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Old 08-06-2007, 02:35 AM
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anyone know the weight, offset and bolt pattern of the 17" 2007 A3's stock rims??
planning to get the 17" Audi B7 RS4 Reps rims.......is anyone know the weight of this rims?? Is it heavier than the stock A3 rims??
Also, is 5x114.3 bolt pattern rims gonna fit on the A3??
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Old 08-06-2007, 08:48 AM
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A3 bolt pattern is 5x112 only. I believe the original wheel offset is ET 56. The lowest to go without rubbing if you lower your ride is typically ET 45. I don't know the weights.
 
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Old 08-06-2007, 10:04 AM
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Stock wheels are about 28 lbs - I think that the Hartmann RS4 reps are about 4 lbs lighter.
 
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Old 08-06-2007, 07:49 PM
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Old 08-06-2007, 08:43 PM
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I thought the smallest size for the RS4 reps were usually 18". You found 17's???

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Old 08-09-2007, 02:50 AM
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I thought the smallest size for the RS4 reps were usually 18". You found 17's???

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yep, i found 17" inch for this rims......but now, i had changed my mind go for 18" rims and i like this: http://5zigenusa.com/english/product...ne/sc3000.html
but this rim's size is 18"x7.5, not sure if this is perfect fit on my car, and i am gonna lower the car at around 1.3 inches......so, am i ok with this set up??
Also, anyone know the weight of this rim?? Is it a heavy rim??
 
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Old 08-09-2007, 10:15 AM
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I'm lovin' the hyper black. That would look so sweet on my car!

Listed on the 18" rims are the +43 offset and the 5-112 pattern which is the wheel you want for the A3. All will work well, but lowering the car does always bring the possibility of rubbing. That will depend on how much it's lowered and the stiffness of the suspension. Tough to say if your proposed set-up will rub or not. At least using the 7.5" rim, you are at the same stock width, and if you get the tires in the appropriate sidewall height to match the OEM overall diameter, then I'd say you wouldn't have any rubbing issues. But, don't hold me accountable for any problems you might encounter. LOL

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BTW, what is the price for all 4 wheels?
 
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Old 08-09-2007, 04:00 PM
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I'm lovin' the hyper black. That would look so sweet on my car!

Listed on the 18" rims are the +43 offset and the 5-112 pattern which is the wheel you want for the A3. All will work well, but lowering the car does always bring the possibility of rubbing. That will depend on how much it's lowered and the stiffness of the suspension. Tough to say if your proposed set-up will rub or not. At least using the 7.5" rim, you are at the same stock width, and if you get the tires in the appropriate sidewall height to match the OEM overall diameter, then I'd say you wouldn't have any rubbing issues. But, don't hold me accountable for any problems you might encounter. LOL

Cheers!

BTW, what is the price for all 4 wheels?
I think the offset has to be +48, right?? Will the +43 offset fit on our A3?? Coze what i know is if we upsize the rim, the offset must be at least +45 or more....correct me if i am wrong.
My car is in white colour, i am thinking of getting the black colour's one.....but the hyper black looks nice too!! Just curious, if u guys have a A3 in white colour, which colour would u guys pick for this rim?? the black one or the hyper black??

BTW, the price for the rims is $CAD1350 for a set.....
 
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Old 08-10-2007, 05:51 PM
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White- I would go with black.
Chef now with his Lava Grey the Hyper black would look sweet excpesialy with the polished lip.
Deffinatly a good loking rim for $1350 for all 4
 
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