3 piece alloys [Archive] - Saxperience

Robbo

2nd August 2006, 15:49

what are 3 piece alloys?
im thinking of the wide arch kit but it needs 'fitment of 3 piece alloy wheels'
obviously i cant be arsed buying the kit if it means im going to have to buy new alloys. :)
Thanks
Robbo

beastgtir

2nd August 2006, 15:50

3 piece alloys means they are constructed out of 3 seperate pieces.

center - outer lip - inner lip i think

Robbo

2nd August 2006, 15:57

hmmm so i would have to buy actually 3 piece alloys then... bit of a b*stard that like :(

beastgtir

2nd August 2006, 16:02

no you buy a set that is already made up. its just the way they are made.

here is an example of a 3 piece set of alloys.
the outside is seperate and the inner design is riveted on.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BBS-VW-15-RS001-3-PIECE-ALLOY-WHEELS-GOLF-CORRADO-G60_W0QQitemZ180011751776QQihZ008QQcategoryZ9888QQ rdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Robbo

2nd August 2006, 16:07

hmmmm cheers mate... doesnt look like i will be buying it then.
:)