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    were to buy alloys in aus?

    hi sorry if this is a daft question but i cant seem to find any alloys in 5x100 apart from rotas.

    back in uk there was loads on ebay specially of the bbs ch and lm reps which i like

    can someone point me in the right direction pleeeease

    peace

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    try ozzytyres.com.au



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    Keep an eye on ebay and classifieds on here, a lot pop up.

    Not exactly in Australia, but buying them from Japan is great way to go aswell, can get them very cheap and shipping isn't much either.

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    Nice 5x100 wheels in aus are a bit of a waiting game.
    Any Rota or rep can be found on eBay.
    Depends on what you want

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ben J View Post
    Keep an eye on ebay and classifieds on here, a lot pop up.

    Not exactly in Australia, but buying them from Japan is great way to go aswell, can get them very cheap and shipping isn't much either.
    Buying bargain used JDM wheels from Japan in 5x100 is fine for those who know what questions need to be asked...whether that be in English or Japanese. One important thing is often overlooked and that is most JDM wheels from factory are made with a standard bolt pitch of M12. You are potentially faced with the dilemma of either having to drill them out to M14 or get the correct adapters. The other alternative of course is to order cu$tom new wheels and have them built in the correct specs.

    I learned the hard way 3 years ago and was shafted after I repeatedly asked a guy if the bolt pitch was M14 or M12, he swore blue the wheels would fit...and well, when the wheels arrived I was gutted to see they were M12.

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    emailed this site from UK and will deliver alloys only to australia for 300 pounds or 450 dollas on top of 800 dollas for the wheel themselves so 1250 aint bad because a few of these wheels are nice!
    VAG 5x100, BM Autosport Ltd

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    I bought my wheels from Performance Alloys
    Their shipping (to my door) was about the same. They offer to ship for only $200 if you pick up from customs but can lead to all sorts of hassles so I paid the extra

    AlloyWheels.COM is another place I almost bought from
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    Quote Originally Posted by ATYPIC View Post
    Buying bargain used JDM wheels from Japan in 5x100 is fine for those who know what questions need to be asked...whether that be in English or Japanese. One important thing is often overlooked and that is most JDM wheels from factory are made with a standard bolt pitch of M12. You are potentially faced with the dilemma of either having to drill them out to M14 or get the correct adapters. The other alternative of course is to order cu$tom new wheels and have them built in the correct specs.

    I learned the hard way 3 years ago and was shafted after I repeatedly asked a guy if the bolt pitch was M14 or M12, he swore blue the wheels would fit...and well, when the wheels arrived I was gutted to see they were M12.
    That's easy sorted though...?
    Iv had holes changed on a number of wheels

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    Quote Originally Posted by dylan8 View Post
    Iv had holes changed on a number of wheels
    Same here...but it also minimises your ability to on-sell the wheels in the future.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ATYPIC View Post
    Same here...but it also minimises your ability to on-sell the wheels in the future.
    putting a 14mm hole back on a 12mm stud/bolt car doesnt hurt if they are using the right seat type

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