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  1. Appearance isn't everything...
  2. Per my conversation with TSW, MAK wheels for an A4 are three to four months away.
  3. Where can I get S8 wheels in the U.S.
  4. Where can I get S8 wheels in the U.S.
  5. I agree w/ GaryJ, 18s will be a big headache.
  6. Re: Yoko Nexus, good rain tires?
  7. So you were the guy I saw sideways coming down from Bachelor!?
  8. Ice compounds vs. haka's (Les Schwab) long.
  9. From Seattle: No on 18" unless you have the $$ to occasionally replace bent wheels.
  10. I have 225/50's on my stock 7-spokes.
  11. Re: Borbet Type C vs. A!Avantgarde S Series
  12. Pirelli 210 Directionales are very good. The one set of Blizzaks I had sucked.
  13. 7 spoke sport wheels with 225/50's vs. new 17" rims with 225/45's
  14. 7 spoke sport wheels with 225/50's vs. new 17" rims with 225/45's
  15. Sorry...another try
  16. Let me try again..
  17. Picture
  18. Moving to Seattle...huge improvement in roads from Boston
  19. 17" look better and you should check out last..
  20. Tried mine yesterday in rain on highway, 110mph and stable
  21. Borbet Type C vs. A!Avantgarde S Series
  22. Borbet Type C vs. A!Avantgarde S Series
  23. Re: Looking for A4 16" 5-spoke OEM wheel
  24. Re: Looking for A4 16" 5-spoke OEM wheel
  25. Anyone purchased rims/tires from SuperBuyTires before? Experiences?
  26. Anyone purchased rims/tires from SuperBuyTires before? Experiences?
  27. snow tires, wheels
  28. Re: For winter -keep your OE wheels (or better, get 15" wheels) and put snows on 'em
  29. Oregon Snow Tire Requirements (more)
  30. Re: snow tires: Blizzak 2s work great here in Alaska (long)
  31. Ronal center caps
  32. Ronal center caps
  33. Oregon Snow Tire Requirements
  34. Oregon Snow Tire Requirements
  35. For info, he sold me a single 16" 7-spoke Sport wheel
  36. For winter -keep your OE wheels (or better, get 15" wheels) and put snows on 'em
  37. You've got the 8000E and 8000 mixed up...
  38. Where in the West Coast? The roads aren't too great here in SF.
  39. 40K/2 Yrs on Moda Sport with 40/45 series rubber on Australian Roads - read dirtroads and lotsa potholes.. no problems..NT
  40. The bottom line...
  41. OK, I need info ,lost in the archieves.
  42. OK, I need info ,lost in the archieves.
  43. Ahh I see, I had a sneaking suspision that....
  44. Yoko Nexus, good rain tires?
  45. Yoko Nexus, good rain tires?
  46. Re: Ship them ground
  47. I saw an A6 here in Dallas with FOUR bent 17's!!!
  48. Wheel swapping...
  49. Thanks for your post. I will go with the MAKs.
  50. Re: Anyone know who sells MAK Energy wheels? I didn't see them on the TSW site. Thanks.
  51. Thanx that's what I thought too...but just wanted to be sure...why pay for an alingment now when...
  52. Do you have a pic of your A4 w/ the MRS wheels?
  53. 18" is great for look and feel in any area where the roads aren't horrible
  54. Jay needs those mud flaps for his off track escapades :-)
  55. Loved my 17" M1's
  56. Re: Anyone seen the A! Avantgarde Type SL wheels in person? . . .
  57. 18" vs. 17" <---what looks better...looking for your opinions**
  58. 18" vs. 17" <---what looks better...looking for your opinions**
  59. I swap wheels on/off without alignment quite often
  60. I would kill to make my A4 look like that...where'd I put my gun :)
  61. 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
  62. 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
  63. Thanks Neil
  64. Re: YES-Michelin Arctic Alpins are directional ! (n/t)
  65. Re: Anybody in San Diego with R28 wheels on their A4? I like to see how they look.
  66. Did you try Gary@Ronal? I don't know if he'll sell individuals, but it may be worth asking
  67. I'm not in San Diego, but...
  68. New Dimensions in Santa Clara, CA.
  69. I wish I had your problems (and money!)
  70. Anyone know who sells MAK Energy wheels? I didn't see them on the TSW site. Thanks.
  71. Anyone know who sells MAK Energy wheels? I didn't see them on the TSW site. Thanks.
  72. Why knockoffs? Real deal often found in classified, good $.
  73. Anyone seen the A! Avantgarde Type SL wheels in person? . . .
  74. Anyone seen the A! Avantgarde Type SL wheels in person? . . .
  75. Can anyone confirm that Michelin Arctic Alpins are directional?
  76. Can anyone confirm that Michelin Arctic Alpins are directional?
  77. Wanted take-off TIRES
  78. Wanted take-off TIRES
  79. 15", 16", OEM Alloys for sale.
