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Best Size alloys for a VW Bora

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  • 05-06-2011 5:29pm
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    Forde_1
    Registered Users Posts: 9 ✭


    Hi guys... recently bought a set of 18" Rs6 alloys for my 1.9 tdi VW Bora. Then last week when I was picking the car up from the garage after getting it serviced the mechanic who serviced the car told me that i would run into trouble with the alloys as they are so big, he said that they were too wide and I would run into trouble with the gear box!

    Does anyone have and veiws on this and does anyone know what would be the best size alloys for my car!? Thanks
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    Alanstrainor
    Registered Users Posts: 23,157 ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    Moved to modified cars.


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    Midnight_EG
    Registered Users Posts: 9,706 ✭✭✭Midnight_EG


    I'd go with 17's, at a push, on a Bora I reckon


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    Nissan doctor
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,223 ✭✭✭Nissan doctor


    The small pertol engined bora/golfs are very prone to gearbox issues if running large wheels.

    The diesel models shouldn't have this bother.

    I find that what your mechanic said is just the generic responce that any mechanic or dealer with no experience of modifications will say.


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    Forde_1
    Registered Users Posts: 9 ✭Forde_1


    Sound guys thanks for the feedback.... if anyone else has any views on it or experience with those size wheels on a bora let me know!


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    Compton
    Registered Users Posts: 3,157 ✭✭✭Compton


    20 inch lad, felt spec.


















    really though, 17 or 18 inch are fine.


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    tossy
    Registered Users Posts: 9,590 ✭✭✭tossy


    Nissan doctor wrote: »
    I find that what your mechanic said is just the generic responce that any mechanic or dealer with no experience of modifications will say.

    Agree 100%

    I ran 18" BBS alloys on my bora for years with no hassle,the were 8" wide also (8J)

    However i wouldn't run 18" replicas,you might be fine with 18" reps but you have to realise the are both heavier and softer than OEM or big name wheels so you can't go round hoping it off potholes etc and expect everything to be rosy in the garden.Before i sold my Bora i was contemplating changing back to OEM 17" wheels for the sleeper look.If i was you i'd pick up a set of 17" OEM TT or S3 wheels and make it look nice and smart.


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    challengemaster
    Registered Users Posts: 16,930 ✭✭✭✭challengemaster


    tossy wrote: »
    Agree 100%

    I ran 18" BBS alloys on my bora for years with no hassle,the were 8" wide also (8J)

    jesus, those must have cost 3 times what the car did :eek:


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    tossy
    Registered Users Posts: 9,590 ✭✭✭tossy


    No the car was actually 10 times more expensive than the wheels when i bought it in 2008,i had the wheels already :)


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    Graham_B18C
    Registered Users Posts: 8,620 ✭✭✭Graham_B18C


    challengemaster wrote: »
    jesus, those must have cost 3 times what the car did :eek:

    I'm not a VAG fan, but I was a huge fan of Tossys old car. Very nice machine


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    Compton
    Registered Users Posts: 3,157 ✭✭✭Compton


    it was the v6 was it?


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    Nissan doctor
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,223 ✭✭✭Nissan doctor


    shblob wrote: »
    it was the v6 was it?

    Not many 'sleepers' have a 1.4 engine:P


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    Graham_B18C
    Registered Users Posts: 8,620 ✭✭✭Graham_B18C


    shblob wrote: »
    it was the v6 was it?

    ...with a supercharger


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    tossy
    Registered Users Posts: 9,590 ✭✭✭tossy


    shblob wrote: »
    it was the v6 was it?
    Graham_B18C wrote: »
    ...with a supercharger

    True and true.


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