buying new wheels
 

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
http://images.andale.com/f2/129/121/..._Wheel_011.jpg

RE: buying new wheels
 

better do what mom says

RE: buying new wheels
 

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

RE: buying new wheels
 

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.

RE: buying new wheels
 

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

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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

RE: buying new wheels
 

are those the rims in the picture you are looking at ?

RE: buying new wheels
 

yup