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  1. Re: help...how much does it cost to ship 4 15" rims with tires.....more
  2. Buy up three other donut spares and sell the set to a Ford Festiva owner!
  3. True about rolling diameter, but the wheels/tires will react differently...
  4. I have Borbet Type Cs...
  5. what's the weight of the two wheels... is there a diff.?
  6. FYI Borbet data:Re: I have Borbet Type Cs...
  7. Buy local, mount local : i agree with post below (more)
  8. BBS RX, RC, & Hamann Monoblock
  9. BBS RX, RC, & Hamann Monoblock
  10. In the registry....
  11. Here's one of the Type S..
  12. Sorry, lets try that again..
  13. Full size Spares, etc.
  14. Full size Spares, etc.
  15. P2...why do you think he got a Quattro? :-)
  16. I just had 4 15" steels shipped from Texas to Reno, NV for $80(more)
  17. Same with me.
  18. You are correct, sir...
  19. Are S4 Avus-Design 6-spoke wheels definitely going to be near impossible to acquire/purchase?
  20. Are S4 Avus-Design 6-spoke wheels definitely going to be near impossible to acquire/purchase?
  21. Re: Will it fit in the trunk?
  22. nothelle (sp?) makes a 6 spoke in 17" kind of like the S4 wheels.
  23. Re: Goodyear Eagle F1 Steel
  24. Re: Are S4 Avus-Design 6-spoke wheels definitely going to be near impossible to acquire/purchase?
  25. Yes
  26. Can't - they only have 3 lugs...or is that the Metro? :-)
  27. Doesn't matter...just use duct tape. :-)
  28. Actually, those wheels are the TT wheels, which are different than the S4's.
  29. 17" R-28's used--$110. ea--2 pcs.
  30. 17" R-28's used--$110. ea--2 pcs.
  31. Two things though..
  32. Anyone interested in OEM 8spoke 15s??
  33. Anyone interested in OEM 8spoke 15s??
  34. Huh????
  35. TSW Trophy pictures. (quick and dirty)
  36. TSW Trophy pictures. (quick and dirty)
  37. Thanks for the pics
  38. Dave - please contact me, I had two hard drives fail back to back.
  39. Dave - please contact me, I had two hard drives fail back to back.
  40. Dave - please contact me, I had two hard drives fail back to back.
  41. Dave - please contact me, I had two hard drives fail back to back.
  42. Dave - please contact me, I had two hard drives fail back to back.
  43. Dave - please contact me, I had two hard drives fail back to back.
  44. Sorry, I didn't realize that by posting on each page, all would actually show up here.
  45. Sorry, I didn't realize that by posting on each page, all would actually show up here.
  46. need 15 inch "z" rated tire...any suggestions?
  47. need 15 inch "z" rated tire...any suggestions?
  48. S4 Avus wheels for sale in the classifieds
  49. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
  50. Thanks.
  51. Answer to question 1
  52. Thanks. Is that the same as the stock 7-spokers? Thx.
  53. Some more answers
  54. Sorry for the bad spelling and grammar.
  55. Potentially bad idea... In crash, tire may fly out?
  56. Replace Immediately
  57. Now you need-
  58. Thanks Amro ...
  59. Why do I think of Dukes of Hazzard when I hear mudflaps ;)
  60. snow tires
  61. snow tires
  62. S8 wheels for A4
  63. S8 wheels for A4
  64. No, please.........no mudflaps
  65. Good idea
  66. It better be! Otherwise they would not fit without redrilling the bolt holes
  67. Re: snow tires
  68. A round ome that holds air would be nice ....
  69. Re: Looking for Audi owners in Manila , Wanna put up a club or something?
  70. Doesn't he need a 65 series tire, such as...
  71. I will be getting AVS Intermediates
  72. Would 215/50/15 work? 205 has more available - is there much diff. between the two?
  73. Do a search on Tire Rack (link)...
  74. Don't recommend that size. Here's what my research revealed :-)
  75. Re: Don't recommend that size. MORE...
  76. Re: snow tires depends, have you checked the archives?
  77. Looking for a link to a supplier of knockoff 2.8 stock wheels
  78. Looking for a link to a supplier of knockoff 2.8 stock wheels
  79. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!-- is that smoke I see
  80. Anybody in San Diego with R28 wheels on their A4? I like to see how they look.
  81. Anybody in San Diego with R28 wheels on their A4? I like to see how they look.
  82. Re: Anybody in San Diego with R28 wheels on their A4? I like to see how they look.
  83. Pirelli has several--I carry!!
  84. Re: Looking for a link to a supplier of knockoff 2.8 stock wheels
  85. snow tires (yet another novella)
  86. Re: Old Man / Free Beef
  87. Please help me decide. Which 17 inch wheel should I purchase; AvanGarde type 'S', MAK 'Energy' or Borbet type'C'?
  88. Please help me decide. Which 17 inch wheel should I purchase; AvanGarde type 'S', MAK 'Energy' or Borbet type'C'?
  89. 215/60/15 gives you...
