CAN I BEAT PLAIN SILVER FOR MY AUDI R8 SPYDER WHEELS?

[@davidhall7744]

The bright wheels are 10 times better Andrew 😎 Never saw the attraction in dark wheels, especially black - as they always make the wheels look small in the wheelwells, plus they expose slightly dirty tyres too 😉

[@volkswizard]

Thanks David - totally agree re black wheels - the only conundrum is what to do with GT4 - I think because its on 20s and is smaller than R8 they look OK even in satin black and also red is a good contrast. Maybe if they get damaged I will be brave enough to go Satin Aurum (gold) as I always wanted a GT4 with gold wheels. And they most definitely won't look small!

[@davidhaygarth648]

DIY paint protection film on the bonnet ? Your brave... Wheels brighten the car. We all need some sun now.

[@volkswizard]

Brave or stupid David?! Actually it looks OK as the Audi badge on bonnet has a cut out on the PPF so use this as your guide and hard to go wrong with locating the film but plenty of other ways to go wrong like trying to do it on a windy day like on the Golf!

[@malchowle5618]

Wow lifted the car to another level 😊👍

[@volkswizard]

Thank you Malc 👍

[@jonnyvt6602]

They look lush!

[@andym1908]

Surprised you stayed with the Michelin Andrew ? With your love for Goodyear

[@volkswizard]

Fair point Any - 2 reasons for that 1) The R8 isn't a very tyre sensitive car, loads of traction with quattro and mechanical grip and put some new modern high performance tyres on it and you won't be able to push the boundaries safely on the road. 2) The price! It's hard to bin PS4S with 5mm of tread and with my channel views being so low right now, I daren't ask anyone to lend me some for review as I won't be able to repay their investment.

[@normwetherbee3403]

Nice choice! I was glad to hear the demand for black wheels is going down. My Arteon came with whatever wheel VW painted gray and while not as bad as black, I'd still have preferred something with a machined face.

[@volkswizard]

Arteon is interesting as it's a big car with small wheels so needs wheels to look as big as possible so I get your point. I'd love to put some aftermarket ones on an Arteon R to make the most of its graceful body

[@964tractorboy]

A definite improvement over the previous colour, Andrew. And I’m sure lots of people are wondering when they’re going to have a chance to put some miles on their cars; myself included.

[@volkswizard]

Glad you like. There was a Sunday 2 weeks ago (?) when weather was OK and a lot of Porsches were out (don't think a show was on) but that was a clearly a one off. Lot of road tax paid in April for one day of driving I suspect

[@JeffersonHumber]

Question, do u tell your insurance company about this as a mod? Or, since it’s the same wheel and a factory option finish is it ok

[@bestcrazyboy8487]

🥱😂

[@volkswizard]

As long as it's a factory finish then it's OK as they can order a new wheel to match if a claim requires it.

[@richardgooding7921]

As usual, enjoyable video Andrew. What week was this? We had a Lake Blue (turquoise) Jeep Avenger Electric week commencing 8 April, and were on holiday in Herefordshire (via Birmingham and Solihull); wondered if the car that passes you on the motorway at 02:47 was us! Off to Stanford Hall tomorrow, if you're there, let me know! (Rich Gooding)

[@edwowen]

Looks great. Sick of the black wheel craze!

[@robertcocks2145]

They look fantastic!

[@volkswizard]

Thanks so much Robert👍🏻

[@fatwalletboy2]

Ive never liked a dark wheel. They need to contrast. Interesting to hear Del say silvers coming back now. Yes April the weathers been shocking. Prey tel May picks up.

[@volkswizard]

It can't be any worse. In 7 weeks the sun starts getting lower in the sky so we don't have long :)

[@paulstaniford8622]

Surprised you didn’t get them ceramic coated or wheel wax protector on the wheel barrels to at least give them longer protection than Autoglym spray. Good choice!

[@1881Gordon]

Good point.. Just before re-fitting would have been the ideal time to have coated in the most durable ceramic product available.

[@volkswizard]

That's a good point, TBH I've not cracked ceramic yet for body or wheels but will brave it soon promise :)

[@malcolmscott4150]

Looks great 👍🎯

[@jaydeanhall]

In general to me, black alloys on most cars look like wearing a pair of shiny black shoes with a tracksuit. Just not right

[@volkswizard]

They can work but generally they just cheapen good cars

[@jaydeanhall]

@@volkswizard Of course, there are a few exceptions. I'd not say they're better than a lighter colour, but they're passable. It doesn't help that they've become a bit chavvy either

[@ianjenkins4641]

Doesn’t matter if they are black or grey it doesn’t look good on any car. You can never see the detail of the wheel. And your are going to regret the diamond cut. As soon as you get a stone chip and water gets under the lacquer the white worm will set in.

[@volkswizard]

I'm aware of the diamond cut issues, this car won't go out in salty conditions if I can avoid it so it's not as much of a risk as on a daily car and if it does get some damage, it's not crazy money to have one redone.

