Refinishing Avus Wheels
06-13-2002, 09:44 AM
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Refinishing Avus Wheels
I recently swapped some tires around and the installer scratched a wheel. They've offered to send it out for refinishing. I've never seen the results of this process. Anyone have any experience here?
06-13-2002, 10:04 AM
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You can do a wheel exchange with Wheel Collision Center for $225. I'd go that route.
Seems like a pretty reputable outfit.<ul><li><a href="http://www.wheelcollision.com/a/audi4.htm">S4 wheel prices</a></li></ul>
06-13-2002, 10:16 AM
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That doesn't seem like a good deal...
You could have a damaged Avus wheel refinished for $100-$150 or you could pay them $225 for a refinished wheel and give them yours to sell to the next sucker. If it was $150-$175 plus the wheel exchange, maybe it would be worth it.
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06-13-2002, 04:38 PM
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I don't believe $225 is refinished. They sell new for $250 without a trade, so....
I think their just giving you $25 credit for your old damaged wheel and giving you a new one. You could probably get a refinished wheel for even less with a trade.
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06-13-2002, 06:04 PM
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I'm pretty sure that the $250 ones are refinished.
If the wheels retail new from Audi for $489 each, I don't see how they could be selling them for $250 and not losing money.
In fact the site indicates that they are "as new" (their quotes) refurbished wheels.
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In fact the site indicates that they are "as new" (their quotes) refurbished wheels.
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