Spec me some alloy wheels

josh_sheffield · 15 Jan 2016 at 18:33

Due to frequent trips up to Scotland during the winter last year I bought a set of winter tyres for my passat estate. I've now decided that I would prefer to have a dedicated set of wheels with them on rather than going through the process of paying to have my tyres swapped and wheels balanced twice a year (should have probably bought the tyres and wheels at the same time but hey ho...)

Any suggestions? The winter tyres are yokohama 235 45 r17.

I'm planning on keeping this car for a few years as a daily driver/work horse with something more fun for the weekend. While its already a bit of a dull car I don't want it to look rubbish. I don't want wheels that look like they have been chosen by a sixteen year old to chav up a nova. I don't really know much about wheels, brands etc. Hence seeking advice.

Help greatly appreciated. :-)

Only image I had of the car...

Diddums x · 15 Jan 2016 at 18:34

Three spokes

josh_sheffield · 15 Jan 2016 at 18:37

Probably not the look I'm going for.... :-)

Howard · 15 Jan 2016 at 18:54

A pair of 17-inch VW alloys to your liking from eBay..?

Armageus · 15 Jan 2016 at 18:54

Why not just get another set of VW (or even Audi) wheels - plenty of styles available, and should be able to pick up used at a decent price.

Ryan-3 · 15 Jan 2016 at 18:57

Howard said:
A pair of 17-inch VW alloys to your liking from eBay..?

Or a set of black BBS CH.

josh_sheffield · 15 Jan 2016 at 18:59

I have been keeping an eye out on ebay. It seems though that whenever I find any that I like the look of there is only one available or they are second hand and trashed.

josh_sheffield · 15 Jan 2016 at 19:01

Also they don't seem to be all that cheap on ebay. Eg this one £142 for one wheel that has some scratches:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2012-VOLK...676906?hash=item3f55a2deea:g:TEgAAOSwI-BWI1OB

josh_sheffield · 15 Jan 2016 at 19:17

Ryan-3 said:
Or a set of black BBS CH.

Was hoping for a little more constructive advice....

Some of the slightly more understated BBS wheels might not be a bad idea. Even then though might look daft on the dad wagon!

grudas · 15 Jan 2016 at 19:34

Think you're worrying too much about what looks daft/chavy and what doesn't

get a set of alloys you like, that I'm your opinion suit the car and be done with it.

josh_sheffield · 15 Jan 2016 at 19:39

Thanks. I suppose I didn't want it to look like I had modded a passat estate... But I can get a decent set of aftermarket wheels for significantly less than a set of vw ones.

hawker1986 · 15 Jan 2016 at 21:48

TBH I would get another set of Passat alloys of some sort that you like, then you wont need to tell your insurance you're using aftermarkets. Have a look on some VW/Passat forums for sale sections for them. Got a second set of 17" for my civic in mint condition with some decent tyres on for £200 when I was looking

Hawker

RSR · 15 Jan 2016 at 21:54

HRE Wheels

dholdi · 15 Jan 2016 at 22:00

Mk1 Leon FR+ wheels.

Ryan-3 · 16 Jan 2016 at 11:00

josh_sheffield said:
Was hoping for a little more constructive advice....

It was!

Best bet would be a good condition set of VAG wheels from local ads/eBay.