[@ianjenkins4641]

Don’t get me wrong they look great. But I can’t be dealing with refurbishing wheels every years. Stone chips. Then bolt holes and where the centre cap sits. Common areas to wear through the clear coat. Then you can only cut them maybe two or three times before you don’t have enough material left.

[@mc4130]

Unfortunately, I agree. Diamond cut are a pain, and can only be done a couple of times. They look really good, though!

[@pauljames3514]

I'm fastidious about my wheels and noticed a chip on my diamond cut lacquer and already its turned white and I never use in winter so be warned

[@RickGTI2019]

The wheels look great, and expensive looking. As long as you like them, don’t pay attention to the naysayers ! Thanks, RickGTI….. 🌴

[@1881Gordon]

Those wheels look fantastic Andrew. Great job by Prestige Wheel Centre.... Quick question on another note. How do you manage the insurance on your 'small fleet' of cars without it costing you a fortune? I take you must use a multi-car policy? Thanks

[@volkswizard]

Thanks Gordon. There is an easy answer about insurance, for 24 years I've had a Motor Trade policy and because I still do trade cars I can use it to cover these 'social cars', 2 points worth making, don't even think of doing that if you don't trade cars as they will find out and not pay for claims, also you only get paid out at trade value which can mean a big hit which would be really annoying if it was due to a scumbag theft. The GT4 is different because it's over £50k, it was cheaper to insure privately than to up my trade cover to £80k max per car from £50k. If I bought and sold cars £50k-£80k then it would be fine but for one car it was too much. Admiral came in really cheaply even though all my NCB was tied up in the trade policy so I had none. I'd recommend Admiral multicar though not sure how much they screw loyal customers at renewal yet.

[@1881Gordon]

That's a really good, comprehensive answer Andrew. Many thanks for sharing that with us subscribers/viewers.

[@volkswizard]

Glad you enjoyed it Gordon, thanks for watching 😎

[@bokeerfamily-ox3yb]

Hi can you make a video showing all ur car collection

[@volkswizard]

Some one did ask for a garage update so it's on the list but thanks for reminding me👍🏻

[@DJ-vq3nj]

Try and get xpel film that Aliath stuff is no comparison.

[@volkswizard]

When I get confident with the process I can upgrade to the better stuff. 👍🏻

[@Murtayafourfun]

I think they look really nice, makes it pop more too.

[@volkswizard]

Thanks! I need to get some footage of them rotating with the sun of them. I hate the 7R Cadiz wheels but will never forget seeing them leave the dealership on a sunny day, still brand new so gleaming. You forget designers style them to look good on the move - not sure the owner gets the benefit then though :)

[@maverick4177]

Look way better on a set of 19 BBS Super RS’s

[@volkswizard]

When I get bored I will be shopping for something different and some BBS will be at top of the list👍🏻

[@macbook9084]

Wow what a great selection of cars you have at your disposal

[@volkswizard]

Thanks, not having kids has its benefits 😎

[@mc4130]

…damn kids…

[@garymcgregor7048]

Nailed it

[@volkswizard]

👊🏻

[@kevinmcg6747]

I can certainly see the difference and in the sun it will really sparkle. Good choice Andrew!

[@volkswizard]

Did you say sun Kevin? What's that ?⛈

[@kevinmcg6747]

@@volkswizardvery true Andrew, very true! We live in hope.

[@TS-gg9dk]

Silver colour is ALWAYS better for rims on a car! Great to hear it’s coming back in fashion! Perhaps we can be so lucky that the matt grey colours on car paint also will disappear. Can’t understand how so many people seem to find it appealing to choose it over all other alternatives.

[@volkswizard]

Total agree about matt paint. Classic fashion victim thing - it's different to the norm but that's because it makes your car look worse. Unfortunately I am seeing it more frequently from the factory right now with Cupra and I think Audi offering it

[@briankeenan6553]

Yes yes and yes you can 🙏❤

[@volkswizard]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@lm68lancashire60]

Good choice. I saw instantly what you meant about the “tiny” rear wheels once you had mentioned it!! 😂

[@volkswizard]

Glad it's not just me (I think?!) 😁

[@lukemcgivern292]

They look way better mate!

[@volkswizard]

Thanks Luke!

[@c4mxhrobinson826]

You Tyres are 6 years old time for a new set

[@volkswizard]

Well spotted, they haven't started to crack yet but front end can feel a bit looser than expected. I will start saving :)

[@derekgb3780]

Sorry - preferred the grey - more modern.

[@volkswizard]

I get that. The way I look at is this; Baggy jeans are more modern than skinny now but skinny make the person (generally) look better (taller/slimmer/more longer legged) so sometimes you have to defy fashion and use simply what looks best as your guide.

[@simpledude70]

Congrats on making amends for the previous horrible Diesel Variant Golf wheels! choice🙂 this ones are great!