"Greg Davis" <Scirocco@iglou.com>: Early gti wheels (was Re: FS/Trade: Suspension, Wheels, Tires)

[scirocco.gti@juno.com (Mark Peele)]

I have a set on my 1980S . . . a marked handling improvement shall be
yours. I believe these rims were OEM equip for the German GTX's of the
mid '80s as well.
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Mark
1982 Scirocco, 1987 Golf GT
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From: "Greg Davis" <Scirocco@iglou.com>
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Cc: "Chris Moyer" <CandDMOYER@aol.com>, "Daun Yeagley"
<scirocco@erinet.com>,"Scott Orme" <sorme@ebtech.net>
Subject: Early gti wheels  (was Re: FS/Trade: Suspension, Wheels, Tires)
Date: Sun, 4 Jan 1998 21:23:36 -0500
Message-ID: <E0xp2FI-0002Ie-00@iglou.com>


Jim Buck <vwpride@mixi.net> wrote:

> Paul, are these going to be your auto-x wheels?  If so, why not get
them
> with a 32mm offset and you won't have a reason to use spacers?  Also,
> one of the lightest wheels I have seen is the TSW quad.  I know, it
> might not be the prettiest, but at 9.9 pounds for the 13x5.5", the
14x6"
> can't be that much more. (maybe 12lbs?)  OEM VW rims are generally
> strong as hell, but just as heavy.  An OEM basket weave gti rim weighs
> approximately 16lbs!  Just some thoughts.    

Since I put snow tires on my oem 13"'s,  I've been thinking about getting
new rims this Spring.   I really want 15's,  but just found a used set of
"early GTI 14 x 6 alloys with good 185-60 Pirelli P6 Tires" for $150.   I
haven't seen them yet, so I will assume they are in good shape til then. 
I
really could care less about the tires, but it sure would make finances
better if they were ok for this year.  I'm not auto-xing, just looking
for
a little better street performance....

So, any opinions on the Gti wheels?  Does this sound like a decent price?
 
Anyone have them on their 'roco and have a picture online?

Thanks for any opinions!

Greg :)

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