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  1. Can you explain me.....
  2. Does anyone have the Bugatti wheel by BBS on their A4 or know where I can get these?
  3. I've searced the archives. Anyone with a new pic of an A4 with Borbet type 'C' in 17 inches.
  4. Weight of Rims...any site that collects this info?
  5. Offset and wheel width
  6. Need tire advice for best wet & dry handling 245/45/17 tire w/ great ride quality
  7. Flat Tire Scenario
  8. Picture of Silver A4 with BBS GT-II rims
  9. S**HTTTTTT I just bent of my R-28's
  10. I think I've found the rims I want....pic enclosed
  11. OEM and Ronal Wheel/tire specials:
  12. Audi 5 spoke 16's on A4Avant 1.8T ?
  13. Which do you think looks better; R-28's or Borbet Type T for Lt.Silver 1.8t? And do you know if someone has same kind of deal like Ronal as far as trade-in for tire/rim pkg?
  14. Can rims affect ride comfort on a lowered car? How?
  15. Wanted-- New OEM Sport Wheel and Tire set
  16. Re : BBS Rims from Hong Kong Questions...
  17. what wheel cleaner should I use to clean 5 spoke 16" rims...I need something very STRONG
  18. Anyone know where I could get these wheels...Gary@Ronal any ideas???
  19. 225/16ZR50: noticeable drop in MPG
  20. Anyone have Borbet type TD?
  21. Tecnomagnesio 5 spoke wheels (pic) Anyone know where I can get a set of these..
  22. Purchaced a set of Blizzak MZ02 and Dunlop M2 Winter sports, comparison follows (very long)
  23. 16" OEM SEVEN SPOKES 4 sale. Drop me a line if interested.
  24. Anyone here have BBS LM wheels or seen them.. What are your impression.. eom
  25. test
  26. Gary: Have you sold any 215/50/17 tires on 17 inch wheels for an A4? Wouldn't this be a good fit for those of us that need more sidewall? (really bad roads in my area)
  27. Somebody wanted to see 17" R-28's on silver A4's before the crash. (pic)
  28. 16" Ronal R-28's, and Ronal quality and service. Very impressed! (more)
  29. WANTED: SP8000E Used, around 8K?
  30. Anyone know if Tecnomagnesio makes other style wheels other than the 6 spoke? eom
  31. Great pictures! Are the wheels 17X7 or 17X8? What is the offset?(nt)
  32. Does anyone have pics of Momo Racer wheels on an A4?
  33. Does anyone have pics of Momo Racer wheels on an A4?
  34. AMS had them available a while back...
  35. Where can I get ABT magnesium wheels? eom
  36. Where can I get ABT magnesium wheels? eom
  37. How much for a set of O.Z Magnesio?? eom
  38. BTW, yes, they're 18".
  39. Well, here's what I know...
  40. I agree, they would be reasonable for street use
  41. Call Import Expert too..
  42. Technomagnesios ARE street wheels....
  43. Road and Track
  44. Does Tecnomagnesio make street wheels?
  45. Does Tecnomagnesio make street wheels?
  46. Rob P. What kinds of Tires on your A4?
  47. Rob P. What kinds of Tires on your A4?
  48. Rest Easy, the Imola IIs do come in 5 bolt pattern for the A4!!
  49. That's wonderful! Glad you like'em.
  50. Yeah, we want pics!!
  51. Postert Imolla II
  52. Re: Not MAK Energy's
  53. Oops, didn't read posts above. These wheels are Imola II .by Postert.
  54. If they're Racing Dynamics, they won't fit...
  55. Re: NEXUS vs SP9000
  56. Silver A4 with Borbet Type E's
  57. Not MAK Energy's
  58. Cameron,... question re: (<40psi)
  59. Sumitomo tires
  60. Bob B. My Zender Monza wheels and perilli tires are on. They look just like yours:) lol. But on an avant. It made the car beautiful!
