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Old Dec 16, 2003 | 04:28 AM
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Hey guys,

might sound like a silly question but im looking to buy a set of wheels. i've found a seller and i wanted to know if there is a way for me to destinguish between genuine audi wheels vs replicas..

any suggestions would be appreciated thnx
 
Old Dec 17, 2003 | 06:41 PM
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Usually the stamp somewhere on the wheel. Centercaps mean nothing, since you can add them whenever. Also wheel weight - weigh the wheels - replica's tend to be heavier - not in all cases, but they are rarely the same weight as the real deal.
 
Old Jan 3, 2004 | 12:50 AM
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Im looking at selling my genuine98 A4 quattro turbo16 inch rims that are currently on myAudi they are in perfect nick... and so are the tyres</P>


How much could i sell em for does anyone know?</P>


I actually rang Audi and they told me that they are worth $1000 per rim! (thats in Australian dollars)</P>
 
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