Wheels - To Repair or Replace

[Sugar3ear]

Hey everyone, I recently acquired my new to me '92 S4. It came with 2 sets of these TSW rims and a spare for 9 total. After swapping the winter set on I noticed a vibration and figured they needed to be balanced. 2 were also not holding air. The shop told me 3 of the rims were bent.

They said it's possible to have them fixed. But I love a good reason for an upgrade, maybe to 18s. Are these TSWs worth repairing? Are they unique to the heritage of this car? I love the Audi logo center caps. Thanks!

[John.]

I think the TSW (Hockenheim ?) look great, are they 16/17" ?
18" wheels might look the part when parked but if the condition of the roads in your area aren't great then 18" might not suit ?
I recon the TSW's could be the same age as the car ?
Your car, your choice

[Sugar3ear]

Yep, 17" Hockenheim. I believe it came from the factory with 16s so these were acquired sometime along the way. They are a great look. Thanks John!

[K Simmonds]

They could be repaired for about £50 each in this country, it's just a case of finding a place you trust to do it as it pretty safety critical work.

As you have 9 I'd get them fixed and stick with them 18"s are awful on rough roads and prone to getting cracked.

[Sugar3ear]

Thanks for the input on going to 18s. I'm going to look for a shop that can fix them and hopefully have them riding straight and smooth once again.