ugh... need to replace 19 wheel

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Mar 22, 2013 | 08:58 PM

fwa7

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ugh... need to replace 19 wheel

long story short... metal plate on the infamous 495/LIE kicked up as i was behind an 18 wheeler and i bashed into it, blowing out my rear tire and the wheel is toast.

quick online search for oem rims gives me plenty of refurb oem rims but none that sells new oems. any advice on where i can buy new oem rims other than sdealer? would you buy refurb rims and which company do you recommend?

thanks for any and all advice.

Mar 22, 2013 | 09:01 PM

fwa7

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i have the 19" 10-spoke design wheels with 255/40 all-season tires if that info is needed.

thanks.

Mar 23, 2013 | 06:38 AM

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Ebay is your friend. Usual caution applies. But, i've had good luck purchasing OEM Audi wheels there.

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Mar 23, 2013 | 09:02 AM

Rick Pardo

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A refurb wheel is fine as long as its from the remanufacturer. There's one in Pennsylvania I used to use. Blew out many a tire/wheel on the BQE/Deegan/etc etc. Always kept 3 sets of wheels - summer mount w/tires; winter setup and a full set of extra wheels just in case.

Now I just invest in a wheel/tire package at time of sale and hope I NEVER use it here in sunny SoFlo.