Mild steering wheel vibration at 35-50mph
05-26-2017, 03:12 PM
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I switched the right front bent lip wheel in X pattern with rear and the vibration somewhat changed from front right to rear left. I did the other pair in X pattern and vibration added considerably to both left side front and rear. One of the wheel had a visual bent(out of round) on inner side. I can't believe the alignment and wheel shop didn't point this out, i spent there $150 for nothing.
So the cause vibration is confirmed - 2 or more bent wheels.
Thanks everyone!
So the cause vibration is confirmed - 2 or more bent wheels.
Thanks everyone!
05-26-2017, 04:54 PM
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I switched the right front bent lip wheel in X pattern with rear and the vibration somewhat changed from front right to rear left. I did the other pair in X pattern and vibration added considerably to both left side front and rear. One of the wheel had a visual bent(out of round) on inner side. I can't believe the alignment and wheel shop didn't point this out, i spent there $150 for nothing.
So the cause vibration is confirmed - 2 or more bent wheels.
Thanks everyone!
So the cause vibration is confirmed - 2 or more bent wheels.
Thanks everyone!
There's a 5x112 wheel group on facebook where I bought 19" S5 wheels. paid $500 delivered for the set. They had a very small amount of rash / scratches. But I don't do car shows, so I really didn't care. I'll probably repaint them when I do my daughters wheels this summer.
05-26-2017, 06:02 PM
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Fortunately their 5x112. Lots of wheel available for cheap in that size.
There's a 5x112 wheel group on facebook where I bought 19" S5 wheels. paid $500 delivered for the set. They had a very small amount of rash / scratches. But I don't do car shows, so I really didn't care. I'll probably repaint them when I do my daughters wheels this summer.
There's a 5x112 wheel group on facebook where I bought 19" S5 wheels. paid $500 delivered for the set. They had a very small amount of rash / scratches. But I don't do car shows, so I really didn't care. I'll probably repaint them when I do my daughters wheels this summer.
20x10.5 ET30 5x112
275/35/20
Stock is
19x8.5 ET45
255/40/19
05-26-2017, 07:40 PM
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Bet you're glad that you didn't change those control arms.
Here's a set of A6 19" wheels -
Would anyone ve interested in my stock 19's
Here's a set of A6 19" wheels -
Would anyone ve interested in my stock 19's
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05-26-2017, 11:07 PM
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Bet you're glad that you didn't change those control arms.
Here's a set of A6 19" wheels -
Would anyone ve interested in my stock 19's
Here's a set of A6 19" wheels -
Would anyone ve interested in my stock 19's
05-27-2017, 02:42 AM
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That's a sweet deal! Isn't the offset on S5 slightly different than A6, how does it ride? I'd rather stick with the 19" as well because of good balance of comfort and looks. Not many choices of wheels on ebay and local craigslist for oem. Found a $1000 deal for Vossen and 3k miles Michelin super sport that were on a RS5 , but the offset and size worries me.
20x10.5 ET30 5x112
275/35/20
Stock is
19x8.5 ET45
255/40/19
20x10.5 ET30 5x112
275/35/20
Stock is
19x8.5 ET45
255/40/19
The S5 wheels are 19 x 8.5 et 32 which moves them out 12mm. They are not quite as flushed out as your picture. These are the wheels I have - not my actual wheels, just a random picture
So far I have run Nokia Hakkapelitta R2 at 245-40-19 and the stock Goodyears at 255-40-19. Neither has rubbed. The Nokians had a bit wider footprint than the Goodyears despite the theoretically narrower section width.
05-27-2017, 01:23 PM
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Thanks for the offer but i decided to stick with oem ET45 offset. A few years ago on my clk320 I had to run through 3 sets of wheels/tires before i found stock amg ones that made the ride perfect. When i sell the car in a few years a lot of buyers appreciate the stock also.
05-27-2017, 03:36 PM
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Thanks for the offer but i decided to stick with oem ET45 offset. A few years ago on my clk320 I had to run through 3 sets of wheels/tires before i found stock amg ones that made the ride perfect. When i sell the car in a few years a lot of buyers appreciate the stock also.
05-27-2017, 03:45 PM
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Oh, i see.
I found the C7 S6 19" wheels to be great for my liking, but it's not so easy to find them.
Recent $500+ shipping deal gone...
I found the C7 S6 19" wheels to be great for my liking, but it's not so easy to find them.
Recent $500+ shipping deal gone...
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05-27-2017, 09:02 PM
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What do you guys think about the wheels below? This are RS7 Replicas that have exactly the same specs as my 19's. 8.5 et45 5x112
The seller wrote:
"Yes these rims are replica from Audi but they are identical with OEM Audi wheels.
The brand of the rims from Stuttgart wheels and the quality are JWL and VIA certified.
We do have 1 year warranty of the finish on the rims, if there’s any pealing you always can bring back to us and we will change the new rim.
The material of the rims are cast aluminum, same like oem."
The seller wrote:
"Yes these rims are replica from Audi but they are identical with OEM Audi wheels.
The brand of the rims from Stuttgart wheels and the quality are JWL and VIA certified.
We do have 1 year warranty of the finish on the rims, if there’s any pealing you always can bring back to us and we will change the new rim.
The material of the rims are cast aluminum, same like oem."