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Old 03-10-2007 | 01:21 AM
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Wheels for cabs vs coupes? Advice/opinions

In general, does anyone think certain types of wheel look better on coupes vs cabs?

Also, I'd appreciate some advice/opinoins because I'm looking for some new/used wheels for My 01 C4.
I Want an 18 inch "5 spoke" type wheel under 25 pds for street use. I'm thinking about the following wheels -
techart formula 1
Ruf
sportec mono 10
Rinnworx
Any thoughts on where to get a deal on any these (not much on ebay right now) or other suggestions? Not into chrome, mesh or anything with too much bling.
Prefer to stay under $2,500 and don't mind used.
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Old 03-10-2007 | 01:51 AM
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Count the Ruf out...its a heavy wheel. You probably will be over $2500 on all the rest unless you can find used....look in the for sale section here or post an ad wanting to buy....lots of people have stuff laying around and may have a set. Also what about a set of Porsche Carrera Lightweights? they are light, I think about 21 pounds and you can get a used set for about $1000-1500....
 
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Newport -
Thanks - I've posted WTB ads here & at Renn's and have been scanning sale sections.
Do you know ~ how much the Ruf 18 wheels weigh?
Where would you suggest buying new any of the above mentioned wheels if I go new?
I am considering sport technos and Carrera lights as ebay is loaded with them. I really like the 2007 Carrera style wheels - pics just posted pics on another recent thread.
 
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Old 03-10-2007 | 04:01 PM
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Be careful of some of the ebay stuff, they are not factory, they are knockoffs...thats why they are so cheap...they will be heavier than the factory wheels and sometimes not as strong...Ruf, go to the ruf auto center in Dallas, but they are online....Wheel Enhancement has LOTS of stuff, Lucent is great....they are both board sponsors...

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Thanks - never noticed all the sponser links before. My screen always cuts them off............................................... ................>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
 
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Old 03-10-2007 | 09:06 PM
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Never buy wheels from EBAY..Unless you can see it in person and try it on your car..The offset they list might not be the right one for your car...
 
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