Chav Posted July 29, 2005 Report Share Posted July 29, 2005 Hi chaps/chapesses, I wanted to post this in a new thread to discuss replica wheels. I've never had them before, but went to Wheelbase in Oldham today to have mine fitted, and their showroom had lots of replicas on display, including all the popular Audi styles. All of them appeared to have the same quality finish as the OEM wheels IMO. Near as dammit anyway. I spotted some very tiny bubbles on the inside of one of the RS6 style ones, but apart from that they all looked flawless. I love my nuvolari style ones, but if you're after wheels and prefer one of the other styles, both the RS6 5-spokes and RS4/TT 9-spokes looked to be the same quality. The A8 style ones didn't look as good in the flesh. The inside of the spokes is a slightly darker colour, and I'm really glad I went with the ones I did. For £650 including new bolts/centre caps, fitting/balancing and ZR tyres, I sure ain't going to complain anyway. Not sure how long the tyres will last, but that'll be interesting. Road noise is quieter and the car feels very grippy, but my Dunlops were rather past it, so will need a long term comparison. The tyres they put on are Kumho 225/40/18 ZR 711's. Never heard of them, but they have lots of tread and look fine...so will see how many miles I can make them last The chaps at Wheelbase were friendly and efficient, and took photos of the car for their collection too. Great stuff guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chav Posted July 29, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2005 Here's a link to wheelbase's ebay shop... wheelbase wheels/tyres linky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soapsuds Posted July 29, 2005 Report Share Posted July 29, 2005 [ QUOTE ] The tyres they put on are Kumho 225/40/18 ZR 711's. Never heard of them, but they have lots of tread and look fine...so will see how many miles I can make them last [/ QUOTE ] Chav - Kumhos are very good tyres and a lot of the scooby guys are using them now because they are hardwearing, good grip and good value! My mate has 4 on his impreza and swears by them..... I will probably be looking at these on my Starion when the rear P Zero's wear out, becuase they are about £200 per tyre Never used wheelbase before but always hear good things about them and have done over many years! I used to use Automotif on Deansgate in Manchester, but i think most went to Wheelbase after they shut down.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soapsuds Posted July 29, 2005 Report Share Posted July 29, 2005 BTW - you get my PM regarding your alloys?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avus_Bub Posted July 29, 2005 Report Share Posted July 29, 2005 [ QUOTE ] The tyres they put on are Kumho 225/40/18 ZR 711's. Never heard of them, but they have lots of tread and look fine...so will see how many miles I can make them last [/ QUOTE ] Yeah - Nowt wrong with Kumho's I was at Thruxton on Sunday with a mate who's in the BMW Car club Championship If they're good enough for 350+ BHP M3's on a track - then I'm sure you'll be fine Chav I must say when mine come up for tyres I might just go for a set of 19" 'five arm' replicas BUB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chav Posted July 29, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2005 [ QUOTE ] BTW - you get my PM regarding your alloys?? [/ QUOTE ] Yes, sorry. Just replied now! Good to know that Kumho's are a decent tyre then. Makes it even more of a bargain. I think the Dunlops were well over a £100 a corner. (Mind you, that's stealer prices! ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanW Posted July 29, 2005 Report Share Posted July 29, 2005 I went for Kumhos when I had my 19s fitted and I'm happy enough with them - they were actually recommended to me by R Tec who fitted the wheels. As for the replica wheels I don't see how anyone can argue at £650 notes for 18s with decent tyres - almost makes it pointless in buying tyres on there own when you can have new wheels for a little more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigR Posted July 29, 2005 Report Share Posted July 29, 2005 I see some of their wheels come with Hankook Tyres, anyone any experience of these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBM Posted July 29, 2005 Report Share Posted July 29, 2005 Think I might need new tyres soon...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chav Posted July 29, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2005 Interestingly, they've given separate prices for the wheels and tyres on the invoice.... the wheels were £83.30+VAT each and the tyres were £55.00+VAT each. Bargain IMO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBM Posted July 29, 2005 Report Share Posted July 29, 2005 Absolute bargain - 4 tyres for just over 200 sobs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanW Posted July 29, 2005 Report Share Posted July 29, 2005 [ QUOTE ] Absolute bargain - 4 tyres for just over 200 sobs... [/ QUOTE ] Shame Kwik Fit don't charge the same prices . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milo Posted July 29, 2005 Report Share Posted July 29, 2005 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Absolute bargain - 4 tyres for just over 200 sobs... [/ QUOTE ] Shame Kwik Fit don't charge the same prices . . . [/ QUOTE ] They do for 135/70/R13 remoulds (not including valves and balancing) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBM Posted July 29, 2005 Report Share Posted July 29, 2005 And they give you free random designer grooves on your alloys.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanW Posted July 29, 2005 Report Share Posted July 29, 2005 [ QUOTE ] And they give you free random designer grooves on your alloys.... [/ QUOTE ] What, the ones that make you go faster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBM Posted July 29, 2005 Report Share Posted July 29, 2005 They'd go faster if they did it to Mine.....off the end of my boot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveM Posted August 1, 2005 Report Share Posted August 1, 2005 I got mine from Wheelbase too, 18's with tyres £550 - Bargain, at that price you can get a new set every time the tyres run bald. I am still struggling with the centre caps though as they put the horrible chrome looking ones - I've found on here from a couple of years ago a mod that you can do to a genuine Audi centre cap so I am going to buy 1 centre cap and see if I can do the mod. The Kumho tyres are superb in my opinion for the money. I can take the car to nearly flat out and there isn't even a rattle. They are a fraction dodgy in the wet though but I think all tyres can be at times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lottiefox Posted August 1, 2005 Report Share Posted August 1, 2005 Just checked tyre pressures and I've got Kumhos...)I am such a girl at times)....they seem fine on the fast TT cornering! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBM Posted August 1, 2005 Report Share Posted August 1, 2005 Lottie - you're supposed to use a tyre pressure gauge, not just heave it into a corner and wait for it to squeal..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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