[RoughDobermann]

My 2K2 GTI will be equipped with the following wheels:
Alloy Wheels, 17-In. (Mfr Code PJA)
Santa Monica 5-Spoke Alloy Wheels With VW Logo Hub Cap
Much obliged if someone could post a picture or link of them!
Danke!

 

[U n i o n 0015]

Re: Anyone have pictures of Santa Monica 17" wheels???? (RoughDobermann)

These are them...they're called Monte Carlos everywhere except the VW parts database...

 

[RoughDobermann]

Re: Anyone have pictures of Santa Monica 17" wheels???? (U n i o n 0015)

Thank you! Thank you! THANK YOU! I tried to get some pics in the wheel & tire forum, but got no response. Made my day!

 

[Deception]

Re: Anyone have pictures of Santa Monica 17" wheels???? (RoughDobermann)

Santa Monica = Monte Carlo
In Europe the rims are called Santa Monica but in North America they are called Monte Carlo.

 

[RoughDobermann]

Re: Anyone have pictures of Santa Monica 17" wheels???? (Deception)

Thank you too!

 

[RoughDobermann]

Re: Anyone have pictures of Santa Monica 17" wheels???? (U n i o n 0015)

Just curious, but what are those grey inserts? Are they aftermarket or stock? Can they be removed?

 

[Cooper]

Re: Anyone have pictures of Santa Monica 17" wheels???? (Deception)

Yes, this was the subject of a heated discussion in the Wheels and Tires classified. Seems like there already is another wheel called Monte Carlo in Europe that's used on Polos, Lupos, etc.
I have the wheels, and I think they're great!

 

[Cooper]

Re: Anyone have pictures of Santa Monica 17" wheels???? (RoughDobermann)

Gray inserts are stock. No, they can't be removed.

 

[RoughDobermann]

Re: Anyone have pictures of Santa Monica 17" wheels???? (Cooper)

Okay, thanks.

 

[Tugz_Vr6]

Re: Anyone have pictures of Santa Monica 17" wheels???? (Deception)

quote:[HR][/HR]Santa Monica = Monte Carlo
[HR][/HR]​

That cant be true.....The Monte Carlos dont look good at all on the Jetta....It should only be available on the GTi.....keep the long beach wheels or give us a completely different wheel on the Jetta...NOOOO

quote:[HR][/HR]
In Europe the rims are called Santa Monica but in North America they are called Monte Carl[HR][/HR]​

So why would they call the GTI Monte Carlo wheels a different name on the Jetta?? Somthing here dont jive......I think the Santa Monica wheels will be something completely different than the Monte Carlos...More than likely a different style wheel..
Peace




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[F1_Fan]

Re: Anyone have pictures of Santa Monica 17" wheels???? (Tugz_Vr6)

quote:[HR][/HR]Santa Monica = Monte Carlo

That cant be true.....The Monte Carlos dont look good at all on the Jetta....It should only be available on the GTi.....keep the long beach wheels or give us a completely different wheel on the Jetta...NOOOO

In Europe the rims are called Santa Monica but in North America they are called Monte Carl
So why would they call the GTI Monte Carlo wheels a different name on the Jetta?? Somthing here dont jive......I think the Santa Monica wheels will be something completely different than the Monte Carlos...More than likely a different style wheel..[HR][/HR]​

Am I on crack....? That doesn't make sense... Jettas don't get the Monte Carlo wheels they get the Long Beach wheels.
Monte Carlo = Santa Monica I asked the same question a few months back. I'm looking at the Canadian GTI pricing sheet... 17" Alloy Wheels, code PJA and these are them:

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[David Cretney]

Re: Anyone have pictures of Santa Monica 17" wheels???? (RoughDobermann)

lots more info in the markIV wheel database. link is in my sig

 

[Tugz_Vr6]

Re: Anyone have pictures of Santa Monica 17" wheels???? (David Cretney)

TTT
Put the same wheels on the Jetta and GTi but call the wheel a different name??? HELLO??

Anyone have an idea of what the NORTH AMERICAN Santa Monica wheels may look like??

 

[GTA_GTI]

Re: Anyone have pictures of Santa Monica 17" wheels???? (Tugz_Vr6)

confusion...

Jetta = Long Beach
NA GTI = Monte Carlo
Euro GTI = Santa Monica
MC/SMs are in the pictures already posted in this thread, Long Beach's are different.

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[Modified by GTA_GTI, 6:57 PM 11-28-2001]

 

[RoughDobermann]

Re: Anyone have pictures of Santa Monica 17" wheels???? (U n i o n 0015)

Do you still have the stock tires on your car? If so, have you driven it in any snow? It's gonna be an issue here in Denver sooner or later, and I'm a tad concerned about their performance.
Thanks!

 

[U n i o n 0015]

Re: Anyone have pictures of Santa Monica 17" wheels???? (RoughDobermann)

RoughDobermann,
I still have the stock tires on (Michelin MXM4s or something like that...), but I haven't driven them at all in the snow yet. They're great in the rain, though.

Tugz_VR6, here are some pictures of the wheels, and their names. The Jetta and GTI do not share the same wheel.

Check the MK4 wheel database like David said for further info.
Long Beach

Monte Carlo/Santa Monica