2002 Volkswagen GTI wheels problems

Filed Jun 1, 2006 · Brakes, Wheels · 56,000 miles · CA

I was driving on the freeway, when the brakes locked up and the ABS light came on.

Filed Sep 10, 2003 · Wheels · 3,000 miles · VA

The wheels/rims on my vw gti 25th year edition (only 1500 built in the us) is corroding because of the excessive amount of dust brake sticking to the walls and surfaces of the "special" oem bbs wheels. There are at least 200+ cars affected by this default. (source: http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=569321 ) vwoa doesn't offer any solution to that problem and "recommends" to clear the wheels more often. I clear my wheels each week!

Filed Aug 22, 2003 · Wheels · CA

2002 gti-337 25 anniv model alloy wheels deffective excessive corrosion forming around spokes on the wheels. The clear coating is peeling off at center hub. Black spots from excessive brake dust is imbedded into the finish, despite weekly cleaning by hand.

Filed Aug 19, 2003 · Wheels · 10,000 miles · MI

Wheels on my 337 gti are corroding much like others who have complained already. Pitting/ roughness/ spotting--all problems on the bbs oem wheels. Mine aren't as severe a case as others, but I fear they will only get worse since the car is only 1 year old.

Filed Aug 19, 2003 · Wheels · 21,000 miles · MA

Rim corrosion vw will not honor warranty.

Filed Aug 18, 2003 · Wheels · 75,000 miles · MA

2002 gti-337 25 anniv model alloy wheels deffective excessive corrosion forming around spokes on the wheels. The clear coating is peeling. Black spots from excessive brake dust is imbedded into the finish, despite weekly cleaning by hand. Contacted vwoa with no avail.

Filed Aug 18, 2003 · Wheels · 12,500 miles · MD

Roughness,corrosion, white spots on my car's wheels.

Filed Aug 18, 2003 · Brakes, Wheels · CA

I have a 2002 vw gti special edition 337, which came with 18"x7.5" bbs rc wheels. With in a few months of owning the car, I and 200+ owners have noticed some corrosion and pitting around the wheel. Either due to the clear coating or the brake pads. We have contacted vwoa to have the wheels replaced by warranty, they denied any issues. Offered a $25 gift certificate to a certain few, now a few months back they do admit to the issues and also admitted to replacing all1750 owners bbs rc wheels. We filed with the bbb to expedite the issue and vwoa requested for 30 days to finalize the decision. It has been well over 30days and now are asking for 30 more days. We would like to have this resolved and have the wheels and brake pads replaced.

Filed Aug 17, 2003 · Wheels · 5,000 miles · NH

2002 gti-337 25 anniv model alloy wheels deffective excessive corrosion forming around spokes on the wheels. Black spots from excessive brake dust is imbedded into the finish, despite weekly cleaning by hand.re:http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=569321 .

Filed Aug 17, 2003 · Wheels · 3,000 miles · SC

Each wheel of my 2002 vw gti 337 has been impregnated w/ wheel brake dust. The dust has not been removable since it has embedded itself in the clear coat. The finish on each of the wheels has also gotten rougher over time, which I believe is a result of the brake dust eating away at the clear coat finish.