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Old 07-09-2000, 09:33 PM
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Default 17s vs. 18s - please help!

I've been agonizing over this for weeks; 17" rims or 18" rims.
Live in NJ/NYC area so roads aren't all that friendly; Probably be lowering with Eurosports.
Looking at the AEZ Bimo's right now, anybody have pics in 17"s? Seen plenty of 18"s - and it does look fantastic.
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Default I used to live in NYC metropolitan area... I vote a big fat NO on 18"...

...if you drive around the city, on the NJ turnpike, jersey city, and all those damn bridges, tunnels, and associated on and off ramps, you're asking for trouble with 18's. With 17's, you're still not safe from bent rims but a lot safer than 18's, just be careful. NYC and NJ are full of hidden surprises.<p><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/AudiWorldPics/2000/larryvsig2.jpg">
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OK - 1 vote against
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Default I went with the ATP Flash. Looks almost just like the Bimo's.

<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/audiworldpics/2000/cmhamd3.jpg"></center><p>Here is a picture but it is a little blurry. Will have more by monday or tuesday. The ATP has a much nicer polished lip and the bolts around the edge a evenly spaced. Try the link for a picture of the flash at the tirerack.<ul><li><a href="http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/frames/atp_flash.html">http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/frames/atp_flash.html</a</li></ul>
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Default If you're in NYC don't go for the 18s

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Default They are 17x8 with 225/45 RE730's. Paid around $1600 w/shipping.

And I think one of the Audi center caps might fit.
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Default cmh, how you like the RE730's.... I love mine. great tire - what a bargain!

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Default Very Nice! AEZ Bimo's group buy going on...

Thats why I'm going for them... 30% off the listed prices on the web.

Thats why 18's are also soooo tempting...
Any pictures of the whole car with 17's?
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Default What? Group buy? when? where? how much for 17"s????

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Default I know what you mean... 18" Bimos are very nice... steve s. posted this on the wheel forum.

Bad ***! and I guess it clears the S4's front calipers.
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