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Old 06-09-2002, 01:41 PM
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Default 17" rims....what do i need to do?
do i need to do anything special to my 00 Q 5sp if i want to add some sweet 17" wheels to it? i have the sport suspension. thanks
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bolt them on.
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Put tires on them
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jack up the car.
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ya beat me to it :-(
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i get the point! so i guess nothing special needs to be done to the car.
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Default No, just make sure the wheel you want is available for a Quattro (AWD) vehicle...
and try to get light wheels if possible, you will notice how much heavy rims will slow down your car.
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fyi, my car has sport susp, and came with 17's
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Thanks Sameer...
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didn't realize those were an option. then again, mine was used..oops: pre-owned.
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