Which will suit my car best?

Tom22563 · 23 Mar 2018 at 08:29

I'm looking to purchase a set of 17 inch alloys for my white seat ibiza sportrider (2012) and I'm torn between
https://m.wheelbasealloys.com/alloy-wheels/wolfrace/assassin/black/17-inch
And
https://m.wheelbasealloys.com/alloy-wheels/bola/b25/gloss-black/17-inch
Which do you think will be better looking on my car and which company produces better quality products?
Also on a side note has anyone come by 68mm black and silver seat centre caps, can't find any for the life of me.

Lordgrayone · 23 Mar 2018 at 08:33

I prefer the wolfrace ones but that's personal preference which will ultimately be your decision.
I have never heard of the second make so could not comment on quality

Tom22563 · 23 Mar 2018 at 08:35

I never heard of them either but after contacting them I was informed that their alloys are low pressure casted. I'm not sure on how the Wolfrace assassin are manufactured

inflames · 23 Mar 2018 at 09:05

I like the 2nd one, but the same i have never heard of them.

Tom22563 · 23 Mar 2018 at 09:07

inflames said:
I like the 2nd one, but the same i have never heard of them.

I'm with you on that just not sure if they'll look good on a ibiza, they'll look incredible on like a porche or ferrari

Cleisthenes · 23 Mar 2018 at 09:37

Tom22563 said:
I'm with you on that just not sure if they'll look good on a ibiza, they'll look incredible on like a porche or ferrari

Might be a bit Halfords for an Ibiza. I think the Wolfrace will look more OEM. Do they not come in silver?

Howard · 23 Mar 2018 at 09:39

They will both look absolutely horrendous. Perhaps consider upgrading to some higher-tier OEM alloys instead? From an FR model, maybe?

[TW]Fox · 23 Mar 2018 at 09:47

Howard said:
They will both look absolutely horrendous. Perhaps consider upgrading to some higher-tier OEM alloys instead? From an FR model, maybe?

This.

They both look like cheap junk. But if you are going for black wheels it doesnt matter what they look like specifically as you won't be able to see the design from a distance anyway.

Maccy · 23 Mar 2018 at 09:58

Leave it stock, save your money.

Begbie · 23 Mar 2018 at 10:02

Maccy said:
Leave it stock, save your money.

This or get a cheap set of FR or something from the owners forums.

grudas · 23 Mar 2018 at 10:08

wrong forum to ask on

ocuk is all about stock/oem and anything out of the usual is a big no no, I personally think gloss black won't look good.

otherwise both wolfrace and bola have been around for a while and if you're into cars you will know that many people run them from high end cars to city cars and they're fine. They're no the lightest but finish/quality overall is good for the money.

I would say bola would look better but at the same time I don't think either design would suit it in particular. I suggest you google around and see other ibizas with 17s on and see what style you prefer then get something similar.

Tom22563 · 23 Mar 2018 at 10:13

Howard said:
They will both look absolutely horrendous. Perhaps consider upgrading to some higher-tier OEM alloys instead? From an FR model, maybe?

Horrendous because they're not oem or horrendous because you don't like the way they look?

GravyMonster · 23 Mar 2018 at 10:15

At least OP is looking at the same size wheels that are currently on the car so I doubt it would look that bad. It's not like a Corsa jacked up to the moon on 20s. That said, I agree it's a complete waste of money for this car.

Tom22563 · 23 Mar 2018 at 10:15

grudas said:
wrong forum to ask on ocuk is all about stock/oem and anything out of the usual is a big no no, I personally think gloss black won't look good.

otherwise both wolfrace and bola have been around for a while and if you're into cars you will know that many people run them from high end cars to city cars and they're fine. They're no the lightest but finish/quality overall is good for the money.

I would say bola would look better but at the same time I don't think either design would suit it in particular. I suggest you google around and see other ibizas with 17s on and see what style you prefer then get something similar.

Thanks for the advice, I had a look around but they all seem to be running on stock ones which I'm not a fan off

paradigm · 23 Mar 2018 at 10:17

Tom22563 said:
Horrendous because they're not oem or horrendous because you don't like the way they look?

Both, plus they are black.

Black wheels = brown looking tyres = eurgh.

Tom22563 · 23 Mar 2018 at 10:18

Maccy said:
Leave it stock, save your money.

This is a car I'm keeping until I graduate (4 years) no point saving my money not like I'll change it in a few months

Jez · 23 Mar 2018 at 10:19

Wolfrace ones for me, very nice indeed, they will look super cool.

GravyMonster · 23 Mar 2018 at 10:21

Tom22563 said:
This is a car I'm keeping until I graduate (4 years) no point saving my money not like I'll change it in a few months

That sounds like all the more reason to save your money to me.

Jez said:
Wolfrace ones for me, very nice indeed, they will look super cool.

Subtle

Tom22563 · 23 Mar 2018 at 10:21

paradigm said:
Both, plus they are black.

Black wheels = brown looking tyres = eurgh.

You can just use tyre shine. Not about to cash out 1.6k on brands like bbs for a car worth 5k. Stocks are seriously damaged by the previous owner.

Howard · 23 Mar 2018 at 10:21

Tom22563 said:
Horrendous because they're not oem or horrendous because you don't like the way they look?

Both. And I've just noticed the car is white, so it'll look even worse. Cheap crap looking black alloys belong on old £500 bangers, not an otherwise perfectly respectable-looking modern car.