GTC Wheels GT-CX model (exact same look as VMR)

**MGV** · 24-07-2013, 05:40 PM

Where have you been, Dan? You haven't been posting at all lately...

**HaywireTig** · 03-08-2013, 09:19 PM

I'm loving my matte black ones still.
Yea I haven't been looking on this forum for the longest time....! Every time i come in here I feel like spending money. Hahaha

**jords** · 10-09-2013, 08:28 AM

Originally Posted by 55ASI GTI

I purchased the matte black ones, I recommend NOT TO BUY MATTE BLACK... Ive have had to paint them gloss black as the dirt eventually soaks into the matte leaving them forever looking dirty and dull and yuck.

Now I luv my car again

Hi, I have just purchased a set of these, and I was wondering which lock bolts did you purchase and where from? The key for the OEM ones doesn't fit in the hole recess.

Thanks

**MGV** · 10-09-2013, 07:00 PM

Hi Jords, from memory people have been giving 'McGard's' a mention (i think that's how you spell it... ?)

I also found the OEM lock bolt doesn't fit (VMR rims), i just opted to use non lockable regular bolts...

**jords** · 10-09-2013, 07:16 PM

Cheers for that. I have read good things about the mcguards. It seems you can only get them from overseas.

**55ASI GTI** · 10-09-2013, 10:12 PM

Hi Jords,

The original lock nut was used with these wheels, only I couldnt put the covers back on when I first bought them... the one you see is coz the lock nut was lost and had to replace all of them with the yuk silver one you see... must have different brand lock nuts to what I had

**jords** · 11-09-2013, 08:04 AM

thanks 55ASI GTI. It looks like I will have to get 4 OEM bolts from VW until I can source some locking bolts from overseas. The wheels are being fitted this weekend, and I have a feeling the Goodyear autocentre may refuse to fit the rims with only 4 of the 5 wheel bolts in place.

**jords** · 14-09-2013, 09:34 AM

After being quoted $86 for 4 wheel bolts from VW (to replace the OEM locking bolts that won't fit the new rims), I then went to Volkspower in Burwood. They not only quoted $20 for 4 bolts, but they had 4 locking wheel bolts that fit the new rims for $20, which is was exactly what I needed. This is the second time I've dealt with these guys (first time was for servicing) and I have nothing but praise for them. Will always call these guys first in future.
Now I can finally get the wheels fitted

**MGV** · 15-09-2013, 07:17 AM

Good work!
What dealer quoted you $86 for OEM bolts? As mentioned earlier, I just bought the OEM bolts from the dealer, but was only charged $7 per bolt... Big difference!

**jords** · 15-09-2013, 08:56 AM

Essendon VW. I made him check twice that he was pricing the normal bolts, and each time he confirmed $86.

Happy now tho. Wheels look awesome and the Goodyear Asy 2 are fantastic tyres. So much quieter the old Bridgstones they replaced.