  61. Bob B. My Zender Monza wheels and perilli tires are on. They look just like yours:) lol. But on an avant. It made the car beautiful!
  62. His A4 is silver, like EVERY OTHER A4 on this planet =) hehehehe
  63. Re: Need advice on 17" wheels
  64. MAK Energy
  65. Anyone know these...
  66. Re: Just got some TSW Trophies
  67. WOW!!!! Awesome. PIC enclosed.
  68. ALUM. Techno's??? Kinda defeats the purpose/appeal of one of the neatest wheels on the planet.
  69. Try www.postert.de and check out your PK and brand new Imolla II wheel really hot!
  70. Re: NEXUS vs SP9000
  71. BMW 17" wheels
  72. Just got some TSW Trophies
  73. Email me.
  74. Re: BBS RX
  75. You gotta be kidding...get wheels mounted and balanced at Wal-Mart?
  76. Does anyone in Chicagoland have the AvantGarde design 'S' wheels in 17X8 ?
  77. Does anyone in Chicagoland have the AvantGarde design 'S' wheels in 17X8 ?
  78. What about Tecnomagnesio?
  79. Watch out. The R-28 is 8.5" wide. You might have the opposite problem. Too wide of a rim
  80. BBS RX
  81. BBS RX
  82. RDS 5 spoke
  83. RDS 5 spoke
  84. That is a great look! So that's with the 9mm spacers I presume?
  85. MAK Energy or Avantgarde S
  86. Re: Need advice on 17" wheels
  87. Re: Need advice on 17" wheels
  88. Re: Need advice on 17" wheels
  89. The Nexus is on sale now at the Tire Rack
  90. Need advice on 17" wheels
  91. Need advice on 17" wheels
  92. Avantgarde 2 piece wheels are made by BBS.....1 piece made by someone else.
  93. Hamman Monoblock II's
  94. I have these tires, Cris
  95. Sumitomo HTRZ II tires... Opinions? (link)
  96. Sumitomo HTRZ II tires... Opinions? (link)
  97. Does anyone have chrome wheels?? more...
  98. Does anyone have chrome wheels?? more...
  99. Re: making a value judgement..
  100. makes sense--thanks.
  101. making a value judgement..
  102. (nt) also $10-11 at Wal-Mart
  103. 16" 5 spoke wheels for sale
  104. 16" 5 spoke wheels for sale
  105. The only way to get them would be from someone who has an S8
  106. The only way to get them would be from someone who has an S8
  107. Talk to Michael Wilhelmi...
  108. I called CEC because I'm also interested, they said 24lb.
  109. Anyone know weight of A! AvantGarde Design S wheels in 17x8??
  110. Anyone know weight of A! AvantGarde Design S wheels in 17x8??
  111. Re: NEXUS vs SP9000
  112. Ya get your free beef?
  113. 10$/wheel
  114. I got my mounting/balancing done at Les Schwab
  115. Sorry for long delay in responding, answer...
  116. $ to mount and balance
  117. $ to mount and balance
  118. Hamman Monoblock II's
  119. Hamman Monoblock II's
  120. Not right now...sorry
  121. NEXUS vs SP9000
  122. NEXUS vs SP9000
  123. Re: 18" vs. 17" <---Depends on the style, in my long opinion..
  124. OZ Mito on A4
  125. OZ Mito on A4
  126. Ever notice how cool the sport wheels look when they're rotating? They've got that "deep dish" look.
  127. Do you have any? If so, how much? Also, what's the width?
  128. Additional comments
  129. WOW!!! Gary, that's gorgeous. Now I wish that I had really pushed for trading out w/ the dealer when my Avant came in!
