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Frizholy
09-21-2008, 08:41 PM
What is so shitty about ebay reps?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/18-Aud-RS4-Wheels-TT-A3-A4-A5-A6-S4-S5-S6-Hyper-Black_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742Q2em153Q2el12 62QQcategoryZ43958QQihZ007QQitemZ170263645914

there has to be a reason they are so cheap and im guessing they are heavy or possibly made from weak metal?
rpmfoundation
09-21-2008, 09:18 PM
What is so shitty about ebay reps?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/18-Aud-RS4-Wheels-TT-A3-A4-A5-A6-S4-S5-S6-Hyper-Black_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742Q2em153Q2el12 62QQcategoryZ43958QQihZ007QQitemZ170263645914

there has to be a reason they are so cheap and im guessing they are heavy or possibly made from weak metal?

i dont know about shitty.. but, why go through e-bay when you can go directly through a manufacturer ( velocitymotoring.com ) Charles is always around and he will hook you up! If there are any problems you can cut out the middle guy... and go directly to a mfr.

Cheers!
Frizholy
09-21-2008, 09:20 PM
i talked to velocity but they cant do under 550 for the rs4 rep.. if they could, i would buy them right now! im just wondering the difference between these reps and lets say VMR's reps?
cstarky15
09-21-2008, 09:24 PM
but those ebay ones are 540 + 140 for shipping!
Capt. Obvious
09-22-2008, 09:19 AM
You get what you pay for.

Buy nice, or buy twice.
GhostSquadGarage
09-22-2008, 02:26 PM
No difference. Reps are reps.
Definately get what you pay for in the end though. How are the roads in CT ?
Frizholy
09-22-2008, 03:37 PM
not too bad.. a few potholes here and there.. most of the roads are being re-done around here


but we have SNOW
chrislane31
09-22-2008, 03:39 PM
Reps are heavy and soft and usually poor quality clear coat and paint.
GhostSquadGarage
09-22-2008, 03:53 PM
Well I ran some HP Evo's on the 2nd car I ever bought and had no trouble at all with them.
Snow will damage poor wheels but if you're getting them for that time of the year don't get nice ones cause they'll get nicked and damaged too.
cstarky15
09-22-2008, 04:41 PM
I agree. If you are getting wheels for winter then use your stocks and get some nice ones for summer!
GhostSquadGarage
09-22-2008, 05:10 PM
or get the reps for winter and use the stocks for summer. Have you seen the pricing on OEM wheels ? :o !!!
cstarky15
09-22-2008, 05:33 PM
ha thats true but i would and am using my stocks for winter. i don't need to look good in winter because i'll be covered in snow and road salt!!
Kuang87
09-22-2008, 07:58 PM
Try looking for a set in the classifieds, you might find a deal.

I'm running my M40s during the winter here, I'll see if the quality holds up.
UrKurt
09-22-2008, 10:38 PM
Depends which OEM wheels you've got! ;)
CoreyRandmetz
09-23-2008, 06:59 AM
not too bad.. a few potholes here and there.. most of the roads are being re-done around here


but we have SNOW



where abouts in CT?
casuso
09-23-2008, 09:46 AM
I always here "what you pay is what you get", but maybe someone with experience in this wheels could tell us if they represent a good deal.

I mean, you can find reps for only 469USD, maybe it's worth the try....
GhostSquadGarage
09-23-2008, 10:24 AM
Reps are fine. Nicer wheels are just nicer looking and give you the mindset to be careful with them.
With reps you're not even going to swerve out of the way of that huge pothole, you can just say "meh it's only $115 for a new wheel no biggie" and cream it !! Hell you might even have a full size rep spare just cause you can.
hahah