A4 Cabrio 17in alloy part numbers

[Corb2000]

I'm considering swapping the 18 in repro RS4 10 spokes on my 2002 3.0 litre cabrio for a set of original 17x7.5J 5 spokes. The 10 spokes look great but the ride is too hard for some of our local roads.

My local dealer gave me the part number of the original wheels for my car as 4F0 601 025 AF and I've found a few of these about as singles but most of the sets of wheels on ebay which appear to be the same 5 spoke design have the code 8E0 601 025 E.

I found a useful wheel catalogue site at -

http://www.myturbodiesel.com/1000q_how_to/wheels/17_audi_5x112.htm

but can only find the original 5 spoke design shown with the wheel code beginning with 4F0, (supporting what the dealer told me).

So, first question is does anyone know the difference between the 4F0 and 8E0 wheels??

I know I need 5 x 112 studs and a 45 offset although I've seen some great looking 17 inch 10 spokes that have a 43 offset.

Second question is, would this slight difference in offset matter??

Thanks for any help.

[sevenbata]

I know I need 5 x 112 studs and a 45 offset although I've seen some great looking 17 inch 10 spokes that have a 43 offset.

Second question is, would this slight difference in offset matter??

[craig1980]

I have some of the standard wheels for sale. 5 x 112, et 45 235-45-17 with nearly brand new tyres. See my ad in the for sale section or if it doesn't work then look here: http://www.ukpassats.co.uk/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=12435

Cheers,

Craig.

[Corb2000]

Thanks for the link, I've taken a look at your wheels but unfortunately they are not the same design as those fitted originally to my car. According to Audi's records my car had the 5 tapered spoke Avus design and I'd prefer either a set of these or the RS4 style I currently have but in a 17".

Thanks anyway.