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Anybody have this wheel on an A3?

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Old 03-29-2006, 08:07 AM
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Default Anybody have this wheel on an A3?

<center><img src="http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v366/BobV/th_Wheel.jpg"></center><p>The eBay discount vendor claims this wheel will fit on the A3 but I'm skeptical. It's 18x8 with an ET38 offset. Seems there might be inner rubbing issues. Hartmann Wheels says their 18x8 ET42 wheel is ideal.
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Default My main concern with ebay knock-off wheels is that if and when they bend, can you get another?

Most folks buy a 5th wheel and use it as a spare.

Can't tell you about 38 offset, but my Hartmanns fit perfectly with no rubbing.
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I see that Hartmann uses a pic of your car!
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Yes they did. Bill asked and I said yes.
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