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Need new rims for my A8

Old 06-06-2017, 02:13 AM
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I'm looking specifically for a replica set of these rims for my 2009 Audi A8.
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Good luck! In my experience replicas are often very easy to bend and in that size will be particularly hard to keep from being damaged.
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Wheelsamerica have a lot of oems ready to be refurbished if you change your mind.
I would never put a replica on this car too unless quality is above oem.
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Beings it is your hard earned $$'s, spend it any way you want. Personally I'd be looking for a wrecking/scrap yard to get OEM.. pc
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I agree with everyone above. Skip the reps and buy second hand or from a place that refurbs OEM.
Check your local craigslist - you can often find good deals.
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Originally Posted by pocketchange
Beings it is your hard earned $$'s, spend it any way you want. Personally I'd be looking for a wrecking/scrap yard to get OEM.. pc
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I kicked around the idea of getting a winter wheel set up. I could pick up set of 17" double spoke A4 rims for $80 a piece including center caps from a local scrap yard, and get them refinished by an Audi dealer, back to an OEM look, for $100 per rim.

A little more expensive then other options, but rims would be true/straight, would look brand new and are genuine Audi rims.

Good luck.
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I am running 17" A6 BBS wheels and they are super tight over the S8 brakes, you might need spacers depending on the wheel design and offset. Wheel weights have to be stuck on inboard of the brake rotor path. 18's look better but oh man they are harsh over the potholes around here.
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