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Old 04-02-2007, 03:49 PM
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19" Hartman RS4 Reps (hypersilver) @ $600
http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/117569/3.t.jpg

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19" Silver BBS CH @ $450
http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/117569/img_2124.t.jpg

Target vehicle -> 04 S4 Avant (Silver)

I really want the BBS RGRs but can't justify $808/each.

If you hate both of these, any other suggestions?
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Although I really like the BBS wheels, the RS4 reps look best on this car.
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Default Re: hartmann doesnt have hypersilver but here is what they do look like on silver...

not sure if this is your look. i tried hartmann but returned because they werent as bright as I expected from looking at their website. I do think the rs4 reps look more aggressive than the bbs. Look at stratmosphere wheels too, they are brighter and have more aggressive specs. Good luck!
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The Harmann RS4's look better and are forged. Forged wheel > Cast wheel.
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Any problems I should know about Velocity/VMR RS4 reps? They are cast, but other than would i be better off with the hartmanns?
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i have the vm rs4 reps and am not very impressed with the casting. The inside of the spokes are not clean and the paint finish is very soft. However they do have great paint color selection. I also found a lot of fish-eyes in the finish and they said " well, you can always get them repainted..." oh well i learned. I am most impressed with the stratmosphere wheels, theyre lighter and have an awesome fit and finish. Hartmanns are also very nice but too dark and too expensive for my taste. If you want forged then go hartmann but i expected forged wheels to be lighter than 22/23lbs. Most other manufacturers have 19 & 20 lb wheels.
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