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Re: Quick poll on alloys- Parkers or Brescias
Posted: Sun Feb 23, 2020 8:24 pm
by SRGTD
lancslad1985 wrote: Sun Feb 23, 2020 8:06 pm
That red gti with the parkers just looks fantastic. The Brescia are a bargain for the upgrade cost but I personally prefer the look of the parkers and Iād make the same decision on a golf gti.
My only issue is I want a red gti, my darling daughter wants me to get the blue and my inner detailer wants the white to hide swirl marks!
Go with your inner detailer
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Re: Quick poll on alloys- Parkers or Brescias
Posted: Sun Feb 23, 2020 8:25 pm
by S_94
Both look great in my opinion.
My original order had Parkers, however it was a GTI (not GTI+). I managed to pick up a cancelled order which was actually further ahead in production. Same colour (White/Black) just with the Brescias instead. They're a bit of a pain to clean but I don't mind!
Re: Quick poll on alloys- Parkers or Brescias
Posted: Sun Feb 23, 2020 8:41 pm
by lancslad1985
SRGTD wrote: Sun Feb 23, 2020 8:24 pm
lancslad1985 wrote: Sun Feb 23, 2020 8:06 pm
That red gti with the parkers just looks fantastic. The Brescia are a bargain for the upgrade cost but I personally prefer the look of the parkers and Iād make the same decision on a golf gti.
My only issue is I want a red gti, my darling daughter wants me to get the blue and my inner detailer wants the white to hide swirl marks!
Go with your inner detailer
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It is the easiest to maintain. Removing tar spots is far easier than hiding swirl marks. My white gtd was so easy to maintain and keep looking beautiful.
You may have persuaded me to finally pick a colour SRGTD. Just got to wait a few more months to get to two years and jump out the roc.
Re: Quick poll on alloys- Parkers or Brescias
Posted: Tue Feb 25, 2020 7:18 pm
by proalves
It was the biggest doubt until finalizing the purchase, even now almost a year later I sometimes find myself wondering if it would have been better to choose the Brescia over the Parkers.
But I barely get in the car and drive it for a few kilometers to realize that I don't regret the choice.
In the area where I live, the roads are very poorly maintained and due to previous experience in the MK6 Golf, which was 18 '', Parkers were an excellent choice, at least for me.
As for maintenance Brescia/Parkers would be the same, I'm careful enough to keep them spotless with the appropriate products.
Re: Quick poll on alloys- Parkers or Brescias
Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2020 1:10 am
by T8PDN
If any one wants to swap the brescias for parker's let me know.
Re: Quick poll on alloys- Parkers or Brescias
Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2020 12:08 pm
by fran_92
I like both, but the problem of Parkers is that Parkers are in 17.
For the maintenance of my Brescias, I covered the wheels with a ceramic coating (CarPro Cquartz Dlux).
Re: Quick poll on alloys- Parkers or Brescias
Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2020 3:15 pm
by green justin
I have seen a few 2020 models with Brescia Wheels come with Bridgestone Turanza T005.
I wonder how these compare to the T001?
Re: Quick poll on alloys- Parkers or Brescias
Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2020 5:25 pm
by monkeyhanger
green justin wrote: Sun Mar 29, 2020 3:15 pm
I have seen a few 2020 models with Brescia Wheels come with Bridgestone Turanza T005.
I wonder how these compare to the T001?
Just as bad - following the same Bridgestone formula:
Long life because they're rock hard. Poor wet grip, poor dry grip, lots of tyre roar poor initial traction - all because they're rock hard.
Same story with the Potenzas, whether it be S001 or RE050A. It is maddening to see VW put crap tyres on the car and ruin everyday enjoyment and usability. A change in Bridgestones to something better is one of the best upgrades you can do. Don't wait until the end of your PCP when you change the fronts out and realise what a difference your new tyres make.
Re: Quick poll on alloys- Parkers or Brescias
Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2020 5:31 pm
by OomStu_ZA
green justin wrote: Sun Mar 29, 2020 3:15 pm
I have seen a few 2020 models with Brescia Wheels come with Bridgestone Turanza T005.
I wonder how these compare to the T001?
Thanks for the heads up boet I'll keep an eye on this once we released from lockdown. I'm considering replacing my current tyres with Michelin Pilot Sport 4 as per Monkeyhanger (and others) recomendations on this forum. He also suggested replacing with 225/40/18 instead of 215 (std) because they are cheapr although I will need to confirm with Barons if it will affect my 100k/3yr motorplan. I've also noticed there is an ET difference bewtween the 215 and 225 but again, can only resolve once ready to repalce the tyres.
The current set of Turnazo's (rotated every 6000 - 8000 KM's) have approx. 23500KM's on them and should last about another 15/20 000KM's if I drive "really nicely", easier said then done.
Re: Quick poll on alloys- Parkers or Brescias
Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2020 6:56 am
by green justin
OomStu_ZA wrote: Sun Mar 29, 2020 5:31 pm
green justin wrote: Sun Mar 29, 2020 3:15 pm
I have seen a few 2020 models with Brescia Wheels come with Bridgestone Turanza T005.
I wonder how these compare to the T001?
Thanks for the heads up boet I'll keep an eye on this once we released from lockdown. I'm considering replacing my current tyres with Michelin Pilot Sport 4 as per Monkeyhanger (and others) recomendations on this forum. He also suggested replacing with 225/40/18 instead of 215 (std) because they are cheapr although I will need to confirm with Barons if it will affect my 100k/3yr motorplan. I've also noticed there is an ET difference bewtween the 215 and 225 but again, can only resolve once ready to repalce the tyres.
The current set of Turnazo's (rotated every 6000 - 8000 KM's) have approx. 23500KM's on them and should last about another 15/20 000KM's if I drive "really nicely", easier said then done.
My dealer, VW Hatfield said no issues with warranty on fitting 225/40r18 tyres.
I have not rotated my tyres yet,keeping an eye for special prices on tyres.
So far tyres that offer the side lip protection is the Turanza,Potenza, Pilot Sport. Eagle F1.
The edge shoulder of the tyres looks the most worn out and chipped.strange ! It makes the tyre look completely worn out. Middle thread has a lot of rubber left.
I have my tyres at 2.6 bar.
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