  130. Re: Standard 2.8 rims on sports package
  131. Ditto. Very, very pleased with my Arctic Alpins.
  132. BMW puts 225/50R16 on 16" x 7" wheels
  133. BMW 328i 17" sport wheels on an A4?
  134. BMW 328i 17" sport wheels on an A4?
  135. Re: Tire Pressure
  136. Re: A8 5 spokes fit A4, A6 and others
  137. Standard 2.8 rims on sports package
  138. Standard 2.8 rims on sports package
  139. Broken link...here's the pic...
  140. Here you go...
  141. Re: For winter -keep your OE wheels (or better, get 15" wheels) and put snows on 'em
  142. lost and found
  143. Oops, a typo. FAQ in Wheels section.
  144. It's in FQA, in Wheels section. (http://www.a4.org/faq/faqs/faq72.shtml)
  145. 18" all the way!!!
  146. I love my Michelin Arctic Alpins in 205/55/16s . They're good in snow and dry.
  147. I love my Michelin Arctic Alpins in 205/55/16s . They're good in snow and dry.
  148. Re: 225's for 16" and 17"--a bit long!(Thanks Gary, more ?)
  149. 225/50/16 tires were stock back in '96, no? If so, were the 5-spokers the same width and offset back then, too?
  150. Re: You mention tire pressure being VERY imp., what pressure recommendation on the 17"?
  151. Search for "Steve S." and "Krylon", that will find the paint code # for you.
  152. Re: 225's for 16" and 17"--a bit long! (you lost me with this part)
  153. Why unhappy with the 225/50 arrangement?
  154. Re: A8 5 spokes
  155. I replaced stock SP8000E (205/55) with SP8000 225/50 and am not happy - getting 17" in spring w/ 225/45R17
  156. Thanks, I'm looking forward to seeing them. What color is your A4?
  157. Oops! "here" = Seattle, incase you couldn't figure it out! :-)
  158. I don't know how they compare to Boston, but they aren't very good here. Lots of potholes and speedbumps! :-(
  159. Soon, hopefully...after the next SoCal A4 meeting on 2/20 (EVERYBODY GO!!) :))
  160. When I weighed mine...
  161. Any pics, Jason? I'm highly considering the Design "S"!
  162. Jason: Doesn't the AvantGarde (in 17) weigh 24 lb? That's 2 lb. more than the Borbet.
  163. They'll bolt up fine, but offset is the question. Tried it with bare wheel, but would like to know if you try how it works out.
  164. 225's for 16" and 17"--a bit long!
  165. A8 5 spokes
  166. A8 5 spokes
  167. What touch-up paint is best for 5-spoke OEM wheels?
  168. What touch-up paint is best for 5-spoke OEM wheels?
  169. Appearance isn't everything...
  170. Per my conversation with TSW, MAK wheels for an A4 are three to four months away.
  171. Where can I get S8 wheels in the U.S.
  172. Where can I get S8 wheels in the U.S.
  173. I agree w/ GaryJ, 18s will be a big headache.
  174. Re: Yoko Nexus, good rain tires?
  175. So you were the guy I saw sideways coming down from Bachelor!?
  176. Ice compounds vs. haka's (Les Schwab) long.
  177. From Seattle: No on 18" unless you have the $$ to occasionally replace bent wheels.
  178. I have 225/50's on my stock 7-spokes.
  179. Re: Borbet Type C vs. A!Avantgarde S Series
  180. Pirelli 210 Directionales are very good. The one set of Blizzaks I had sucked.
  181. 7 spoke sport wheels with 225/50's vs. new 17" rims with 225/45's
  182. 7 spoke sport wheels with 225/50's vs. new 17" rims with 225/45's
  183. Sorry...another try
  184. Let me try again..
  185. Picture
  186. Moving to Seattle...huge improvement in roads from Boston
  187. 17" look better and you should check out last..
