RS4 replicas: ET 30 vs ET 35?
01-12-2003, 11:55 AM
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RS4 replicas: ET 30 vs ET 35?
I have a set of Mille Miglia Action Sports that I'm gonna get rid of since they bend and crack way too easily. I've been asking around about the RS4 type replicas, and I've narrowed it down to the FM replicas by theWheelExchange or the replicas from Achtuning. The FM's run on ET30 offsets, but the Achtuning run on ET35 - Does the 5mm in offset really make a difference? Also, I have a set of ET35 from my Mille's wheels, won't they work with the FM's? Also, has anybody had any experience with either bending or cracking??
Many TIA for your time...
Many TIA for your time...
01-12-2003, 12:14 PM
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I just put Achtuning RS4 reps on yesterday.
The ET35s w/ 225/40/18 S03s really look nice in the wheel well. I imagine with the weight of these wheels, they will be super sturdy.
Paint finish was well done, they balanced true easily, and they look very nice. I will post some pics once I receive my centercaps (backordered).
Good luck, I faced the same choice you did and I chose Josh and Achtuning without ever really considering the wheel exchange. Would you rather buy from an Audi tuner whose reputation is well deserved, and who delivers quality goods to fellow Audiworld members? Or, would you rather buy from someone else? The choice is yours.
Good luck.
Paint finish was well done, they balanced true easily, and they look very nice. I will post some pics once I receive my centercaps (backordered).
Good luck, I faced the same choice you did and I chose Josh and Achtuning without ever really considering the wheel exchange. Would you rather buy from an Audi tuner whose reputation is well deserved, and who delivers quality goods to fellow Audiworld members? Or, would you rather buy from someone else? The choice is yours.
Good luck.
01-12-2003, 01:04 PM
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Makes sense...
Obviously I have a choice to make. One question, did you order the package deal from Achtuning w/the caps? You said they are backordered, so I'm curious to know whether the wheels came with caps or w/o caps?
Thanks for the info...
Thanks for the info...
01-12-2003, 01:06 PM
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Do you have the wheels in stock?
When I called the other day and spoke with Ben, he said the wheels themselves were on backorder. Are both the wheels and caps on backorder? I so, do you think they'll come in this week?
01-12-2003, 01:48 PM
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Re: Do you have the wheels in stock?
Wheels are sold out for the next week or so. I have another container full of these wheels showing up any time (hopefully in the next week or two). Caps are on backorder as well but those will be here on Thursday! We are now taking names down for orders on the RS4 Replicas. Let me know if we can help you!
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01-12-2003, 04:11 PM
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Ordered with the caps. They were just a couple days later than the wheels...
I didn't mind getting the wheels early and waiting on the caps as it gave me a chance to get them mounted, waxed, etc.
The caps will be here this week so no biggie!
The caps will be here this week so no biggie!
01-12-2003, 04:13 PM
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I think just the opposite. My car is lowered via Eibachs and it "appears" to have a bigger gap now
than before. This is due to the more shallow sidewall with is a visual illusion. I actually like the look better now though, in terms of ride height, as before it looked as though my 17s were "stuffed" up in the wells. Now I see a little gap.
01-12-2003, 04:15 PM
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Re: Do you have the wheels in stock?
I called the other day and left my name and number with Ben. Email me if you don't have my info under my name, W. Sandler. Is it possible to order the wheels minus the caps? (price difference?)
Thanks again for the help!
Thanks again for the help!