  80. 15", 16", OEM Alloys for sale.
  81. Looking for A4 16" 5-spoke OEM wheel
  82. Looking for A4 16" 5-spoke OEM wheel
  83. 2 new Trophy pictures
  84. 2 new Trophy pictures
  85. sorry i already posted this
  86. Great Performance Shop In New York
  87. Great Performance Shop In New York
  88. Re: A!vantgarde dealer...
  89. Re: Avant 1.8T Q - Cloth int.
  90. Avant 1.8T Q - Cloth int.
  91. Avant 1.8T Q - Cloth int.
  92. Moda is made by BBS; high quality, but affordable.
  93. Re: S8 wheels for A4
  94. Re: Are Moda Wheels Any Good ?
  95. Get the A! wheels....!!!! What tires are you getting?
  96. No. (Bolt circle differs)
  97. Antera, Nothelle now in Wheel Machine
  98. Antera, Nothelle now in Wheel Machine
  99. I like the MAKs; they looke awesome on the silver Greedspeed A4!
  100. Are Moda Wheels Any Good ?
  101. Are Moda Wheels Any Good ?
  102. Type E! Type E! Did I mention I like the Type E's? -->
  103. A!vantgarde dealer...
  104. Thanks Gary, But I am hoping to see them on an A4.
  105. Pirelli
  106. Pirelli
  107. Anybody know if the 17" TT 6-spokers will fit perfectly on an A4?
  108. Anybody know if the 17" TT 6-spokers will fit perfectly on an A4?
  109. 215/60/15 gives you...
  110. Please help me decide. Which 17 inch wheel should I purchase; AvanGarde type 'S', MAK 'Energy' or Borbet type'C'?
  111. Please help me decide. Which 17 inch wheel should I purchase; AvanGarde type 'S', MAK 'Energy' or Borbet type'C'?
  112. Re: Old Man / Free Beef
  113. snow tires (yet another novella)
  114. Re: Looking for a link to a supplier of knockoff 2.8 stock wheels
  115. Pirelli has several--I carry!!
  116. Re: Anybody in San Diego with R28 wheels on their A4? I like to see how they look.
  117. Anybody in San Diego with R28 wheels on their A4? I like to see how they look.
  118. Anybody in San Diego with R28 wheels on their A4? I like to see how they look.
  119. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!-- is that smoke I see
  120. Looking for a link to a supplier of knockoff 2.8 stock wheels
  121. Looking for a link to a supplier of knockoff 2.8 stock wheels
  122. Re: snow tires depends, have you checked the archives?
  123. Re: Don't recommend that size. MORE...
  124. Don't recommend that size. Here's what my research revealed :-)
  125. Do a search on Tire Rack (link)...
  126. Would 215/50/15 work? 205 has more available - is there much diff. between the two?
  127. I will be getting AVS Intermediates
  128. Doesn't he need a 65 series tire, such as...
  129. Re: Looking for Audi owners in Manila , Wanna put up a club or something?
  130. A round ome that holds air would be nice ....
  131. Re: snow tires
  132. It better be! Otherwise they would not fit without redrilling the bolt holes
  133. Good idea
  134. No, please.........no mudflaps
  135. S8 wheels for A4
  136. S8 wheels for A4
  137. snow tires
  138. snow tires
  139. Why do I think of Dukes of Hazzard when I hear mudflaps ;)
  140. Thanks Amro ...
  141. Now you need-
  142. Replace Immediately
  143. Potentially bad idea... In crash, tire may fly out?
  144. Sorry for the bad spelling and grammar.
  145. Some more answers
  146. Thanks. Is that the same as the stock 7-spokers? Thx.
  147. Answer to question 1
  148. Thanks.
  149. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
  150. S4 Avus wheels for sale in the classifieds
  151. need 15 inch "z" rated tire...any suggestions?
  152. need 15 inch "z" rated tire...any suggestions?
  153. Sorry, I didn't realize that by posting on each page, all would actually show up here.
  154. Sorry, I didn't realize that by posting on each page, all would actually show up here.
  155. Dave - please contact me, I had two hard drives fail back to back.
  156. Dave - please contact me, I had two hard drives fail back to back.
  157. Dave - please contact me, I had two hard drives fail back to back.
  158. Dave - please contact me, I had two hard drives fail back to back.
  159. Dave - please contact me, I had two hard drives fail back to back.
  160. Dave - please contact me, I had two hard drives fail back to back.
  161. Thanks for the pics
  162. TSW Trophy pictures. (quick and dirty)
  163. TSW Trophy pictures. (quick and dirty)
  164. Huh????
  165. Anyone interested in OEM 8spoke 15s??
  166. Anyone interested in OEM 8spoke 15s??
  167. Two things though..
  168. 17" R-28's used--$110. ea--2 pcs.
