RE: 18" rims
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RE: 18" rims - 3/4/2008 10:50:04 AM
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formulagigi
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what's your stock size in 17's? if it is 235/45/17 as I suspect, was the size on mine, then go with 235/40/18, not 245 unless you are certain that tire with your set up won't rub.
With Et42, you may need a spacer. hard to say..... I thhink PPGoal has them on his A6.. check him out and ask him questions
A 8mm spacer would put the wheel right at the edge pof the fender i am guessing and look better b/c at ET42 your wheels will sit way in the fender and does not look as good. Also make sure the rims will clear your front brakes.
Personally I would go with Hartmann to ensure better quality
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RE: 18" rims - 3/4/2008 1:10:27 PM
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ppgoal
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formulagigi is right about the tire sizes. I run 235/40 ZR18 on my 2003 2.7T. A 245/40 18 will have a slightly taller sidewall and therefore a larger diameter. It can throw your speedo off slightly and it may rub. But if the tire company is willing to take them back if they don't fit, go for it. Also, wider tires are heavier (think slower acceleration) and worse in snow (because they will "float" a little more). But they do look tougher.
The Velocities are indeed made in China. I've worked for two automotive suppliers and they, plus most of their competitors, are moving manufacturing to China, western Europe, and other cheap labor countries or countries where emissions and safety regulations don't exist. I wouldn't be surprised if some of the more expensive, European made rims mentioned above are made in western Europe (or made in China) and then repackaged in Italy. Hell, Bosch has manufacturing in China.
Bottom line, the Velocities look good. They were packed well and were perfect on the outside. One had a paint imperfection in the inside of one rim where you can't see it. Price them all and look at them all online, then make your decision. Caveat emptor.
PS - IMHO, black would look terrible. Stick with hypersilver or a gunmetal.
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Premium Package-Cold Weather Package-Bose
GIAC-Bailey DVs-Samco TBB
AWE Stage 2 Clutch+Lightweight Flywheel
235/45 R17 Pirelli P6 All-season; OEMs
235/40 ZR18 ContiExtremeContact;
Velocity RS4 Replica Rims
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