rottenronnie
27-07-2006, 10:26 PM
Hi...I'm thinking of changing my current alloys for some new ones.
I have a 1998 1.8SE 20v Passat with 15" Sport Rader alloy wheels which were fitted by VW garage for previous owner.
They look good when cleaned up but really need a re-furb and have been looking on E-bay for some 5 spoke Montreal 1 alloys...I think these were fitted to T-Sport models but are really hard to get hold of.
I was told by service guy at local VW garage that if I change my current alloys, they must be of the same size and for B5 model.Revised Passat alloys are different size/ofset is different and would not be a good idea--...could invalidate my insurance etc...
Is this true??
I see similar cars to mine with bigger / newer alloys.One posting says he upgraded to new replica Audi RS4 17" alloys for £450.00 inc. tyres.
I must admit, they do look pretty good!!
Any comments would be appreciated.:Blush:
Phil (rottenronnie)
I have a 1998 1.8SE 20v Passat with 15" Sport Rader alloy wheels which were fitted by VW garage for previous owner.
They look good when cleaned up but really need a re-furb and have been looking on E-bay for some 5 spoke Montreal 1 alloys...I think these were fitted to T-Sport models but are really hard to get hold of.
I was told by service guy at local VW garage that if I change my current alloys, they must be of the same size and for B5 model.Revised Passat alloys are different size/ofset is different and would not be a good idea--...could invalidate my insurance etc...
Is this true??
I see similar cars to mine with bigger / newer alloys.One posting says he upgraded to new replica Audi RS4 17" alloys for £450.00 inc. tyres.
I must admit, they do look pretty good!!
Any comments would be appreciated.:Blush:
Phil (rottenronnie)