Bbs rs / Lenso alternative???

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    MUSHY 16V Moderator Staff Member Moderator

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    imo you could get a set of bbs rm for the price of the Lenso's
    example ebay bbs rm
    plus once you come to sell the Lenso's you be luck to get a 1/4 the price you payed for them
    the bbs you should be able to sell for much the same price as long as you didnt pay over them to start with
     
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    I'm loathe to buy alloys new when they seem to lose half their value straight away...I'd go for genuine splits or nearly new Lensos...
     
  4. scott-o Forum Member

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    I agree with the above really, you'll loose out when you come to sell them (if you do?) rm's/rs's are always going to hold their money, maybe even appreciate.

    If you're running it daily though, either wheel will be a pain to maintain!
     
  5. Dan W

    Dan W CGTI Regional Host

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    Don't bother with the lenso's. They're weak and the lips corroded very quickly
     
  6. g_singh Forum Member

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    dont like the look of lenso's, however the Dare RS reps do look very nice.
     
  7. RogerT New Member

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    Bbs rs it is then. Who has some for sale then 16 inch for sensible money with correct offset? I won't have my pants pulled down though.

    Regards,

    Roger
     
  8. fthaimike Forum Addict

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    RS 3 piece hold their money well....
     
  9. murph81 Forum Member

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    BBS all the way!

    16 inch RS's in 4x100 will set you back a fortune!
     
  10. whitemk2 Forum Member

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    My mate's had some lenso's on his mk3 for about a year. They looked good when new but the laquer is already peeling. Stick to the BBS :thumbup:
     
  11. Cheg

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    Would have to agree with this. The dares look quite nice, and not badly priced.

    Or try something else, like the Ronal LS's. I ran them on my mk2 for a year or so, looked great and didn't have to spend a fortune on them unlike bbs's.
     
  12. murph81 Forum Member

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    All reps are muck, stick with a genuine wheel whatever you decide!
     
  13. Richard Mk2

    Richard Mk2 Paid Member Paid Member

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    As above really, dont bother with the Lenso's.

    Another option to consider, is the Ronal LS's :thumbup: Great quality, great looks and probably half the price of BBS's!!

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    Richard Mk2 Paid Member Paid Member

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    Just seen your post - Doh lol
     
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    Keep thinking of selling my rs alloys. They are 15" though.
    2 are rs001 the other 2 are rs047. Centres powdercoated grey.
     
  16. murph81 Forum Member

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    Why the staggered offsets?
     
  17. Hotgolf

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    Sold my RS's with mint tyres for what I thought was a bargain at 750. They're only worth what someones willing to pay really......and no fecker was willing to pay hahaha
     
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    I bought mine for what i thought was a bargain 800, 8 hour round trip and they were okay but OCD took over and then spent probably another 5-600 refurbing them with new tyres etc they can get expensive!
     
  19. Andy947 Forum Addict

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    Get RS

    16", Stainless lips, run them all the time, hardly wash them, job done [8D]

    These are worth more than the car they are fitted to lol

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    Are they 4x100 or redrilled?
     

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