zeitgeist57 Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 http://i.ebayimg.com/t/18x8-TSW-Spa-Black-Wheel-Rim-s-5x112-5-112-18-8-/00/s/NzAwWDcwMA==/$(KGrHqN,!rMFDIHBOKI4BQ7EGSIj+Q~~60_12.JPG I need a new set of tires for the Passat. However, the chinese 18"s I got from eBay more than 5yrs/60k miles ago are really corroded, some road rash and the black paint is starting to peel. Since I plan on keeping the Passat for at least another few years - even if I get another "fun" car - I was looking at name brand replacement wheels. Opinions are welcome... Passat is dark blue/gray, with blacked-out windows, headlights, etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 I'd roll on messed up wheels in a boring daily driver giving zero fucks since Columbus roads get bukakked with salt at the sight of one single snowflake.. or at least keep the old ones for the rest of Winter and buy a second set in March. Post a pic of the Passat though, last time I saw it I my mind was quickly erased at old bag of nails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acklac7 Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 BBS or bust http://images.forum-auto.com/mesimages/330559/659a6810.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farkas Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Save your money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 http://www.velocitymotoring.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 I'd roll on messed up wheels in a boring daily driver giving zero fucks since Columbus roads get bukakked with salt at the sight of one single snowflake.. or at least keep the old ones for the rest of Winter and buy a second set in March. Post a pic of the Passat though, last time I saw it I my mind was quickly erased at old bag of nails. Agreed. I thought a pothole on Cleveland Ave was going to swallow my car yesterday. Would have been a bent rim for sure if I was running low profiles. Hell, may have still been but no fucks given for the neon, wouldn't notice a new vibration anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POS VETT Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 (edited) That TSW will look nice. The newest one is made using rotary forging called Panorama. Please look at the machined/silver finish, black wheels were cool 10-12 years ago; nowadays they are passe. Edited February 4, 2013 by POS VETT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVRINGS Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 OEM! Might see what these would look like. http://www.audizine.com/classifieds/showproduct.php?product=85985&title=18-26quot-3b-b6-avus&cat=47 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVRINGS Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 http://www.velocitymotoring.com/these too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 I've got a set of black powder coated OEM B5 S4 wheels sitting in my garage that I'll probably never use. The paint has a few small scratches on them, and one wheel is missing a center cap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted February 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 FWIW, I made this post last night after trying to rekindle my love for a 155k-mile Passat that leaks oil and coolant, and will need tires now in addition to brakes/timing belt/clutch in the next couple of years. Slept on it and this morning's thought process is much clearer than yesterdays. No aftermarket rims needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Let me know if you need help messing with any of that so we can stand around scratching our heads and go get drunk instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVRINGS Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 And if you want to update that said passat for one without so many problems I will happy to help if you need anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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