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    Was interested in replacing the original 17" Denvers on a Mk6 GTi with VW OEM "Activa" wheels, until I found out how much the Activa wheels are - AUD 725 each !!

    Photo of the Activa attached below:


    Does anyone know of any aftermarket wheels or replicas which look similar, with similar specs as the original Denvers? 7.5J x 17, ET51, 57.1mm centre bore
    Last edited by slam; 18-05-2011, 10:04 PM.
    MY12 Mk6 5 Door GTI | Carbon Steel | Manual | Leather | Adaptive Chassis Control | Bluetooth | MDI | Tint |

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    any reason you like those? want to keep it genuine looking i guess?
    Id just stalk ebay until something comes up
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    • #3
      I like them purely for the looks, not because they are OEM. I'd happily go with non genuine wheels if they are of a similar design, I just haven't come across any yet.

      Has anyone?
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      • #4
        Volkswagen VW Jetta Activa 17 x 7 Alloy Wheels Rims Set | eBay

        for real ones on ebay in the usa though but sure they would post and would prob still end up less than half the price of what they want to charge you.

        will be honest though i think they look very 4x4 ish

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        • #5
          Originally posted by slam View Post
          Was interested in replacing the original 17" Denvers on a Mk6 GTi with VW OEM "Activa" wheels, until I found out how much the Activa wheels are - AUD 725 each !!

          Photo of the Activa attached below:


          Does anyone know of any aftermarket wheels or replicas which look similar, with similar specs as the original Denvers? 7.5J x 17, ET51, 57.1mm centre bore
          AZEV Type R looks very similar but it is 18 or 19".They would have a fitment for the GTi.

          They do have the Type H in 7.5 x 17 that may be worth a look.

          AZEV
          2010 Golf R 5 dr , Black , DSG , Leather and 8.5x19 ET50 AZEV Type R

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          • #6
            I made a claim on my tyre and rim insurance... a new Detroit wheel is $850 but I managed to get the hook up and only pay $750. Luckily as I forked out $620 when I bought my car I got it all back.
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            • #7
              Originally posted by Peteaussi View Post
              I made a claim on my tyre and rim insurance... a new Detroit wheel is $850 but I managed to get the hook up and only pay $750. Luckily as I forked out $620 when I bought my car I got it all back.
              The Golf R 19" is $1300!
              2010 Golf R 5 dr , Black , DSG , Leather and 8.5x19 ET50 AZEV Type R

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              • #8
                Why would you bother with OEM wheels?
                2011 POLO GTI 3dr, Candy White, Audio-Comfort-Xenon Packs
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                • #9
                  Originally posted by LWR View Post
                  AZEV Type R looks very similar but it is 18 or 19".They would have a fitment for the GTi.

                  They do have the Type H in 7.5 x 17 that may be worth a look.

                  AZEV
                  Thanks LWR
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                  • #10
                    Quality own wheels stay true do not flake and are better quality then the cheap Chinese aftermarket foil you buy. OEM or a good quality wheel is the way to go. Remember you get what you pay for

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by Bpilot View Post
                      Quality own wheels stay true do not flake and are better quality then the cheap Chinese aftermarket foil you buy. OEM or a good quality wheel is the way to go. Remember you get what you pay for
                      You have never had to true out an OEM wheel then?? OEM is just an over priced ripoff... You can nearly buy a good set of BBS's for cheaper than OEM fitment in the same size....
                      "If can't get behind your troops, feel free to stand in front of them..."

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by slam View Post
                        7.5J x 17, ET51, 57.1mm centre bore
                        Where did you get those specs from? The correct specs are 17x7 ET46 57.1mm bore.
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