newbie2.7T

Will 18" wheels on a 2001 2.7T void my factory warranty?

I'm thinking about purchasing a set of 18x8 ET35 RS4 replica wheels (maybe from achtuning.com or wheel exchange). I noticed clairparts.com and audiusa.com offer 18" wheels for 2.8, 3.0 A6s but not 2.7Ts. Does anyone know why?

Thanks!

carbonLORD

...they will fit. However, replica's are replica's.

Caveat Emptor

Pete RD

their "center-cap" is oem.

Cheers,

rally

when it's common knowledge that the real 18" RS4 wheels are junk. Made weak to absorb the bumps for an aluminum suspension that can't take a severe blow.
If you're running the Audi Celebration wheels you aren't running the true RS4 wheels, you're running a factory knockoff.

And you're paying too much IMO.

<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/14839/goodwood_green_rs4-2.jpg">

carbonLORD

Where you obtained your %10 of information about the OEM Euro spec RS4 wheel. Yeah I know, you read the initial review about the Euro spec RS4 auto's 18" wheel delima and all the problems from the first year design, with the lame excuse Audi made up for a bad metal filament of choice, with that particular auto, with only the Euro RS4 auto's in 18". I know all about it, as do you I imagine so I wont bore you with the details, (you can do a search for that). What I will direct you to is this link, then you can tell me all about what I have, and then I'll tell you a little more about the fake wheels you are rolling on. Start here:

http://collection.audiusa.com/store/accessory.asp?parent%5Fcategory%5Fid=11&amp;catego ry%5FID=49&amp;subcategory%5FID=203&amp;product%5F id=1130

Yes yes, I know they were also part of the Celebration sports package found on the pre 02 A4 (as well as many others, I will explain further down), but read the link, whats that say? Yeah, you CAN read, good.

Now, since I do have what is marketed as a *real* Audi RS4 wheel and I purchased it from an Audi dealership and not eBay, The Wheel Exchange, AchTuning, Discount Wheels (some guy, etc), might I tell you why I decided to pay $2000 for the OEM 17" instead of the fake rolex version in 18" for half the price? Well, thats because I value quality, I also value genuine Audi parts. I dont need to tell you that you have a 30.......excuse me, I mean a 29 lbs wheel, you already knew that. But did you know the real RS4 wheel, in 17" anyway is 10 lbs lighter? Thats right, I have a 19lbs wheel. You also know that acceleration is effected by rotaional weight right? Well, adding 40lbs in rotational weight is a bad idea, especially for my 2.8 engine.

But I wont bore you with that. Moving along, you already know the finish of the wheels are different. Yours look dull, mine, look (((bling))), you already know without modifications, your center caps will not fit, and I already know you have OEM centercaps because the replica caps look like garbage, just like the finish of the fake wheel in your sig, in direct light especially. Last time I checked though knock off wheels such as yours look real good at night

Shall I bore you further with a warranty instance, where I can just go down the street to my dealer, and you have to wonder if you even have any warranty coverage, then you have to worry about which of the 3 factories in China even made your fake wheels and hope the metal has not changed. Oh, but thats right you have the real deal and I'm rolling on "Knock-offs" right? Riiiiiiggght.

So you see my friend, I'm not "Picking" on anything, just stating the facts as I see them. You said I'm running a knock off from an original design which was junk but I think you made a mistake. YOU are riding a knock off that IS junk.

When I say Caveat Emptor, I meant it. It means "Buyer Beware" and anyone who buys a fake anything should be weary.

And just so you know, they are also called the S-Line Wheel in Germany, they were on the ALMS TT, the older A8 SE in 19's, the new A8 as well as AT which makes a version now. Go pick up a copy of Audi Driver and notice that it is an option in 17 or 18 in Europe for all Audi's now.

But like I said, I know what I have, and I know why I purchased them. Do you know what you have? Go hit a big pot hole and find out. Later.

rally

I don't own replica wheels.

The car in the picture is a real RS4 sitting on a dealer lot in Europe.

The wheels on the RS4 share the same overall design as the "Type RS4 Wheels" you're running but the offset and size is different.
I don't care what Audi brands the "Type RS4 Wheel" as, it's not the real RS4 wheel.

The point of my post was to call you out and make you defend your point about replica wheels.
Weight alone is not a reason to "let the buyer beware". You make the potential buyer feel as though they might buy a wheel that is damaged goods or a flawed design. You don't provide any proof of defective replica wheels, you just plant the seed in someone's mind that they might be doing something bad if they buy the replicas.

Quit trashing the replicas unless you can provide proof they are unsafe to drive on the road.

carbonLORD

Its not a matter of being unsafe or not, I cannot provide that data, nor do I have it for my own OEM wheels.

Problems Ive outlined:

Manufacturer (who, where experience)?

Fabrication (metal?) Consistancy.

Weight

Finish (+Center Cap)

Warranty?

Too many variables if something were to go wrong with them.

Plus, call any one of these guys at The Wheel Exchange or AchTuning and listen to them trash one another about the finish of the wheel and fit of the caps. Plus, for the same replica you certainly get a lot of different answeres about the actual weight. I called several places and was told anywhere from 25 to 31 lbs plus Ive seen both side to side, they dont look the same in light.

I can be confident enough that if I do bend mine, I can easily have it taken care of at any local Audi dealership. As for the replica's I'd have to ship them back to whoever and they get them from where? Then hope they send me a replacement that matches the other three.

Confidence is knowing what you purchased. I know what I have and why I have it. Cant say the same for replica's which is why I do not recommend them.

I never said they were unsafe, but with all of the problems we have on our Audi's, make the point that you should know what you have, and I provided all of the actual details I know with regards to either.

(and it must be a lot of brake dust on yer sig which made me think they were "Knock Off's"........as you put it)

Lots a people have the replica's and they seem solid enough, but they are still replicas (fake, knock offs), something I just do not do.

Ive said it before and I'll say it again, I dont wear a fake Rolex and I dont really like fake anything.

If you are happy with the replica's thats great, enjoy them as you should. But for my personal taste, I preffer OEM.

newbie2.7T

Hey guys, do you know if 18" replica wheels will void my factory warranty on a 2001 A6 2.7T?

The clair and Audiusa websites offer 18" wheels for all A6s except 2.7T. Because of this I'm concerned about voiding the warranty. Anyone experience any warranty issues with this?

rally

good on em.

I personnally don't buy replica anything either.
But that doesn't mean the replica wheels are not worth the money spent IMO.

FYI, The RS4 picture is not my sig pic.
It was put there for a reference.

While I've got you captivated...do you sell raw carbon fiber sheets?

carbonLORD

..and I got ya, I realized the RS4 pic was added after my initial response. No worries, we all have our opinios.

For the sake of advertisements here, please email me and I'll forward the info I have on raw CF vendors.

Thanks.