Poll: Favorite Stock Wheels (Order highest to lowest)

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04-21-2006, 07:03 AM

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andysprague

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I think they were used on European A8's.

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04-21-2006, 08:00 AM

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I wonder if those would fit? Offset? Width? Anyone know?

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04-21-2006, 08:21 AM

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I've read that +48 offset (S8 wheels) will make it very close on the inside

may rub part of the suspension. Also depends on the tire you use.

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04-21-2006, 09:18 AM

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You could run 10mm spacers and they would be perfect!

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04-21-2006, 10:19 AM

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now the hard part... $440/wheel that is probably pretty heavy. Can't be as bad as Avus wheels

but obviously heavier than 16s. I'd guess around 23-25lbs

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04-21-2006, 01:01 PM

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same code as me

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04-21-2006, 01:46 PM

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not too bad. BBS CHs are 24.5 lbs

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04-21-2006, 05:41 PM

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Same here also and I have 3 and 4 , just repainted my Swings this week.

Used the Dupli-color NASCAR wheel paint in silver. Slightly darker than OE . I have the Wurth Paint for factory color but its only been good for touch-up ,not as durable. I did 2-3 coats of silver and 1-2 clear depending on how it went on . One guy at work wondered if I used my compressor. Pretty nice for spray can job . One person even wondered if I had new wheels. I'll post pictures after I clean / detail sometime.