Wheels bent again
09-20-2005, 10:48 PM
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Wheels bent again
I've been running on these 17" 5-spoke factory A8 wheels for a while. I've spent the past summer in NYC and that totally bent all my wheels. 2 of them has been causing a lot of vibration and I moved them to the back. I just wonder if there are stronger wheels (something cheaper than the Fikse's) that are more durable.
Oh and I'm looking for 2-4 17" factory 5-spoke wheels if you have any sitting in your garage. Anyone?
Oh and I'm looking for 2-4 17" factory 5-spoke wheels if you have any sitting in your garage. Anyone?
09-21-2005, 03:20 AM
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Re: Wheels bent again
I had the same concernt when i started my job in jersey city. I Stuck with the factory 16 inch 5 spoke wheels. They are very durable and i was able to fir a nice size tire on them. I hit some pretty bad roads and have never had a problem. I am running 255/50/16.
Keep your eye out on ebay they usually have stock 17's going on for a decent price.
Keep your eye out on ebay they usually have stock 17's going on for a decent price.
09-21-2005, 04:12 AM
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Wow! The 17" wheels are built like battleships
They are forged. I have a set for winter, but I think I might just get some all seasons on my summer wheels and run them in the winter......
09-21-2005, 09:59 AM
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Re: FWIW, the PO of my 98 had one of the stock 17's replaced
Now I'm suspecting it's my tire --- I run them on 255/40/17 for my A6 4.2, wrapped with ContiExtremeContact. These tires seem to be extremely harsh on rough roads. Now I'm running Goodyear F1 D3 and it's just not as rough a ride on bumpy roads. Oh yea I have to blame all these potholes on First Ave in Manhattan, even in the summer.
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09-21-2005, 10:17 AM
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It's the tire
That's a super low profile tire on the wheel.
A 225/55/17 is correct for the A8, which is about 1.2" larger in diameter versus your 255/40/17.
A 225/55/17 is correct for the A8, which is about 1.2" larger in diameter versus your 255/40/17.
09-21-2005, 12:50 PM
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Wow ... 255/40 belongs on a 19" wheel, not 17".
Obviously the short sidewall makes the wheels vulnerable to pothole damage, but tires with that ultra small overall diameter must look very strange on an A8.<ul><li><a href="http://www.audipages.com/upgrades/tiresizeoptions.html">A8/S8 Tire Options</a></li></ul>
