3B Polished Standard Alloys

[gmac78]

Hi Guys,

Finally got round to taking some pics with my nice "new to me" freshly polished alloys. I previously had RS4 18" replicas which were so heavy, they weighed around 25kg per wheel with tyres, the difference in acceleration and braking is a vast improvement. I'm not sure if all replicas are generally heavier than the equivalent OEM wheel but i don't think i'll buy replicas again!!

Anyhow here are some pics-
15mm spacers on rear, 10mm on the front.
Completely retro but i love it!

[quattrostyle]

Looking great with the spacers

Wheel/tyre size and weight makes quite a difference indeed for acceleration. On my 2.8 cabrio it made a huge difference if I had 15" Speedline wheels or the 17" Bolero wheels fitted, car drove much better on the lighter wheels with smaller tyres.

[K Simmonds]

They look great, I've always been a fan of the original 3B wheels.

Did you get them from eBay a little while ago? I think I may have been bidding against you

[SE_30]

Love a nice set of 3b alloys. Looks well.

@ Kit I have set if your still on the lookout.

[gmac78]

Yeh bought them on ebay a few months back, i'm chuft with them they came up good with a quick polish. I fitted the standard 205 55 tyres on and was worried that grip might be a problem in the wet but pleaed to report the Goodyear Efficient Grip tyres perform well, i would certainly buy them again.

[K Simmonds]

@ Kit I have set if your still on the lookout.

Will drop you a PM now.

[Vorsprung durch Technik]

Looking great!! Have to agree with you about the smaller wheel over your previous would be so much better to drive. I have the Goodyear Excellence on the 80 avant and defo a good tyre.

[Fat Audi 80]

Love it! I have been thinking about doing this, seriously tempted now. Well done.

[McX]

What brakes you have in front? I want to keep these original wheels on my car as well. Just wondering what is the best option?

[gmac78]

Hi, the front has the common upgrade 996 calipers using 314mm discs, the rear has 314 discs with the standard calipers spaced out. The brakes are pretty impressive now, good stopping power!

[McX]

good to know these can be fitted under 16'' genuine wheels with some spacers