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Old 01-02-2008, 01:49 AM
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Default aftermarket wheels?

any suggestions for the a5/s5...
Old 01-02-2008, 05:53 AM
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Default Go with something light. Check out tirerack to see different wheels on your car

It will give you a good idea of what looks good to your eyes.

Wheels are very subjective, so what looks good to one may not look good at all to another.
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Default BBS...

The best quality for the price (imho).

Are you looking for a specific design etc.?
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Default Really? I always considered them expensive for mainly 1 piece cast wheels.

And their 2-3 piece wheels, the LM for example, are comparable in price if not more than custom forged multipiece wheels. This wasn't the case a few years ago and this really shouldn't be now either as LMs are assembly line built and still only offered in fixed widths and offsets.

I know they make good quality wheels, but you definitely pay a lot for them.
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I have a set of 19" RS-GTs for sale with tires if anyone is interested...
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Default when compared to an hre,fikse,kinesis...

Which are all expensive custom wheels(for the most part) I'd say the cost of the BBS is worth it, for the quality you get. just my 2cents
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Go forged. I am a fan of BBS and Volk forged wheels. What is your budget?
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Default DPE, DPE, DPE

I love the DPE's that Quattring originally had on his car (DPE LS5) and I am planning to get the same. they are custom so they will be a bit more in cost than off the shelf, but it is all about what you want and what you can afford.

There are many great options out there. I also love the OEM RS 4 wheels and think they would look great on the S5.
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Those LS5s are my favorite of all time. Great choice!
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Default HRE P40's in stock!!!!!!!!

<center><img src="http://www.gmgracing.com/images/s5white_side.jpg"></center><p>We have HRE P40's 20x9 in stock for S5's.<ul><li><a href="http://http;//www.gmgracing.com">http://http;//www.gmgracing.com</a</li></ul>
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