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Scuffed a rim yesterday and a back rim is already corroding due to a stone chip or something?
Never was a big fan of diamond cut finishes as the lacquer can give problems.
A bit early to be fixing I think :roll:

Has anyone seen t-roc's with different rims on them or sprayed a different colour?

Might consider spraying mine silver or black sometime down the line but it's a difficult one or change them completely.
 

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@twist - lime green calipers - hmm hadn't considered Lime Green. Been looking at maybe purple as being a bit subtle, but part of the decision will be the transfers to go on top - I may just get some made if I can't find any I like ideally a nice "R" I think for R-Line.

As for paint - researched that some time back - e-Tech paint, excellent stuff, gives a great finish (you need to do 2 coats mind and have the caliper nice and clean) and long lasting as well. Example auction:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RED-E-Tech-Brake-Caliper-Paint-Kit-Also-For-Drums-Car-ETECH-Engine-Bay/251749046265?hash=item3a9d6997f9:g:yS4AAOSwAL9UhaOg

But at the moment everything is on hold, as had Smart Meters installed yesterday and they discovered a gas leak somewhere in the pipework under the house. Fortunately the costs of sorting it are covered under insurance, but both house and garage are upside down at the moment where the tracing has been going on, and the gas is still off - awaiting a date when they can remedy this next week sometime. So the diet's on hold as well as no hob or cooker with no gas :lol:

Anyway, off to the Prescott Bike Festival this weekend https://www.prescottbikefestival.co.uk/ to do a couple of runs up the hill on my bike woohoo - anyone else going perhaps?
 
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Impala said:
Or how about LED wheels with changing colours to match the interior mood lighting ?
Be careful what you wish for Impala, you can get dust caps from China that change colour as the wheel spins..... :eek:

(and no I won't be fitting those :lol: )
 
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T Roc Chick said:
vernerbongo2 said:
T Roc Chick said:
Not for me either I'm afraid
:cool:
Hell no :shock:

I prefer this :D
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Although I've ordered this (mayfield black alloys that aren't all black)

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Not liking the orange wheels, they are worse than the black 😂
You've ended up with the right choice 👌
 
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Impala said:
Can't decide ? Want to be different ? Then why not have a different colour for each wheel !

Or how about LED wheels with changing colours to match the interior mood lighting ?

Being Scottish, we would insist on having a tartan option too.

I'll let the photoshop artists provide the mock ups.
Very good Impala :lol: :D
 
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Had a wee look around my alloy wheels today and noticed that everyone of them has slight corrosion starting on them.
Right up in near the wheel bolts.

Very annoyed and the cars just approaching 2 years old 🙄😒🤪
 
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Diamond cut wheels have a reputation for corrosion. Some of the worst examples I've seen are on Kia Sportage models.

I don't suppose the warranty would cover it. Have you asked ?
 
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Impala said:
Diamond cut wheels have a reputation for corrosion. Some of the worst examples I've seen are on Kia Sportage models.

I don't suppose the warranty would cover it. Have you asked ?
I agree about the diamond cut finish in general, they all go the same way at some stage.
I just have a feeling I'll be Fobbed off with excuses of stone chips starting the corrosion 😏

Out of the four wheels, I kerbed one although there's also corrosion elsewhere on the wheel not related.
The other wheel possibly had a stone chip and started corrosion there but again also has corrosion in several places elsewhere on the wheel not related.

Another thing is, if I go to my nearest dealer who I never bought the car off they'll definitely not be interested?
 
#37 ·
vernerbongo2 said:
Another thing is, if I go to my nearest dealer who I never bought the car off they'll definitely not be interested?
They will. VW reimburse any approved VW dealership with covered warranty work. They will want the business so worth asking.
 
#39 ·
vernerbongo2 said:
Bottom line is, it's worth asking I suppose ;)
Im sure I will be one among many waiting to hear how you get on.

It's hard to see how stone chips would get close to the wheel nuts, and on all four wheels ! Have the wheels been removed at any time, for tyre fitting or if you had the mooing rear brakes ?
 
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Called in with my local dealer on Monday past!
X3 alloys replaced under warranty on Thursday but wouldn't replace the 4th as I had touched a kerb with it.
Disappointed as I had commented there is corrosion starting elsewhere on it so what's the difference?
Took it up with VW UK and they told me it's between me and the dealership, they would act as an intermediary but the dealerships decision would be final.

Now left with what to do with the 4th wheel 🤔
 
#42 ·
vernerbongo2 said:
Called in with my local dealer on Monday past!
X3 alloys replaced under warranty on Thursday but wouldn't replace the 4th as I had touched a kerb with it.
Disappointed as I had commented there is corrosion starting elsewhere on it so what's the difference?
Took it up with VW UK and they told me it's between me and the dealership, they would act as an intermediary but the dealerships decision would be final.

Now left with what to do with the 4th wheel 🤔
"Three wheels on my (Volks)wagon and I'm still rolling on ... " :lol: :lol:

But seriously, why not make a compromise offer, to save all parties a lot of time and bother ? Try a 50-50 split, or some other figure of your choice, as your contribution for 'betterment' of the kerbing damage and their contribution for an otherwise defective wheel.
 
