Are these the same?
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Are these the same?
I'm trying to figure out why one would be so much less than the other. The look the same to me, so why would I but them anywhere but aaarims?
<img src="http://achtuning.com/images/rs4replicawheels/images/2002_a6_03.jpg">
<img src="http://aaarims.com/wheels/audi-rs4.JPG">
<img src="http://achtuning.com/images/rs4replicawheels/images/2002_a6_03.jpg">
<img src="http://aaarims.com/wheels/audi-rs4.JPG">
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Actually, the two you have pictured are not.
The AAA rim is technically an ALMS TT replica (note the bevel around the spokes...goes ALL the way around). Still looks good, and 99.9% of the people won't even notice a difference. Also there may be a difference in offset.
The wheels in my sig are from WheelExchange, and the only tangible difference between them and Achtuning's is offset (Ach=ET35, WE=ET30). $995 vs. $830, respectively, if you include OEM caps in both. Good luck
Andy
The wheels in my sig are from WheelExchange, and the only tangible difference between them and Achtuning's is offset (Ach=ET35, WE=ET30). $995 vs. $830, respectively, if you include OEM caps in both. Good luck
Andy
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why is that? I would like to order them soon and don't want to skimp on a 100 bucks if it's worth
it to spend and get a better wheel. I just cannot tell the difference between the pictures of all the rs4 reps, so I am having a hard time making a decisions.
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i have just heard really good things about their customer service
and the quality of their stuff. if there isn't any difference, i would probably go with a different company as well. its not like wheels go bad, unless you bend them. but try to find out any differences between the two. andy's look really good.
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Differences in the replicas..
...if you want details, search the archives. ;-) I've posted a few good summaries over the past few months on all the differences (that I'm aware of) between the replicas. AAArims wasn't in my comparison, as I wasn't aware they were available there. Ultimately, after much much much research I went with the WheelExchange replicas and have been very pleased. Good luck
Andy
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Well of course. ;-)
Unless you live next door to them too! Shipping from them (NC) to me (TN) via FedEx ground was $48 for all 4 wheels. Ordered late Friday afternoon and they shipped out that day as well....very pleased. BTW, weight is 28lbs per wheel, if you're interested. They might like to tell you 25-26lbs--they're wrong ;-) Good luck
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