and Tocattas the most. They go for about $200, $195, $155, and $195 respectfully...and that's a non-dealer rate. Therefore, I can expect the rims alone to cost somewhere between $620 and $800 for a set of four. Not including shipping and handling or a father- and common sense-mandated fifth for a spare.

Then there are the tires. Part of the reason why I want to upgrade is to slap on lower-profile tires to lessen the amount of sidewall and increase my traction, so I can't just keep those old Continental Tourings, can I? However, the tire I end up with depends on the rim I choose, and I haven't gotten that far yet. Perusing Tirerack has helped out a lot and I'll probably call Erik who moderates the Wheel and Tire Forum at VWVortex.com if I need further assistance.

Posted by drizzten on January 10, 2003 01:04 AM |

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I remember hearing about IrfanView first at AB..wonder if that was you?

I have used it ever since and love it. Such a damned good program.

Posted by: Ken | January 10, 2003 09:18 PM

Dear Sir

We are introducing ourselves as a dealer of used parts, used cars, and used Machinery all over the country.
Our company name is K & S Traders. We are in this Market since 2 years and usually we deal with Japanese companies in this field.
Now we want USED & NEW Mercedes & Bmw Sports cars Rims .and we need this very urgent, our client is in Kuwait and UK, so we need all the rates with C&F KUWAIT & UK.
The size are as follows: 10, 12, 14,16,18 the material should be in steel.
We hope that you will make it for us and will contact us as soon as possible you can.
Waiting for your prompt and positive reply.

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Posted by: nuzhat | December 17, 2003 04:58 PM

nuzhat:

No thanks. This blog doesn't concern itself with BMW and Mercedes-Benz vehicles.

Posted by: Drizz | December 19, 2003 06:51 PM

i have a 2004 golf gls with the multi spoke bbs wheels im looking to trade for similar spokes but 17' in black anyone??????? im located in te inland empire ca.

Posted by: tod | May 22, 2004 11:52 PM

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