RS4 17x7.5 Et35 Replica wheels
03-14-2002, 04:36 PM
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RS4 17x7.5 Et35 Replica wheels
Someone posted an ad for RS4 17x7.5 Et35 Replica wheels at the classified. Does anyone know how they look like? Picture? Are they the same as 2001.5 sport package's wheels? Who made them/brand?<ul><li><a href="http://watkinsglen.bverticals.com/audiworld/market/AdDisplay.asp?AdNumber=25700&">http://watkinsglen.bverticals.com/audiworld/market/AdDisplay.asp?AdNumber=25700&</a</li></ul>
03-14-2002, 06:16 PM
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They are RS4-style REPLICA wheels and have a couple of subtle changes and are heavier at 25lbs. The seller is a heck of a nice guy...he didn't know he was getting replicas at first and offered to give me a refund. If it weren't for the 25lbs I would have bought them. Here's the e-mail from him explaining the wheels:
<I got the shipment today and with it another surprise. The wheels are manufactured by the original company although they have changed the paint process. Wheels are finished in the new BMW mono chrome. There are some similar coverage issues. The mono chrome covers the face completely but the windows do come off as being more charcoal. I was told this is done to make the spokes look longer? I ran the wheel by some of the shops I wholesale to and I was told I was being a little too ****. I am a absolute perfectionist when it comes to my cars. Another change that has been made is the center cap now has stainless bolts to hold the cap on (I think this is an improvement). I have attached some pictures for you of the wheel and the windows so you can make your own decisions. Thanks for your patience.>
Even though they weren't what I wanted, bkspencer is a hell of a stand-up guy and I wouldn't hesitate to buy from him if you like the RS4 replicas.
They are RS4-style REPLICA wheels and have a couple of subtle changes and are heavier at 25lbs. The seller is a heck of a nice guy...he didn't know he was getting replicas at first and offered to give me a refund. If it weren't for the 25lbs I would have bought them. Here's the e-mail from him explaining the wheels:
<I got the shipment today and with it another surprise. The wheels are manufactured by the original company although they have changed the paint process. Wheels are finished in the new BMW mono chrome. There are some similar coverage issues. The mono chrome covers the face completely but the windows do come off as being more charcoal. I was told this is done to make the spokes look longer? I ran the wheel by some of the shops I wholesale to and I was told I was being a little too ****. I am a absolute perfectionist when it comes to my cars. Another change that has been made is the center cap now has stainless bolts to hold the cap on (I think this is an improvement). I have attached some pictures for you of the wheel and the windows so you can make your own decisions. Thanks for your patience.>
Even though they weren't what I wanted, bkspencer is a hell of a stand-up guy and I wouldn't hesitate to buy from him if you like the RS4 replicas.
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03-14-2002, 06:53 PM
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thats not bad looking.. altho the center section is too busy..
I dunno wtf that is around the center piece. Fake bolts or someting? The OEM style is much nicer looking.
I'd rather have a heavier RS4 replica than actual RS4 or quattro sport 01.5 wheels, given how soft they are.
I'd rather have a heavier RS4 replica than actual RS4 or quattro sport 01.5 wheels, given how soft they are.