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New Merc alloys finally on :D
Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 3:48 pm
by mc_iver_9n
Thought I'd post a few pics of my new merc alloys now they are finally on.
I personally think they change the whole look of the car.
Any comments welcome.
Sorry for slightly crappy phone pics
Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 4:24 pm
by h4r1s
Love merc wheels
blue centre's possibly?
Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 7:36 pm
by abdnmoh
Nice
Are Merc wheels 5x100??
Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 10:18 pm
by mc_iver_9n
Did think that also, but theres not alot of definition between the center and the outer bit of the rim, so not sure it would work too well. Plus they have been feshly refurbed lol
No they are 5 x 112 but im using 20mm adaptors
Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 10:20 pm
by dino
They look AWESOME
Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 10:51 pm
by flyfs6
They look nice...
than the A8's.
Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 11:04 pm
by speedsix
have your rear lights been given the tint spray treatment??
Posted: Wed May 21, 2008 12:08 am
by chris 9n
looks well cool loving it dude
whats the et on the wheels iv got a few sets of merc wheels i can get my hands on just wondering if i can use them on mine
they would look ace mirror polished
Posted: Wed May 21, 2008 2:04 am
by mc_iver_9n
Cheers fellas
No tinting spray. Just normal
Got the slight poke at the rear and tuck at the front.
Thanks Chris, they are ET 42 so the hub adaptors bring them down to 22 all round, got the 195/40/16 tyres for a subtle stretch on the 7.5J alloy. Did look into getting them polished but decided against it as its my daily and polished finishes obviously require more upkeep and im lazy, haha.
Posted: Wed May 21, 2008 9:55 am
by DanDiesel
looks so awesome!
Posted: Wed May 21, 2008 9:56 am
by black-a4
Are there any issues with running 20mm adaptors? I ask because a friend is thinking of running 15mm adaptors on his golf. He has heard that narrower adaptors aren't as strong etc.
But i assume that if he goes for quality ones like H&R he should be ok?
Posted: Wed May 21, 2008 11:36 am
by GaryUK
Look loads better and less common than the Audi wheels.
Posted: Wed May 21, 2008 11:44 am
by mc_iver_9n
Cheers Dan.
Black a4 - Havent had any issues yet. But only been running them for 4 days so far! I went with H&R for the quality - think they only do 20,25,30 mm adaptors (well rimstyle do anyway) may be different for the golf. Its down to personal opinion with how you feel about safety when running adaptors. I dont see any problem with them providing they are fitted correctly and are well made etc. I dont want to say yes they are fine - then your mates wheel come off
I probably wouldn't go below 20mm myself tho.
Posted: Wed May 21, 2008 11:58 am
by mc_iver_9n
Thanks Gary - Yer I agree
Posted: Wed May 21, 2008 1:49 pm
by Jamo
They look really good...
