Wheel Storage bags

dghdgh · 09-13-2011, 04:13 AM

After taking the plunge on a winter wheel set up I began to get ache of my missus about wheels all over the garage.
So I began looking around for storage options (brackets, bags etc not wheel hotels) and came across wheel bags on e-bay. I live between Yorkshire and Scotland so I am more Fugal than both of them put together. I saw some Audi wheel storage bags which went for around £35+pp way above my price range. So more trawling and VW do one £29.99 delivered from a VW dealer.
So looked up the part on the VW site phoned the local dealer got quoted £25 asked for discount and hey presto £23.30.
I hope this will protect my wheel while they are off the car.
Hope this may be of interest to some members.
Dave.

willhollin · 09-13-2011, 04:19 AM

These ones?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Vo...4#ht_500wt_922

- Paul - · 09-13-2011, 04:47 AM

Mine are stored on top of one another on the tumble dryer - is that wrong? They do have towels inbetween them though!

davyk31 · 09-13-2011, 05:26 AM

I have a similar set of those bags just without the branding, they are good but do not in any way protect the wheel. I have a small piece of carpet placed between each wheel to keep the alloy from getting damaged.

dghdgh · 09-13-2011, 06:39 AM

Yep those are the ones but for £23odd.

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Originally Posted by willhollin

These ones?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Vo...4#ht_500wt_922

doughboy · 09-13-2011, 08:19 AM

You guys are funny!

Those bags will just get damp and full of spiders, mice, cat wee etc (at TBH are a bit, you know, erm 'lady like')

Just stack them on top of each other, no need for a separator as the tyre edges stick way over the rims so no chance of the rims touching.

Mywheels have done 2 years of rotation like this, no marks or anything.

AlanQS · 09-13-2011, 08:47 AM

Same here!

jonnydrama · 09-13-2011, 08:53 AM

I think they look not bad, I've ordered a set anyway for the wifes minis winter wheels.

rich1068 · 09-13-2011, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by doughboy

You guys are funny!

Those bags will just get damp and full of spiders, mice, cat wee etc (at TBH are a bit, you know, erm 'lady like')

Just stack them on top of each other, no need for a separator as the tyre edges stick way over the rims so no chance of the rims touching.

Mywheels have done 2 years of rotation like this, no marks or anything.

And more to the point if the OP kept his wife out of the garage (a place I'm sure she has no business) this wouldn't be a problem.

Man up dghdgh! Leave your wheels wherever you want to leave them!

urfankhaliq · 09-13-2011, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rich1068

And more to the point if the OP kept his wife out of the garage (a place I'm sure she has no business) this wouldn't be a problem.

Man up dghdgh! Leave your wheels wherever you want to leave them!

^^^

Anneka @ Sytner · 09-13-2011, 10:53 AM

I think there are some plastic wheel bags available for less than £1 each on the parts catalogue.
BMW now also offer an insured central wheel storage at their warehouse for £25 inc VAT per term, the recall of course is free of charge (as you would expect).

Falmouthboy · 09-13-2011, 11:59 AM

Won't using VW tyre bags invalidate your warranty?

m1bjr · 09-13-2011, 01:19 PM

Get the local sheet metal lads to make a simple rack from angle iron, and bolt to the wall, up out of the way.

chris330D · 09-13-2011, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doughboy

You guys are funny!

Those bags will just get damp and full of spiders, mice, cat wee etc (at TBH are a bit, you know, erm 'lady like')

Just stack them on top of each other, no need for a separator as the tyre edges stick way over the rims so no chance of the rims touching.

Mywheels have done 2 years of rotation like this, no marks or anything.

Plus 1, mine are stacked in a corner too with no problems. Think of what they go through on your car!

mjh93sa · 09-13-2011, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by willhollin

These ones?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Vo...4#ht_500wt_922

Are you sure they aren't snow socks?

parapaul · 09-17-2011, 12:39 PM

Mine are just stacked... 2 offcut pieces of wood between each one to stop them sliding and marking each other.

dghdgh · 09-28-2011, 02:33 PM

Now come on chaps work it out the freezer is in the garage along with my fridge and lawn mower.
How can my wife put my tea on, grab me a beer while I am watching TV while she cuts the grass.
Some of you are so backward. lol

Quote:

Originally Posted by rich1068

And more to the point if the OP kept his wife out of the garage (a place I'm sure she has no business) this wouldn't be a problem.

Man up dghdgh! Leave your wheels wherever you want to leave them!

09-13-2011, 04:13 AM	#1
dghdgh Second Lieutenant 3 Rep 210 Posts Drives: E91 sports+ Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Teesside UK iTrader: (3)	Wheel Storage bags After taking the plunge on a winter wheel set up I began to get ache of my missus about wheels all over the garage. So I began looking around for storage options (brackets, bags etc not wheel hotels) and came across wheel bags on e-bay. I live between Yorkshire and Scotland so I am more Fugal than both of them put together. I saw some Audi wheel storage bags which went for around £35+pp way above my price range. So more trawling and VW do one £29.99 delivered from a VW dealer. So looked up the part on the VW site phoned the local dealer got quoted £25 asked for discount and hey presto £23.30. I hope this will protect my wheel while they are off the car. Hope this may be of interest to some members. Dave.
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davyk31 Major General 1048 Rep 6,949 Posts Drives: Macan GTS :-) & F40 M135i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Northern Ireland iTrader: (0)	I have a similar set of those bags just without the branding, they are good but do not in any way protect the wheel. I have a small piece of carpet placed between each wheel to keep the alloy from getting damaged.
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doughboy Major General 1546 Rep 8,972 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 Comp 6MT Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (2)	You guys are funny! Those bags will just get damp and full of spiders, mice, cat wee etc (at TBH are a bit, you know, erm 'lady like') Just stack them on top of each other, no need for a separator as the tyre edges stick way over the rims so no chance of the rims touching. Mywheels have done 2 years of rotation like this, no marks or anything.
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Anneka @ Sytner 193 Rep 834 Posts Drives: - Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: - iTrader: (0)	I think there are some plastic wheel bags available for less than £1 each on the parts catalogue. BMW now also offer an insured central wheel storage at their warehouse for £25 inc VAT per term, the recall of course is free of charge (as you would expect).
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Falmouthboy Squadron Leader (Ret'd) 25 Rep 627 Posts Drives: E91 330d SE & Mini Coupe JCW Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Cornwall iTrader: (0)	Won't using VW tyre bags invalidate your warranty?
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