  90. Anybody know if the 17" TT 6-spokers will fit perfectly on an A4?
  91. Anybody know if the 17" TT 6-spokers will fit perfectly on an A4?
  92. Pirelli
  93. Pirelli
  94. Thanks Gary, But I am hoping to see them on an A4.
  95. A!vantgarde dealer...
  96. Type E! Type E! Did I mention I like the Type E's? -->
  97. Are Moda Wheels Any Good ?
  98. Are Moda Wheels Any Good ?
  99. I like the MAKs; they looke awesome on the silver Greedspeed A4!
  100. Antera, Nothelle now in Wheel Machine
  101. Antera, Nothelle now in Wheel Machine
  102. No. (Bolt circle differs)
  103. Get the A! wheels....!!!! What tires are you getting?
  104. Re: Are Moda Wheels Any Good ?
  105. Re: S8 wheels for A4
  106. Moda is made by BBS; high quality, but affordable.
  107. Avant 1.8T Q - Cloth int.
  108. Avant 1.8T Q - Cloth int.
  109. Re: Avant 1.8T Q - Cloth int.
  110. Re: A!vantgarde dealer...
  111. Great Performance Shop In New York
  112. Great Performance Shop In New York
  113. sorry i already posted this
  114. 2 new Trophy pictures
  115. 2 new Trophy pictures
  116. Looking for A4 16" 5-spoke OEM wheel
  117. Looking for A4 16" 5-spoke OEM wheel
  118. 15", 16", OEM Alloys for sale.
  119. 15", 16", OEM Alloys for sale.
  120. Wanted take-off TIRES
  121. Wanted take-off TIRES
  122. Can anyone confirm that Michelin Arctic Alpins are directional?
  123. Can anyone confirm that Michelin Arctic Alpins are directional?
  124. Anyone seen the A! Avantgarde Type SL wheels in person? . . .
  125. Anyone seen the A! Avantgarde Type SL wheels in person? . . .
  126. Why knockoffs? Real deal often found in classified, good $.
  127. Anyone know who sells MAK Energy wheels? I didn't see them on the TSW site. Thanks.
  128. Anyone know who sells MAK Energy wheels? I didn't see them on the TSW site. Thanks.
  129. I wish I had your problems (and money!)
  130. New Dimensions in Santa Clara, CA.
  131. I'm not in San Diego, but...
  132. Did you try Gary@Ronal? I don't know if he'll sell individuals, but it may be worth asking
  133. Re: Anybody in San Diego with R28 wheels on their A4? I like to see how they look.
  134. Re: YES-Michelin Arctic Alpins are directional ! (n/t)
  135. Thanks Neil
  136. If I get new rims and tires...but overall diameter is unchanged, will I need an alingnment...I don't think so..but I want to know for sure
  137. If I get new rims and tires...but overall diameter is unchanged, will I need an alingnment...I don't think so..but I want to know for sure
  138. I would kill to make my A4 look like that...where'd I put my gun :)
  139. I swap wheels on/off without alignment quite often
  140. 18" vs. 17" <---what looks better...looking for your opinions**
  141. 18" vs. 17" <---what looks better...looking for your opinions**
  142. Re: Anyone seen the A! Avantgarde Type SL wheels in person? . . .
  143. Loved my 17" M1's
  144. Jay needs those mud flaps for his off track escapades :-)
  145. 18" is great for look and feel in any area where the roads aren't horrible
  146. Do you have a pic of your A4 w/ the MRS wheels?
  147. Thanx that's what I thought too...but just wanted to be sure...why pay for an alingment now when...
  148. Re: Anyone know who sells MAK Energy wheels? I didn't see them on the TSW site. Thanks.
  149. Thanks for your post. I will go with the MAKs.
  150. Wheel swapping...
  151. I saw an A6 here in Dallas with FOUR bent 17's!!!
  152. Re: Ship them ground
  153. Yoko Nexus, good rain tires?
  154. Yoko Nexus, good rain tires?
  155. Ahh I see, I had a sneaking suspision that....
  156. OK, I need info ,lost in the archieves.
  157. OK, I need info ,lost in the archieves.
  158. The bottom line...
  159. 40K/2 Yrs on Moda Sport with 40/45 series rubber on Australian Roads - read dirtroads and lotsa potholes.. no problems..NT
  160. Where in the West Coast? The roads aren't too great here in SF.
  161. You've got the 8000E and 8000 mixed up...
  162. For winter -keep your OE wheels (or better, get 15" wheels) and put snows on 'em
  163. For info, he sold me a single 16" 7-spoke Sport wheel
  164. Oregon Snow Tire Requirements
  165. Oregon Snow Tire Requirements
  166. Ronal center caps
  167. Ronal center caps
  168. Re: snow tires: Blizzak 2s work great here in Alaska (long)
  169. Oregon Snow Tire Requirements (more)
  170. Re: For winter -keep your OE wheels (or better, get 15" wheels) and put snows on 'em
  171. snow tires, wheels
  172. Anyone purchased rims/tires from SuperBuyTires before? Experiences?
  173. Anyone purchased rims/tires from SuperBuyTires before? Experiences?
  174. Re: Looking for A4 16" 5-spoke OEM wheel
  175. Re: Looking for A4 16" 5-spoke OEM wheel
  176. Borbet Type C vs. A!Avantgarde S Series
  177. Borbet Type C vs. A!Avantgarde S Series
  178. Tried mine yesterday in rain on highway, 110mph and stable
  179. 17" look better and you should check out last..