  169. 17" R-28's used--$110. ea--2 pcs.
  170. Actually, those wheels are the TT wheels, which are different than the S4's.
  171. Doesn't matter...just use duct tape. :-)
  172. Can't - they only have 3 lugs...or is that the Metro? :-)
  173. Yes
  174. Re: Are S4 Avus-Design 6-spoke wheels definitely going to be near impossible to acquire/purchase?
  175. Re: Goodyear Eagle F1 Steel
  176. nothelle (sp?) makes a 6 spoke in 17" kind of like the S4 wheels.
  177. Re: Will it fit in the trunk?
  178. Are S4 Avus-Design 6-spoke wheels definitely going to be near impossible to acquire/purchase?
  179. Are S4 Avus-Design 6-spoke wheels definitely going to be near impossible to acquire/purchase?
  180. You are correct, sir...
  181. Same with me.
  182. I just had 4 15" steels shipped from Texas to Reno, NV for $80(more)
  183. P2...why do you think he got a Quattro? :-)
  184. Full size Spares, etc.
  185. Full size Spares, etc.
  186. Sorry, lets try that again..
  187. Here's one of the Type S..
  188. In the registry....
  189. BBS RX, RC, & Hamann Monoblock
  190. BBS RX, RC, & Hamann Monoblock
  191. Buy local, mount local : i agree with post below (more)
  192. FYI Borbet data:Re: I have Borbet Type Cs...
  193. what's the weight of the two wheels... is there a diff.?
  194. I have Borbet Type Cs...
  195. True about rolling diameter, but the wheels/tires will react differently...
  196. Buy up three other donut spares and sell the set to a Ford Festiva owner!
  197. Re: help...how much does it cost to ship 4 15" rims with tires.....more
  198. Re: Is it better to order your tires/rims from the magazine ads and then get them mounted/balanced at your local tire place?nt
  199. help...how much does it cost to ship 4 15" rims with tires.....more
  200. help...how much does it cost to ship 4 15" rims with tires.....more
  201. Love mine
  202. Great! Thanks.
  203. Thanks, I've seen that pic before...
  204. Good point, I have noticed that they are quite similar.
  205. Interesting...an A4 in the Motherland...did they pave the roads yet?
  206. Become an official sponsor by giving it to the All-Doughnut-Spare-tire Auto-X Series :-)
  207. towns are insured for this sort of thing
  208. Tire mounting
  209. Tire mounting
  210. I don`t know much about wheels, canI use these wheels for everyday driving? or the wear would be really fast?
  211. Should have pics of the Trophy before the end of the week.
  212. Discount Tire will match magazine ads
  213. Re: Is it better to order your tires/rims from the magazine ads and then get them mounted/balanced at your local tire place?nt
  214. Seriously consider Borbet Type C instead of A! Design S...
  215. Is it better to order your tires/rims from the magazine ads and then get them mounted/balanced at your local tire place?nt
  216. Is it better to order your tires/rims from the magazine ads and then get them mounted/balanced at your local tire place?nt
  217. Spruce up your wheelbarrow! (nt)
  218. Well at least I'm not the only one who's stumped! :-)
  219. Yep...and Projektzwo wheels too
  220. Re: A!vantgarde Design "S" on silver...
  221. Sprinkle a little powdered sugar or cinnamon on it and have it for breakfast?
  222. Measure when cold (whaever is ambient) and put in recomm. pressure
  223. Wheel choices...A!vantgarde Design "S" or TSW Trophy's? (more)
  224. Wheel choices...A!vantgarde Design "S" or TSW Trophy's? (more)
  225. The car looks nice. Is that a Projektzwo bodykit?
  226. Re: Durability of 17" BBS RCs? neilm?
  227. Update: Tire Rack mailing me a new tire at half price and...
  228. I am curious...are there alot of A4s in Manila?
  229. Measuring tire pressure in the cold ...
  230. Measuring tire pressure in the cold ...
  231. It's sitting in the garage with the summer and track wheels/tires
  232. Alignment Battle! Steering wheel pulls!
  233. Alignment Battle! Steering wheel pulls!
  234. Re: 18x8.5 BBS RC with 225/40
  235. Check out this link....
  236. Re: Spare tire
  237. But 245's can start to rub, esp when lowered...NT
  238. Pix of Alan's car (before and after)...
  239. It was a token sacrifice to the god of spare tires ;-)
  240. But the handle is the "hanger" ...
  241. If you upgraded to a full size spare...
  242. If you upgraded to a full size spare...
  243. Looking for Audi owners in Manila , Wanna put up a club or something?
  244. Looking for Audi owners in Manila , Wanna put up a club or something?
  245. Spare tire
  246. Spare tire
  247. Spare tire
  248. Spare tire
  249. Spare tire
  250. Spare tire