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6th March 2012, 02:41 PM
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Wheel advice
Hi All
My 8 is now due a set of tyres and before I change them I need to sort out my wheels. When I last had them balanced the tyre chap told me the spare and one of the rears was slightly out of shape  . Although you would never know this from driving the car, no vibration from the rear). I assume pothole damage before I bought the car! So question is... can this be repaired or is it scrap? There are a couple of firms stating they can fix this in the web, has anyone had this done?alternatively, I have been watching the auction sites for a second hand one to replace the rear but they only seem to come up for the RS6 which I believe is a different offset. My wheels are the five spoke sport type and in good condition visually anyway! I did consider after market wheels and changing them all but it seems extreme and costly and some of the quality is questionable if you don't part with a lot of cash. So any pointers or firms that might be worth a try to get at least one straightened: in and around the Midlands would be appreciated I can always leave one with them to get this done. On the tyre front I have been offered a cracking deal on some Bridgestones through a contact of a friend. 225/40/19 Potenza S001's anyone had experience of these?? I have previously had the standard fit Dunlop Sports which had been ok but seem to wear quick and I have been warned they have a tendancy to go out of shape (Audi dealer mentioned this at the last service)! Also would like to try a non directional tyre so I can swap them around more to even out the wear  I don't know if the Bridgestone are but need to check this out! Any input appreciated Cheers Glyn Last edited by Glync; 6th March 2012 at 05:21 PM. 
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6th March 2012, 06:06 PM
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Thanks mate
That's what I had decided tbh I have seen some very poor castings and it would worry me to know I had them on the car. Having said that the Audi wheels are so damn expensive to replace. I just need one decent rim to replace mine but they appear to be on the rare side of rocking horse doings for the 8 
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6th March 2012, 08:03 PM
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6th March 2012, 09:35 PM
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225/40/19 is quite a bit out from what you should be running (255/35/19), so your speedo will read wrong and handling will be down a little.
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6th March 2012, 09:53 PM
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(0.3% different according to my tyre/wheel size calculator)
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6th March 2012, 09:56 PM
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Erm... so it would
 Though, still 30mm narrower than it should be, might not make much of a difference normally, but you never know.
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6th March 2012, 10:03 PM
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225's would normally fit on anything from 7" to 8.5". Remember that 225mm is less than 9" so would be very doubtful on 9" rims... 
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6th March 2012, 10:20 PM
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Sorry chaps that was a Typo from me blinking iPad and fat fingers
it's causing me so much trouble on emails  Tyres are standard for my motor at 255/40/19 currently Dunlop sports sp9000 Anyone running bridgestones on their 8 I have these on offer for around 160 a go and from what I have seen online there normally near 250 Thanks Will get on the phone tomorrow re possibly getting the wheels straightened out as I would prefer to keep them stock Cheers
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