sasha@lazytrips Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Hi guys, To cut a very long story short, I have an Audi TT wifemobile that needs new wheels after I finally found a competent garage who could show that I've got a buckled one (and possibly even two). It needs wheels that will fit some brand new Sessanta 245/40 18 inch tyres that will clear pretty large calipers (standard on the 3.2 Mk2 car). I am not 100% sure, but I think the bore is 57.1 and there are 5x 112 studs - if someone knows a way to confirm this, I would be delighted. Phoned 2 Audi garages and they can't tell me! I would really prefer to not have to use spigot rings if possible, but basically just need some suggestions as to what wheels to get. Looking at the online shops, there is a million different wheels, most of them either way too expensive or cheap rubbish. What brands are good and not expensive and will be reliable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AUDI-TT-18-AL ... 2a1619a508 You didnt say what your budget was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sasha@lazytrips Posted November 28, 2011 Author Share Posted November 28, 2011 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AUDI-TT-18-ALLOYS-WHEELS-TYRES-/180759405832?pt=UK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Rims_Car_Wheels_ET&hash=item2a1619a508 You didnt say what your budget was. Apologies - I guess I was just trying to figure out what makes are good and which aren't. I had a look at ebay, but the problem is that you rarely know what the real reasons for sale are, etc and a lot of them cost similar to/more than brand new alternatives. Budget is a little flexible, but at the lower end of the scale - from an initial look, probably looking at around £750 for four corners give or take (without tyres). I basically don't want duff halfords own brand wheels and want something that I know will last, etc, but don't want to be paying Audi prices (£450 per standard wheel) for it. With even the cheapest second-hand ones being at least £400ish (most are >£1k) including the collection/postage, it probably makes sense to get good aftermarket ones from a reputable brand for say £750ish and not worry about the potential issues the second-hand ones might have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Ultralite make some pretty good wheels and are normally good prices. Revolution in Gateshead sell them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisS Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Is it worth giving Rare Rims a call for a chat ? Don't think they give a discount, but they are a forum trader. http://www.rarerims.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff-r Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Mk1 TT wheels are 5x100, I know because I have TT alloys on my A3. What wheels do you have on your TT at present? Do you have a pic? Reason I ask if that I have 3 18" TT wheels, the 4th one got damaged and the old man chucked it out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sasha@lazytrips Posted November 29, 2011 Author Share Posted November 29, 2011 Mk1 TT wheels are 5x100, I know because I have TT alloys on my A3. What wheels do you have on your TT at present? Do you have a pic? Reason I ask if that I have 3 18" TT wheels, the 4th one got damaged and the old man chucked it out! At the moment it's got some aftermarket no-name wheels. The car was bought with them on and I guess that's the reason for them getting buckled. They're just a 5-way twin spoke type of thing with polished/diamond cut/metally colour/whatever on the surface and black on the sides and everywhere else (don't have pics). I haven't seen any wheels like them on sale, so no idea what they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sasha@lazytrips Posted November 29, 2011 Author Share Posted November 29, 2011 Here's the wife's choice (she's a fan of those Brera rounded wheels too): O.Z. Racing Wave. I've heard some good things about O.Z. Racing in general. Am I right in thinking that they're a decent brand? Here's the wheel: Anyone know anywhere where I can get this wheel at a good price? All internet prices seem to be identical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben@RARE RIMS Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 We do give forum discount... If you're still looking give us a shout - we might be able to help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveM Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 I am not 100% sure, but I think the bore is 57.1 and there are 5x 112 studs - if someone knows a way to confirm this, I would be delighted. Phoned 2 Audi garages and they can't tell me! all the info i can find tells me that..... Audi TT 99 > 06 5x100 PCD 20 to 25 offset with a bore of 57.1 tyre sizes for alloys should be 17" 225x45x17 18" 225x40x18 19" 235x35x19 20" 225x35x20 Audi TT 06> 5x112 PCD 42 to 50 offset with a bore of 57.1 tyre sizes for alloys should be 17" 225x50x17 18" 245x40x18 19" 245x35x19 20" 245x30x20 hope that helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveM Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 I am not 100% sure, but I think the bore is 57.1 and there are 5x 112 studs - if someone knows a way to confirm this, I would be delighted. Phoned 2 Audi garages and they can't tell me! all the info i can find tells me that..... Audi TT 99 > 06 5x100 PCD 20 to 25 offset with a bore of 57.1 tyre sizes for alloys should be 17" 225x45x17 18" 225x40x18 19" 235x35x19 20" 225x35x20 Audi TT 06> 5x112 PCD 42 to 50 offset with a bore of 57.1 tyre sizes for alloys should be 17" 225x50x17 18" 245x40x18 19" 245x35x19 20" 245x30x20 hope that helps for me i dont think the TT would suit the rounded opening style of those wheels but i guess its personal taste for me i like the R8 style especially on something like the TT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam@Z1auto.com Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 we have fairly wide range from TSW, Konig, Privat and others have a look on these manufacturer sites and if anything we can assist with, drop us a pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sasha@lazytrips Posted December 10, 2011 Author Share Posted December 10, 2011 Thanks for all the replies! Had a further think and a look around and the original choice appears to work quite well. I exercised my poor photoshopping skills and the TT seems to look quite nice with those OZ Wave wheels (excuse the lack of callipers - was just way too lazy IMO definitely they look nicer than I originally thought they would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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