LENSO

Yes, we know what you’re thinking; BBS RS split rims. Whilst this wheel from Lenso isn’t quite the genuine article, we reckon it’s a faithful, not to mention fairly impressive replica, that’s well worth a look.

VW Heritage stock these cross-spoke alloys with several different coloured-centres (silver, black and gold) and in a choice of 15in and 16in fitments. They’re also available in a variety of offsets to allow you to achieve the exact look you’re after.

According to the Big Boys Toys team the BSX rim delivers classic good looks at a wallet-friendly price.

WHO? Lenso
CONTACT? www.lensowheel.com
HOW MUCH? From £99.95 each (www.vwh20.com)

DEZENT

Wheel house Rimstyle is always brimming with a fantastic selection of brands and designs. Although it was incredibly difficult to choose just one wheel to focus on, we did eventually decide to look at the Dezent Type V – a refined lightweight alloy that comes in a hi-gloss silver finish.

Dezent is a popular brand for budget tuners and the Type V is proof that you can transform the overall look of your Golf, even if you have a very tight budget. For early Golfs, these ten-spoke beauties come in either a 14in or 15in fitment.

The price below is based on paying £299 for a set of four, which includes a free fitting kit. If you fancy a new set of tyres to be sold alongside your new wheels, Rimstyle offers a number of packages. Prices begin from £415.

WHO? Dezent
CONTACT? www.dezent-wheels.com
HOW MUCH? From £74.75 (www.rimstyle.com)

ZCW

Fancy something a little different for your Golf? Then how about this wheel from the ZCW brand – we reckon that this Angel rim design is sure to make your Golf a real head-turner.

The Angel is a lightweight wheel for the fast road market, but with a definite emphasis on both performance and style. ZCW offer nigh on universal fitments, so naturally the PCD 4x100 is covered – since big is beautiful, why not consider the 17in fitment for your
Mk3 Golf?

Owners have their choice of two colours; black or silver. In either case the Angel is aimed at those enthusiasts who take looks seriously (and weight-savings even more so).

Owners can buy their ZCW rims from Alloywheels.com – note that the price quoted below is based on paying £304 for a four wheel package.

WHO? ZCW
CONTACT? www.zcwuk.com or 0844 4180 580
HOW MUCH? £76 each (www.alloywheels.com)

ALCAR

One of the problems with trying to achieve the Seventies/Eighties ‘retro look’ is that it can cost huge sums of cash. However, according to wheel house Alcar, this needn’t be the case.

That’s because it has this Retro Star wheel in its line-up. It’s a four-point star design with four ‘V’ spokes in between each point. We think we’re safe in saying that it’s completely different from pretty much anything else we’ve seen before on the aftermarket scene.

It’s available in a 15in fitment. What’s more, this wheel is said to surpass all modern type approval criteria (something that original, refurbished wheels can’t always achieve).

WHO? Alcar
CONTACT? www.alcar.co.uk or 01622 713800
HOW MUCH? £96.35 each

WOLFRACE

The Pro-Lite is the first-ever lightweight rim to be produced by British wheel maestros Wolfrace. It’s a multi-spoke design that’s also multi-purpose – in other words, it’s just as at home on the road, covering daily duties, as it is on the track.

There are almost limitless options when it comes to colours; matt black with orange rim, gloss black with blue rim, gun metal with red rim and many, many more. Sizes too offer plenty of versatility, beginning from 15in.

Best of all though, this is a rim that has been tried and tested (it’s currently in use on several competitive race cars in various race formula) and we believe it won’t disappoint.

For further info visit the Wolfrace website or if you’re looking to buy try using the details below.

WHO? Wolfrace
CONTACT? www.wolfrace.co.uk or 0845 330 9896
HOW MUCH? £82 each (www.topgear.co.uk)