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A8 monoblocks on UCF10?

Old 06-08-10, 08:43 AM
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Default A8 monoblocks on UCF10?

I saw a member a little while back with TSW Holsten, and absolutely loved the stockish look on it.
Now I found a set of A8 monoblocks locally and took pics with them






I know they're different bolt patterns, but I was looking at wobble bolts for these.
Another problem is the different center bore, which is a major headache.
Now thinking if it's even worth the trouble...


What's everyone's take on this? Criticism is very welcome at this point (constructive or not)

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Old 06-08-10, 09:05 AM
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i'm a big fan of the wheels. i would go for hub/wheelcentric adapters vs. wobble bolts and fix both issues at once.
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Those wheels are great but it might be less worry to just get a similar style wheel in the correct bolt pattern.
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plus they say audi on them....
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it's a clean look, but honestly not worth the consequential mods. if you decide to go through with it, more power to you though.
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Some lower profile tires would make those look good!
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I love the way they'd look on your car.. it's just that they come with a pack of troubles. I think the biggest issue of them all is the center bore. While LS's run 60.1mm, Audi's generally run 57.1mm. If you can find a way to fit them, they'd look awesome with lower profile tires as LSWhat said. The style is spot on for our cars I will definitely help you resolve this one Fred, keep me posted
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Originally Posted by atoyot
plus they say audi on them....
Center caps are widely available on ebay for 20$. not really an issue if you ask me.

Originally Posted by SCrollinSD
it's a clean look, but honestly not worth the consequential mods. if you decide to go through with it, more power to you though.
I was looking at getting custom wheel adapters. But they're rather expensive.
something like 350. On the good side, I'd be able to run all audi wheels from now on
And Merc wheels with rings. That's another big plus

Originally Posted by LSWhat
Some lower profile tires would make those look good!
tires on the picture are already off. they were 45 profile tires. I'd probably go 40 or even 35...

Anyway they're up for sale locally. If I don't get the price I want, I'll just keep them and get adapters.
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Originally Posted by renato902
I love the way they'd look on your car.. it's just that they come with a pack of troubles. I think the biggest issue of them all is the center bore. While LS's run 60.1mm, Audi's generally run 57.1mm. If you can find a way to fit them, they'd look awesome with lower profile tires as LSWhat said. The style is spot on for our cars I will definitely help you resolve this one Fred, keep me posted
True say.
Oh. Megans are coming in this week buddy
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Originally Posted by whiteivory
True say.
Oh. Megans are coming in this week buddy
Awesome! Call me up when you get them, I wanna see them !
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Wanna trade wheels? Haha
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