Gen 2 Tiguan Wheels Thread

**jolv** · 17-11-2018, 09:40 PM

Just after one week after receiving my new Tig, I've hit a curb while navigating a very tight car park, initially thought I just hit the tyres but somehow it did quite rash on it

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Need your guys thoughts if this can be repaired easily or if I need to replace the rim? Am curious to find out how much the Suzuka rim costs.

P.S. heart still aching

**tigger73** · 17-11-2018, 09:55 PM

Originally Posted by jolv

Just after one week after receiving my new Tig, I've hit a curb while navigating a very tight car park, initially thought I just hit the tyres but somehow it did quite rash on it

Need your guys thoughts if this can be repaired easily or if I need to replace the rim? Am curious to find out how much the Suzuka rim costs.

P.S. heart still aching

That should be repairable. Need to take it somewhere to get the tyre stripped, machine the face, re-apply clear coat and refit and balance the tyre.

It’s not a cheap exercise but a lot less than a new rim. Generally only have to replace rims when they are buckled or have taken a big hit and created a flat spot/gone out of shape.

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**jolv** · 17-11-2018, 10:23 PM

thanks tigger, I'll look for some quotes!

**tigger73** · 18-11-2018, 06:32 AM

Originally Posted by jolv

thanks tigger, I'll look for some quotes!

It won't be cheap. To fix this properly will be ~$400 due to all the processes involved. That's the problem with machined face wheels. They are very expensive to repair. It's not like painted wheels that can just be sanded back, filled and repainted.

You may find it's just about the same $ to get all 4 wheels painted - if you wanted to go black like the Wolfy.... personal choice of course.

Otherwise you can look to see if you can find a single rim being sold. I have seen the odd set come up but not many people would be willing to split a set unless there's one with significant damage.

**tigger73** · 18-11-2018, 06:36 AM

Sunday morning wheels:

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**PDMJO** · 19-11-2018, 12:09 PM

Originally Posted by tigger73

Actually on closer inspection I think it may be a 2019 Touareg... running mbdesign KV1 wheels:

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I'm typically not a fan of all black, but damn that's a good looking setup.
Also, i'm a massive sucker for concave rims.

**Dutch77** · 19-11-2018, 05:34 PM

Originally Posted by jolv

thanks tigger, I'll look for some quotes!

Take advantage and hide those Suzukas in black, or better yet - a much nicer set from something in this thread.

As tigger said, look for single rims being sold, they seem to come up pretty often via wreckers or people making wise choices and ridding themselves of these wheels.. the dealer price will hurt a lot more than that rash did!

**Dutch77** · 19-11-2018, 05:37 PM

Originally Posted by PDMJO

I'm typically not a fan of all black, but damn that's a good looking setup.
Also, i'm a massive sucker for concave rims.

Agreed, and agreed.

I don't mind concave for some aggressiveness, it can be achieved on the Tig without needing to be to extreme fitment wise because of the extra width and lower offsets the stock car can take compared to the Golfers. The flipside is it looks ridiculous unless you're willing to also drop a reasonable amount. If not I'd stick with something flatter.