VW Palmerston wheels
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Lovely wheels, but just one word that would put me off..
Cleaning
Same pattern but fewer spokes would be far easier to manage. Even the tastiest of wheels look ‘ordinary’ if they are covered in crap and brake dust.
But, it’s your shout and your time and effort, go with what you are happy with, no one else matters.
Cleaning
Same pattern but fewer spokes would be far easier to manage. Even the tastiest of wheels look ‘ordinary’ if they are covered in crap and brake dust.
But, it’s your shout and your time and effort, go with what you are happy with, no one else matters.
I originally wanted these Palmerston wheels, and the cleaning aspect isn't a huge issue, because my van wheels pretty much have to be cleaned on a daily basis anyway.
I just didn't have them because they were quite expensive for what they are, and they didn't give me the look I wanted, but as a set of genuine wheels, they are nice.
I just didn't have them because they were quite expensive for what they are, and they didn't give me the look I wanted, but as a set of genuine wheels, they are nice.
Very nice
Two reasons.
1, My business specialises in Restoring the exteriors of Caravans and Motorhomes, so my customer's expect to see everything we are and do, looking perfect.
2, I do a lot of miles in a normal day because we work all over the UK, and I find it easier to clean my wheels after each run, that leaving them to go all cruddy and look awful.
Most of that above is my own issues and perceptions of life, and i'm naturally quite a fussy guy with things, and like them looking perfect.
Look at the Vivaro I just let VW have.
That was 2 years old and had 100k on the clock. VW has it on their forecourt for sale because they said it was too nice to pass on to the trade.
Yeah maybe it doesn't make it more valuable kept in perfect condition, but I work hard to make sure my customers know they are getting the very best from my business.
That's why...
What wheels did you go for in the end?
If I told you when I park my vehicles on my drive, they all have to be facing the same way with the wheels slightly turned to the left, then I guess you could say I have a little OCD.
It's not always a good thing being this fussy, and I do wish I wasn't. I actually envy those that can be a little more chilled with their things.
On that subject I nearly purchased the number plate VW67 OCD
These. Savini BM13 - LK Performance
Stunning wheels, and very high quality, but in hindsight I wish i'd of gone for 20's and more than likely will end up changing for 20s pretty soon.
They were for sale on here a few days ago, but I made a mistake and didn't buy tyres that are rated high enough for a T32, so I removed them off here to save any confusion.
£2000, but bare in mind there is 5 matching wheels, all on Continental SportContact6 tyres.
I'm running 245/40/19 because I wanted the exposed rim look, but officially they should be 255/40/19, or if you want load rated in 19" apparently you have to go for 45 or 50 profile, where there are a few rated over 103.
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@Pauly can you get hold of these?
Yes I can but they are one of the most expensive VW wheels can't remember the exact price but I think it was around 1600-1650 + vat for a set of four
