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buying new wheels - 11/14/2004 8:49:19 PM    wuzzup   Posts: 10 Joined: 10/6/2004 Status: offline well we have an 01 Melange colored 2.7T with the stock 5spoke 16" wheels, we were looking to upgrade and we were looking at the Audi accessory book and came across some wheels but they were over $700 each, so i told my mom i'd look on ebay for a better deal with a similar design..so anyway the question is what is better to not scarifice the luxury ride and handeling? and what would look better, its either going to be 17" or 18" i assume...there has to be some sidewall since i know my mom isnt that carefull it seems when parking next to curbs..and the car isnt going to be lowered...this is the style she liked the best...if you have pics or suggestions please reply Post #: 1

RE: buying new wheels - 11/16/2004 4:23:55 PM    Jestnomen Posts: 10682 Joined: 11/9/2003 From: Lexington, Ohio Status: offline better do what mom says _____________________________ 2004 VW Touareg 2005.5 Audi A4 1997 Audi A4 (in reply to wuzzup) Post #: 2

RE: buying new wheels - 11/16/2004 4:28:51 PM    clconversion   Posts: 3843 Status: offline Ouch if momz is going to be hitting curbs sell the factory rims and buy a set of steelies with hub caps its not going to be worth it if the rims get all marked up _____________________________ (in reply to Jestnomen) Post #: 3

RE: buying new wheels - 11/16/2004 5:16:31 PM    wuzzup   Posts: 10 Joined: 10/6/2004 Status: offline can anyone tell me the correct offset for a 01 2.7T? they say the brakes are different on the 2.7T compared to the other A6's so that would be helpful, thanks. (in reply to wuzzup) Post #: 4

RE: buying new wheels - 11/16/2004 5:21:43 PM    clconversion   Posts: 3843 Status: offline yes the caliper are latrger than the regular 2.8 calipers, the 4.2's are even bigger the offset for your 2.7 is ET45 _____________________________ (in reply to wuzzup) Post #: 5

RE: buying new wheels - 11/16/2004 5:34:02 PM    wuzzup   Posts: 10 Joined: 10/6/2004 Status: offline oh...the wheels i'm looking at are 18x8.5 and a +44 offset....i was talking to the guy and he says hes 99% sure itd fit but hasnt mounted them on the 2.7T (in reply to clconversion) Post #: 6

RE: buying new wheels - 11/16/2004 6:50:05 PM    clconversion   Posts: 3843 Status: offline are those the rims in the picture you are looking at ? _____________________________ (in reply to wuzzup) Post #: 7

RE: buying new wheels - 11/17/2004 12:10:30 AM    wuzzup   Posts: 10 Joined: 10/6/2004 Status: offline yup (in reply to clconversion) Post #: 8

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