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How do I know if my Audi rims are real?

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How do I know if my Audi rims are real?

Run your fingers on the edges of the spokes from behind. Fake wheels will feel sharp on the edges. OEM are smooth to the touch. OEM Audi wheels will have the part number, wheel size, offset ET, and Audi logo – in raised lettering.

What are Audi wheels made of?

According to the Audi Canada website, “Cast Aluminum Alloy Wheels” is available for the V8. Those are the double-spoke polished ones, and they are actually more expensive than the regular painted double-spoke wheels, which are forged.

How can you tell a real alloy wheel?

Inspect the rim of the wheel. The rim is the outer part of the wheel (not the center), and manufacturers like BBS often have their logo molded into the rim for identification. Also inspect the area around the lug holes where the wheel is fastened to the car. Often there will be a logo or company name there as well.

Which brand is best for alloy wheels?

Best-Known Brands

  • Yongle.
  • X2.
  • NEO Alloys.
  • Prestige.
  • Plati.
  • Lenso.
  • Enkei.
  • Freeman.

Where are Audi rims made?

In the past Audi has gotten manufactured wheels from Ronal and Rial. Some other notables are BBS and Borbet,Borbet and Rial are definitely German made.

Do alloy wheels have serial numbers?

The serial number for your wheels can be found inside the rim (under your rim tape).

Are r8 wheels forged?

Forging Process: All ZTF Wheels are fully forged. The wheel starts out as an aircraft grade solid cylinder of 6061 Aluminum.

How do I know if my rims are alloy or aluminum?

Weight is one of the main differences between alloy rims, another name for aluminum, and steel wheels. Steel wheels are much heavier than their aluminum counterparts. This characteristic allows for cars with stock alloy wheels to maneuver better since the vehicle is lighter.

Do wheels have serial numbers?

The serial number for your wheels can be found inside the rim (under your rim tape). The serial is the seven digit number that typically starts with a “1” or “2”. Fun fact, usually the first 2 digits are the year in which it was manufactured.

How much do good alloy wheels cost?

You can expect to pay between £60 and £120, which means a UK average of £90 per wheel (one-piece). Of course, having all four wheels done at once lowers the price per wheel, with four 20-inch alloys costing an average of £273 and four 21-inch wheels coming in at £330.

Which is better alloy or aluminum wheels?

Forged aluminum wheels are stronger but lighter than alloy wheels. Carbon fiber aluminum wheels are lighter than most of the other alloy wheels, but also expensive with the disadvantage that they can break. Aluminum wheels provide a lighter mass weight for sports cars, and are also machined for a brilliant appearance.

How do I identify my wheel manufacturer?

Determine the maker by examining the wheel center cap for a logo or company name. Most wheel companies place their logo on the center cap for easy identification, so start here to determine the maker of the wheel. Examine the rim and the spokes for the name of the wheel maker.