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On this subject of kerbing affecting the R-Line wheels, would it be possible to fit 45-profile tyres rather than the standard 40-profile and is there any way to compensate with the speedo calibration (which might affect ACC). How are the speedos set on the different trim levels with variations of wheel/tyre sizes, and what if you get dealer fit alternative wheels ?
 
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Impala said:
Why not make a compromise offer, to save all parties a lot of time and bother ? Try a 50-50 split, or some other figure of your choice, as your contribution for 'betterment' of the kerbing damage and their contribution for an otherwise defective wheel.
I personally believe volkswagen themselves could have made the call instead of saying the dealership has the final say "bull shit" fob off at its best.
I was told a new wheel costs £800 and we can do it for £700, I'm certain I seen a brand new one on the Web for £350 some time back and off a volkswagen supplier but can't find where I seen it?

I've just dropped it I'll have a think about my options.
1: leave it as it is
2: refurb (not sure how good that is)
3: used alloy
 
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Someone had one for sale on here a while back ... probably sold but might be worth a search.

Refurb could be OK if done well, but it could set you back a couple of hundred. I've got two with minor kerbing damage, but I'll live with them till the corrosion sets in, then try warranty replacement :D
 
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Impala said:
On this subject of kerbing affecting the R-Line wheels, would it be possible to fit 45-profile tyres rather than the standard 40-profile and is there any way to compensate with the speedo calibration (which might affect ACC).
The ACC is radar so measures the distance between vehicles, so there probably wouldn't be a massive difference?

Impala said:
How are the speedos set on the different trim levels with variations of wheel/tyre sizes, and what if you get dealer fit alternative wheels ?
Basically the circumference of a wheel must be kept almost the same to keep the correct speed and gearing, smaller diameter rim higher profile tyre, larger rim lower profile tyre. (there's an allowable tolerance of around 1.5%)
Eg 19" 225/40 has the same circumference as a 17" 215/55

You suggesting going up in profile to 45 would make the circumference 70mm more, the speedo would show 60 kmh when you're actually doing 62 kmh.
Not 100% sure if things have changed but this is how it's worked in the past.
 
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vernerbongo2 said:
I rest my case and direct from volkswagen UK parts :roll:
£325 is more like it and a serious alternative to refurb. Does that include VAT and delivery, which could add a fair bit if it doesn't.

With regards to my question about the speed/ACC if 45 profile tyres are fitted, I was thinking about the ACC set (desired) speed not matching the actual road speed rather than maintaining distance to vehicle in front, which as you rightly say is controlled by radar. I often use my ACC to control my speed in unfamiliar speed restricted areas as well as on open roads with average speed cameras or going through motorway roadworks with speed cameras.

I wondered if an OBD11 device could alter some 'factor' in a formula that the car might use to calibrate the road speed displayed, or if it is just the old fashioned method based on fixed wheel or final drive shaft revs.
 
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Impala said:
£325 is more like it and a serious alternative to refurb. Does that include VAT and delivery, which could add a fair bit if it doesn't.
I've just noticed on the Internet there are two alloy wheel part numbers along with two prices and indeed one does cost around £700+ the other £325.
I think the cheaper is a copy but is advertised on a genuine vw site.
I must check mine out 🤔
Impala said:
I wondered if an OBD11 device could alter some 'factor' in a formula that the car might use to calibrate the road speed displayed, or if it is just the old fashioned method based on fixed wheel or final drive shaft revs.
Way beyond me, too technical :p
I'd guess the old fashioned way?
 
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vernerbongo2 said:
Impala said:
£325 is more like it and a serious alternative to refurb. Does that include VAT and delivery, which could add a fair bit if it doesn't.
I've just noticed on the Internet there are two alloy wheel part numbers along with two prices and indeed one does cost around £700+ the other £325.
I think the cheaper is a copy but is advertised on a genuine vw site.
I must check mine out 🤔
Impala said:
I wondered if an OBD11 device could alter some 'factor' in a formula that the car might use to calibrate the road speed displayed, or if it is just the old fashioned method based on fixed wheel or final drive shaft revs.
Way beyond me, too technical :p
I'd guess the old fashioned way?
Just wanted to point out that 'www.volkswagenpartsuk.co.uk' is NOT official VW. They are an independent retailer selling parts. I think you may find that £325 is OEM pricing plus markup for an independent shop (and as Impala points out: maybe exclusive of shipping and possibly VAT), whereas ~£700 might be OEM pricing plus markup at a dealership. I'm pretty confident the £325 one is genuine but their contact page seems to be 404-ing right now (slightly suspicious) so I can't ask them directly.

Also, if you check here https://www.volkswagen.at/service-zubehoer/volkswagen-service/reifen-und-raeder/felgen/suzuka the price is listed as €350 and that is a genuine VW website (VW Austria). So I'm a little confused where the £700 comes from.

Can you list both part numbers you've found and maybe we can help solve the mystery?
 
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