d_ziring

Ordered my 2013 S5, due in October, but can't stand the peelers. The dealer has told me it will cost $500 a wheel to get the 2008-2012 5 spoke 19 inch S5 wheels. I assume this is in addition to the $800 19 inch wheel option. Hartmann reps run about $285. Anyone have suggestions on a cost effective swap?

JGA5Cab

check ebay for some takeoffs if there's a factory design you like better. I noticed that the factory rims are more solid and there will no doubt about the fit.

I bought aftermarket look-alikes and they took lots of weight to balance, were a third of the weight (quality?) and the offset wasn't right despite their efforts to say they were the right ones for my car.

lmariorod

Have to agree with the ebay takeoffs. I don't yet have my S5, but its coming this month. Already have my VIN.
I'm looking for some take-offs to place some all season tires on because the 19" peelers I'm getting come with summer performance tires and I'll need to switch in the winter. Look at these:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/AUDI-S5-RIMS...17%26rk%3D1%26

dmbcrew36

I'm looking for the 19" 5-arm rotor wheels that came with the Titanium package.

Longwolf (Christian)

Not a fan of the 19" peelers either. Ordered mine with the standard 18" and will consider upgrading to the 5-arm titanium rim, or the 19" RS4 rims. I am staying AWAY from any Chinese replicas, but I do believe there are several quality companies that make replicas domestically (was it AWE?).

d_ziring

What about Hartmann? I owned a set of their RS4 19 inch replicas years ago and really liked them.

Longwolf (Christian)

I really like those 19" RS4 Reps, but the 5 arm titanium rims would be easier to clean.

Fithian

My S5, which I will pick up on the 24th will have the 18" stock peelers. I will use those until November, then remove the tires and put on Hakka 7's. In the spring I will buy the Hartman titanium 19" and put on Michelin Pilot Sport 3's. Anyone want some 245-40-18 Pirellis(?) with 2k on them? Make me an offer. Hopefully near Eastern PA.

cynicaL

just to clarify, the "peelers" are 19's and they are an option. referred to as the "19" 5-segment-spoke wheels" for an additional $800.00.
the stock rims are 18" and referred to as 18" 5-parallel-spoke-S-design wheels.

i too am getting the stock 18's.. but i'm going to use those wheels for my winter set. wish i could get still the stock 5-arm rotor wheels like the canadians do.

bilbo47

Agreed. I've owned both rims, and WOW.. cleaning my 5-arm rotors is so much easier