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Old Feb 18, 2014 | 10:08 PM
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I stumbled across a set of 19" Audi A5 wheels on Craigslist for a great price, so I picked them up with intentions of reselling them on ebay. Once I got the wheels home I figured I'd see if they'd fit on the Saab. I was shocked that the offset, PDC, and hub diameter all fit. That's just crazy. Anyway, here's some night shots of them on the car. I may run them for a few days for the hell of it.



I think they are too large for the car personally, but I'm old.

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Old Feb 18, 2014 | 10:19 PM
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I like them ,, I like the knife, fan spokes,,,
 
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Old Feb 18, 2014 | 11:07 PM
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Here's a night video. It's very grainy, but you'll get the idea.

 

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Old Feb 19, 2014 | 12:38 AM
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Anthony, those look PERFECT on the car.

When did you pick this car up? I can't keep up with your stable, LOL
 
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Old Feb 19, 2014 | 04:30 AM
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Look Great !!!!
 
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Old Feb 19, 2014 | 06:08 AM
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Those are sweet, and look great on the car.
 
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Old Feb 19, 2014 | 08:42 AM
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Thanks guys! It's interesting how a bunch of car guys see things so much differently than my wife and daughters.
 
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Old Feb 19, 2014 | 09:36 AM
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I like them, though I would say you need to be a bit lower... now I know you probably intend for that car to be a simple commuter but hey, you've taken the first step to modify it, why not complete the aesthetics with some Eibachs which shouldn't kill the ride and get it sitting pretty?
 
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Old Feb 19, 2014 | 12:19 PM
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game wheels lame driver!!
 
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Old Feb 19, 2014 | 12:49 PM
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game wheels lame driver!!

You're krazy, I'm an excellent driver!

 
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Old Feb 19, 2014 | 01:14 PM
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Since most of those came with 5 spokes, I think it looks like a nice upgrade, not too ricer, if that is what you were worried about.
 
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Old Feb 19, 2014 | 01:29 PM
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Thumbs up, buddy. Nice!
 
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Old Feb 19, 2014 | 07:12 PM
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Here's the last I'll post on the subject. I just wanted to get some day shots posted for the heck of it.

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Old Feb 19, 2014 | 07:16 PM
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They're on the + side of nice. Not spectacular but better than stock. I'd hang on to them.

Les
 
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Old Feb 19, 2014 | 07:59 PM
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Hell, they look factory to me....so they look fine....they are round and hold the car the up....good start
 
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Old Feb 19, 2014 | 09:24 PM
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So your wife and daughter do not like them and you think they look to big?
For what it's worth I think they look great.
 
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Old Feb 19, 2014 | 10:02 PM
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Very nice! What are they? Brand/model?
 
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Old Feb 20, 2014 | 09:19 AM
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Due to the supportive comments, I've decided to keep them for a while. I've ordered 1.5mm hub rings and some variation bolts due to the 2mm difference in PCD. Also had to order 2 new tires, since two of them were toast. I should be driving on them "safely" next week.

As for the brand/model, they are OEM wheels from the 2010 Audi A5.

 
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Old Feb 20, 2014 | 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by grip grip
Due to the supportive comments, I've decided to keep them for a while. I've ordered 1.5mm hub rings and some variation bolts due to the 2mm difference in PCD. Also had to order 2 new tires, since two of them were toast. I should be driving on them "safely" next week.

As for the brand/model, they are OEM wheels from the 2010 Audi A5.

Didn't the 5 only come to the US as a coupe?

Edit: at least back in 2010?
 
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Old Feb 20, 2014 | 09:13 PM
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Yes....A5/S5 are Coupes only (Canada too)
 
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