center caps on R-28s

11-04-1998, 09:04 AM

Does anyone know if the center caps from the OEM 5-spokes fit the R-28s? If they don't, are there any 4-ring center caps that do?

Thanks,
---John Pal...
'97 1.8TQAS w/lovley, new R-28s

11-04-1998, 09:59 AM

Check out the link below for pictures. These are the center caps from the 7-spoke wheels and IMHO they look great. I have the R-28's and have ordered the center caps from Clair. I will put them on when I take those wheels off for the winter. You have to take the wheels off in order to swap...

R-28's with Audi center caps

11-04-1998, 11:15 AM

You've already taken the Ronal ones off before getting your wheels put on the car! Have been driving around without center caps for about 5 days now. Should get them tomorrow, then I can just pop them right on! so far, been driving around feeling I'm on stolen rims or something. patience....

11-04-1998, 12:06 PM

In photographs the R 28 wheel appears similar to the OEM 7 spoke wheel, what are the differences aside from size ie 17" vs. 16"?

Jan

11-04-1998, 12:28 PM

11-04-1998, 12:51 PM

Width is 8.5" and offset is 34, I believe (Steve S. or Jason Teller can confirm).

CraigB

11-04-1998, 02:21 PM

Looks-wise, the Ronals are also noticeably different in direct A-B comparisons. The stock 7 spokers are flat-faced, the R-28's are dished very effectively so that each spoke has a noticeable convex bow to it. The rim itself is also smoother and much more rounded. They are much easier to clean than the stock 7 spokers.

The stock wheels are very good looking, and this opinion is from one of the minority who prefer the 7 spoke wheels to the 5 spokes. But the R-28's are absolutely stunning. Pictures do not do them justice.

Andy

11-04-1998, 04:41 PM

...and I only have the 16". I may relegate my Borbet Type Cs to winter duty and keep the R-28s on next summer. 8^)

CraigB

11-04-1998, 04:43 PM

11-04-1998, 07:37 PM

11-04-1998, 09:59 AM	#2
Jason Teller Guest Garage is empty, add now Posts: n/a	Off 7-spoke, yes you can buy them Check out the link below for pictures. These are the center caps from the 7-spoke wheels and IMHO they look great. I have the R-28's and have ordered the center caps from Clair. I will put them on when I take those wheels off for the winter. You have to take the wheels off in order to swap... R-28's with Audi center caps

11-04-1998, 11:15 AM	#3
Jee Guest Garage is empty, add now Posts: n/a	Unless of course... You've already taken the Ronal ones off before getting your wheels put on the car! Have been driving around without center caps for about 5 days now. Should get them tomorrow, then I can just pop them right on! so far, been driving around feeling I'm on stolen rims or something. patience....

11-04-1998, 12:06 PM	#4
Jan Guest Garage is empty, add now Posts: n/a	Re: Off 7-spoke, yes you can buy them In photographs the R 28 wheel appears similar to the OEM 7 spoke wheel, what are the differences aside from size ie 17" vs. 16"? Jan

11-04-1998, 12:28 PM	#5
John Pal... Guest Garage is empty, add now Posts: n/a	Very cool...what'd they cost?

11-04-1998, 12:51 PM	#6
CraigB Guest Garage is empty, add now Posts: n/a	Re: Other differences... Width is 8.5" and offset is 34, I believe (Steve S. or Jason Teller can confirm). CraigB

Welcome to AudiWorld!
		Welcome to AudiWorld.com. You are currently viewing our forum as a guest, which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our community, at no cost, you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. Registration is free, fast and simple, join AudiWorld.com today!

11-04-1998, 02:21 PM	#7
AndyD Guest Garage is empty, add now Posts: n/a	additional other differences... Looks-wise, the Ronals are also noticeably different in direct A-B comparisons. The stock 7 spokers are flat-faced, the R-28's are dished very effectively so that each spoke has a noticeable convex bow to it. The rim itself is also smoother and much more rounded. They are much easier to clean than the stock 7 spokers. The stock wheels are very good looking, and this opinion is from one of the minority who prefer the 7 spoke wheels to the 5 spokes. But the R-28's are absolutely stunning. Pictures do not do them justice. Andy

11-04-1998, 04:41 PM	#8
CraigB Guest Garage is empty, add now Posts: n/a	I agree on the stunning part... ...and I only have the 16". I may relegate my Borbet Type Cs to winter duty and keep the R-28s on next summer. 8^) CraigB

11-04-1998, 04:43 PM	#9
CraigB Guest Garage is empty, add now Posts: n/a	7-spoke caps from Clair are $20 each.

11-04-1998, 07:37 PM	#10
Steve S Guest Garage is empty, add now Posts: n/a	Those be the numbers.....Craig got it correct.

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

11-04-1998, 07:37 PM
AudiWorld Audi R8 Paid Advertisement