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Old 11-29-2003, 08:03 AM
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Default Wheel advice (looking forward to summer)

Looking to buy 18" summer wheel/tire setup for silver S4 (B5). Which would you guys choose: The RS4 replica or the SSR GT-1? I've always liked the multispoke RS4 wheel, but would the increased weight of the Achtuning RS4 replica make a difference? Would the stock brake rotors look too small thru the GT-1s?
Luckily, I have about 6 months of Cleveland winter to decide. TIA
Old 11-29-2003, 08:18 AM
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Avus's is the way to go IMO... maybe S8 rims?
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SSR GT's are nice, whether the 1 piece or 3 piece.
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Default that is a good choice--I went with porsche turbo twists in 18 myself

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Default they weigh a TON (which surprised me), and will have negative effects on acceleration, handling and

braking.
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Default what weighs a ton---mine are 1 lb lighter than stock S4's just like the S8 wheels

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Default Bryce had them, and they definitely weighed more than the S4 wheels.

Don't know if your's 17 or 18. His was 18" wheels.

They looked okay, but they weren't light. Not as light as the SSR offerings (even though I spit at SSR patoooh!).
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