  188. Tried mine yesterday in rain on highway, 110mph and stable
  189. Borbet Type C vs. A!Avantgarde S Series
  190. Borbet Type C vs. A!Avantgarde S Series
  191. Re: Looking for A4 16" 5-spoke OEM wheel
  192. Re: Looking for A4 16" 5-spoke OEM wheel
  193. Anyone purchased rims/tires from SuperBuyTires before? Experiences?
  194. Anyone purchased rims/tires from SuperBuyTires before? Experiences?
  195. snow tires, wheels
  196. Re: For winter -keep your OE wheels (or better, get 15" wheels) and put snows on 'em
  197. Oregon Snow Tire Requirements (more)
  198. Re: snow tires: Blizzak 2s work great here in Alaska (long)
  199. Ronal center caps
  200. Ronal center caps
  201. Oregon Snow Tire Requirements
  202. Oregon Snow Tire Requirements
  203. For info, he sold me a single 16" 7-spoke Sport wheel
  204. For winter -keep your OE wheels (or better, get 15" wheels) and put snows on 'em
  205. You've got the 8000E and 8000 mixed up...
  206. Where in the West Coast? The roads aren't too great here in SF.
  207. 40K/2 Yrs on Moda Sport with 40/45 series rubber on Australian Roads - read dirtroads and lotsa potholes.. no problems..NT
  208. The bottom line...
  209. OK, I need info ,lost in the archieves.
  210. OK, I need info ,lost in the archieves.
  211. Ahh I see, I had a sneaking suspision that....
  212. Yoko Nexus, good rain tires?
  213. Yoko Nexus, good rain tires?
  214. Re: Ship them ground
  215. I saw an A6 here in Dallas with FOUR bent 17's!!!
  216. Wheel swapping...
  217. Thanks for your post. I will go with the MAKs.
  218. Re: Anyone know who sells MAK Energy wheels? I didn't see them on the TSW site. Thanks.
  219. Thanx that's what I thought too...but just wanted to be sure...why pay for an alingment now when...
  220. Do you have a pic of your A4 w/ the MRS wheels?
  221. 18" is great for look and feel in any area where the roads aren't horrible
  222. Jay needs those mud flaps for his off track escapades :-)
  223. Loved my 17" M1's
  224. Re: Anyone seen the A! Avantgarde Type SL wheels in person? . . .
  225. 18" vs. 17" <---what looks better...looking for your opinions**
  226. 18" vs. 17" <---what looks better...looking for your opinions**
  227. I swap wheels on/off without alignment quite often
  228. I would kill to make my A4 look like that...where'd I put my gun :)
  229. If I get new rims and tires...but overall diameter is unchanged, will I need an alingnment...I don't think so..but I want to know for sure
  230. If I get new rims and tires...but overall diameter is unchanged, will I need an alingnment...I don't think so..but I want to know for sure
  231. Thanks Neil
  232. Re: YES-Michelin Arctic Alpins are directional ! (n/t)
  233. Re: Anybody in San Diego with R28 wheels on their A4? I like to see how they look.
  234. Did you try Gary@Ronal? I don't know if he'll sell individuals, but it may be worth asking
  235. I'm not in San Diego, but...
  236. New Dimensions in Santa Clara, CA.
  237. I wish I had your problems (and money!)
  238. Anyone know who sells MAK Energy wheels? I didn't see them on the TSW site. Thanks.
  239. Anyone know who sells MAK Energy wheels? I didn't see them on the TSW site. Thanks.
  240. Why knockoffs? Real deal often found in classified, good $.
  241. Anyone seen the A! Avantgarde Type SL wheels in person? . . .
  242. Anyone seen the A! Avantgarde Type SL wheels in person? . . .
  243. Can anyone confirm that Michelin Arctic Alpins are directional?
  244. Can anyone confirm that Michelin Arctic Alpins are directional?
  245. Wanted take-off TIRES
  246. Wanted take-off TIRES
  247. 15", 16", OEM Alloys for sale.
  248. 15", 16", OEM Alloys for sale.
  249. Looking for A4 16" 5-spoke OEM wheel
  250. Looking for A4 16" 5-spoke OEM wheel