  180. Moving to Seattle...huge improvement in roads from Boston
  181. Picture
  182. Let me try again..
  183. Sorry...another try
  184. 7 spoke sport wheels with 225/50's vs. new 17" rims with 225/45's
  185. 7 spoke sport wheels with 225/50's vs. new 17" rims with 225/45's
  186. Pirelli 210 Directionales are very good. The one set of Blizzaks I had sucked.
  187. Re: Borbet Type C vs. A!Avantgarde S Series
  188. I have 225/50's on my stock 7-spokes.
  189. From Seattle: No on 18" unless you have the $$ to occasionally replace bent wheels.
  190. Ice compounds vs. haka's (Les Schwab) long.
  191. So you were the guy I saw sideways coming down from Bachelor!?
  192. Re: Yoko Nexus, good rain tires?
  193. I agree w/ GaryJ, 18s will be a big headache.
  194. Where can I get S8 wheels in the U.S.
  195. Where can I get S8 wheels in the U.S.
  196. Per my conversation with TSW, MAK wheels for an A4 are three to four months away.
  197. Appearance isn't everything...
  198. What touch-up paint is best for 5-spoke OEM wheels?
  199. What touch-up paint is best for 5-spoke OEM wheels?
  200. A8 5 spokes
  201. A8 5 spokes
  202. 225's for 16" and 17"--a bit long!
  203. They'll bolt up fine, but offset is the question. Tried it with bare wheel, but would like to know if you try how it works out.
  204. Jason: Doesn't the AvantGarde (in 17) weigh 24 lb? That's 2 lb. more than the Borbet.
  205. Any pics, Jason? I'm highly considering the Design "S"!
  206. When I weighed mine...
  207. Soon, hopefully...after the next SoCal A4 meeting on 2/20 (EVERYBODY GO!!) :))
  208. I don't know how they compare to Boston, but they aren't very good here. Lots of potholes and speedbumps! :-(
  209. Oops! "here" = Seattle, incase you couldn't figure it out! :-)
  210. Thanks, I'm looking forward to seeing them. What color is your A4?
  211. I replaced stock SP8000E (205/55) with SP8000 225/50 and am not happy - getting 17" in spring w/ 225/45R17
  212. Re: A8 5 spokes
  213. Why unhappy with the 225/50 arrangement?
  214. Re: 225's for 16" and 17"--a bit long! (you lost me with this part)
  215. Search for "Steve S." and "Krylon", that will find the paint code # for you.
  216. Re: You mention tire pressure being VERY imp., what pressure recommendation on the 17"?
  217. 225/50/16 tires were stock back in '96, no? If so, were the 5-spokers the same width and offset back then, too?
  218. Re: 225's for 16" and 17"--a bit long!(Thanks Gary, more ?)
  219. I love my Michelin Arctic Alpins in 205/55/16s . They're good in snow and dry.
  220. I love my Michelin Arctic Alpins in 205/55/16s . They're good in snow and dry.
  221. 18" all the way!!!
  222. It's in FQA, in Wheels section. (http://www.a4.org/faq/faqs/faq72.shtml)
  223. Oops, a typo. FAQ in Wheels section.
  224. lost and found
  225. Re: For winter -keep your OE wheels (or better, get 15" wheels) and put snows on 'em
  226. Here you go...
  227. Broken link...here's the pic...
  228. Standard 2.8 rims on sports package
  229. Standard 2.8 rims on sports package
  230. Re: A8 5 spokes fit A4, A6 and others
  231. Re: Tire Pressure
  232. BMW 328i 17" sport wheels on an A4?
  233. BMW 328i 17" sport wheels on an A4?
  234. BMW puts 225/50R16 on 16" x 7" wheels
  235. Ditto. Very, very pleased with my Arctic Alpins.
  236. Re: Standard 2.8 rims on sports package
  237. WOW!!! Gary, that's gorgeous. Now I wish that I had really pushed for trading out w/ the dealer when my Avant came in!
  238. Additional comments
  239. Do you have any? If so, how much? Also, what's the width?
  240. Ever notice how cool the sport wheels look when they're rotating? They've got that "deep dish" look.
  241. OZ Mito on A4
  242. OZ Mito on A4
  243. Re: 18" vs. 17" <---Depends on the style, in my long opinion..
  244. NEXUS vs SP9000
  245. NEXUS vs SP9000
  246. Not right now...sorry
  247. Hamman Monoblock II's
  248. Hamman Monoblock II's
  249. $ to mount and balance
  250. $ to mount and balance