Wheels question
01-23-2018, 05:43 AM
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Wheels question
I like the first wheel better than the second one. Is there a name for them and is the first one 19" and the second 18"? Any feedback is appreciated. Thanks.
01-23-2018, 08:55 AM
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To each his own for what you want. The second one is actually the lightest OE D3 wheel made. Forged. The first wheel is just another cheap cast one construction wise. On used wheel ads, I just look at pics. Diameter, width, offset and hub center size are the specifics for any not already known as D3 specific. Basically what is in the pic is 5 arm or 5 spoke wheel for your average ad; was a later D3 wheel choice IIRC. Audi name for it would be in old brochures if no one recalls. Not a "fat 5" though--that is the slang term used for the polished beefy 5 spoke wheels, last seen on D2's.
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01-23-2018, 09:12 AM
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To each his own for what you want. The second one is actually the lightest OE D3 wheel made. Forged. The first wheel is just another cheap cast one construction wise. On used wheel ads, I just look at pics. Diameter, width, offset and hub center size are the specifics for any not already known as D3 specific. Basically what is in the pic is 5 arm or 5 spoke wheel for your average ad; was a later D3 wheel choice IIRC. Audi name for it would be in old brochures if no one recalls. Not a "fat 5" though--that is the slang term used for the polished beefy 5 spoke wheels, last seen on D2's.
01-25-2018, 12:44 PM
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The second pic are the 19” turbine wheels - nice wheel. I just took those off my car. I had them blasted with intent of refinishing them because I had intended to keep. I’ve decided to let them go realizing my project list is too long. I’ve started the process of refinishing the first one - the other 3 are just blasted and back in the boxes. If you have interest let me know and I’ll send some pics. They all are in excellent shape.
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