Forged wheel hook up

[TeflonS4]

Hey guys long story short, i can get 3 piece forged wheels at cost. I believe there are 7 or 8 designs to choose from and endless finishes etc. I have a friend starting up his own
wheel business. In exchange, you will be required to submit numerous high resolution photos of your car (with the new wheels) for marketing purposes.

PM me if your interested.

20 inchers going for $3400+

[BryanR]

Is he in Canada?

[tomh009]

Weight and price for 19" versions?

[claudiovagkraft]

I'd be very interested in seeing designs and prices for 18" and 19" wheels.

[ahcow]

Would be interesting in knowing the weight and pics of designs for 19's

[dracolnyte]

Would be interesting in knowing the weight and pics of designs for 19's

+1
weight, design and price for 19"

[bunnn]

Besides the fact that he'll be in Canada, how will these wheels differ from the millions of guys from Miami? It's refreshing to see a wheel business outside Miami, especially in our very own country. I hope he test/certifies his wheels, weight and design only means so much to me if they aren't strong.

Disregard most of the things I've said if he's just starting a retailing business.

[mianol]

i wouldnt mind seeing some more info for 18/19s =)

[v8a6]

+1
weight, design and price for 19"

+2

[Stevelev]

Subscribed and email sent

[tomh009]

No info still ... oh well. I ended up pulling the trigger on a set of BBS RGR instead.

[cory_can]

No info still ... oh well. I ended up pulling the trigger on a set of BBS RGR instead.

Good choice...I have the same wheels. What size did you get? ET?

If you went with the 8.5/ET32 and you're lowered a 255 in the back will rub unless you do some fender work. With the OEM suspension height you'll be fine depending on the tire you choose....PS2's were fine.

[tomh009]

19x8.5 ET35 ... not lowered. Everyone says it should be OK, I'm hoping it will turn out that way.

Will have to check out your car sometime!

[cory_can]

19x8.5 ET35 ... not lowered. Everyone says it should be OK, I'm hoping it will turn out that way.

Will have to check out your car sometime!

Are you sure they're RGR's? I don't think BBS makes them in 19x8.5 w/ a ET35...only 32.

[tomh009]

Definitely RGR ... but they are used (silver rather than diamond black). I agree that only ET32 is available now. The seller swears they are ET35 ...

[cory_can]

The size and offset is stamped around the middle (outside face).

[tomh009]

Yeah ... the only photo that has the right detail and includes the offset stamp isn't quite sharp enough for me to read "32" vs "35", even after playing with sharpening.


But you said ET32 will fit as well?

[cory_can]

Yes, ET32 will fit with the stock NA S4 and NA A4 Sport/S-Line suspension without rubbing (using a 255) as long as the edge profile of your tire is rounded and not too square.

Rear seat passenger weight is a different matter :)

[tomh009]

My plan is to switch to PS2s later ... but at the moment I have a set of Conti SportContact 3s that came on the stock peelers.

[TeflonS4]

Hey guys if your interested pm me. Currently my friend is only offering cost deal on 20's. Believe it or not, 19's are more right now.

Great classic designs. Same company (Cor) that makes 360forged.

[Stevelev]

Very good pricing for sure ... Wheels made in Florida so unsure about costs to get them here ...

[claudiovagkraft]

Yeah ... the only photo that has the right detail and includes the offset stamp isn't quite sharp enough for me to read "32" vs "35", even after playing with sharpening.


But you said ET32 will fit as well?

I read 32 stamped at the centre.

[TeflonS4]

For those following the thread....i need your advice.

Ive decided on a classic mesh design. Should i get Polished lips/brushed centers/exposed rivets OR Chrome lip, matte black centers/exposed rivets? Im leaning more towards the matte centers as it complements the
side blade and other matte parts on the car but the brushed centers will definitely pop more.

Suggestions?

[qwks4]

I think matte black will look more aggressive while brushed will look more pimpin'

[BryanR]

Very good pricing for sure ... Wheels made in Florida so unsure about costs to get them here ...

I would guesstimate ~$140 shipping cost, but $0 in duty as NAFTA should clear them as made in the USA. Figure your normal bend-over for UPS brokerage fees, ~$100.

[BryanR]

For those following the thread....i need your advice.

Ive decided on a classic mesh design. Should i get Polished lips/brushed centers/exposed rivets OR Chrome lip, matte black centers/exposed rivets? Im leaning more towards the matte centers as it complements the
side blade and other matte parts on the car but the brushed centers will definitely pop more.

Suggestions?

I might opt for brushed centers and polished lips. Matt black centers, I agree, would looks more aggressive, but I do find the design of the wheel gets lost in the black.

[MAlby7]

Brushed Centers, Chrome Lip, NO rivets. I find that rivets are a pain in the ass to clean as well as they don't make the wheel as clean looking.

[tomh009]

I read 32 stamped at the centre.

Yeah, I couldn't quite make it out myself from the photo, but I talked to the seller and indeed they are ET32. Am running stock suspension so hopefully will be OK (the unknown is the shoulder profile of the stock SportContact 3 tire) but won't really know 100% until I actually put them on. Still, it's a lovely and super-light wheel so I'm willing to take the risk and either do a tire swap or some fender work in the worst case ...

[Stevelev]

Seems there are a couple subtopics to follow on this thread ...

Teflon, I would probably go with black or graphite centres since I'm a fan of contrast (and the darker wheels hide brake dust). I also prefer a cleaner look and would definitely go with hidden rivets. I've decided to hold off on the forged wheel thing for my TT and will likely pull that trigger for my next whip

So is the R8 a DD, have winter tires and driven in the snow ? (Love the car and is on the short list)

[tomh009]

Seems there are a couple subtopics to follow on this thread ...

Yes, we digressed somewhat as Teflon wen't quiet for a while early in the thread ...

[TeflonS4]

Here are some photos for reference.

Black centers:







Silver-ish centers:

[Stevelev]

Ok, I approve of the "silverish" HRE's

[cory_can]

Ok, I approve of the "silverish" HRE's

+1....I would have said black centres but after seeing pics I prefer the "silver-ish" options.

[BryanR]

this pic made me think of this thread



updates?

[DEMI]

this pic made me think of this thread



updates?

Wow! Which brand are these?

[TeflonS4]

@BryanR

I have wheels on order set to ship March 1st. Springs and exhaust are sitting in my garage.

Heres the exhaust i picked up: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrunSYza1aU

Im thinking it might be a tad bit too loud now :s

[cory_can]

LOL. Yeah, slightly loud :)

[Seinsmeld13]

LOL. Yeah, slightly loud :)

agree but nice

[spa]

Im thinking it might be a tad bit too loud now :s

love it... good to be obnoxious in a R8, sounds good.

[VAGKraft.com]

@BryanR

I have wheels on order set to ship March 1st. Springs and exhaust are sitting in my garage.

Heres the exhaust i picked up: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrunSYza1aU

Im thinking it might be a tad bit too loud now :s

Never loud enough, truly AWESOME!