Best price for genuine Audi 17" rim

[Poppy1]

I have 162 SE rims on FSi. Suspension is good as they uprated for the FSi but looks could be better - but traction and steering feel could be better. I was wondering if anyone has experience of buying one or a set of these - must be genuine. Alternatively, i was thinking of going to 195/45 tyres on the SE rims. Any experience out there?

If not too much off topic, anyone with rear discs had problems of rust as they don't get used much unless under anger due to electronic brake pressure control.

2003 FSi SE in Ebony Black Pearlescent; Climate; DIS; Winter Pack; Sports Steering Wheel; Copilot Light and Upgraded bulbs

[smartboost]

195/45R16 tyres are best suited to 6.5" rims. The standard 185/50R16 tyres will work better on the 6" SE rims as the sidewalls are better supported.

[Kaine]

quote:Originally posted by Poppy1

If not too much off topic, anyone with rear discs had problems of rust as they don't get used much unless under anger due to electronic brake pressure control.

This is a common problem on the A2. If you do a search on the forum, you should find many threads about it, and also some owners solutions too.

Kaine

[runboy]

Kaine-you sure? I thought it was rear drums rusting where the problems lay?

As for discs-I take it a good run and brake session doesn't help?

Steve - 2002 1.4SE petrol, Silver, black/black interior, Then an identical replacement 2003 A2. Now a Toyota Corolla 1.6 T-Spirit

[Kaine]

quote:Originally posted by runboy

Kaine-you sure? I thought it was rear drums rusting where the problems lay?

As for discs-I take it a good run and brake session doesn't help?

Steve - 2002 1.4SE petrol, Silver, black/black interior, Then an identical replacement 2003 A2. Now a Toyota Corolla 1.6 T-Spirit


Your right Steve - sorry, not reading it properly - I was replying reference drums not discs.

Kaine

[jon.od]

One new 17" Rim at audi comes to £ 165inc VAT, if you are interested i have one that is slightyly kerbed in my shed i could swap for chump change as it is of no use to me post april.

[bretti_kivi]

hi,

have i read this right? 17" S-Line wheel = £165 inc VAT?????

that's really cheap! i.e. here in germany they're ca £215 each inc VAT.... that's four for the price of three!

Bret

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2002, Petrol 1.4, 17", sports suspension, OpenSky, leather / alcantara in iceblue
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