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jspbtown
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 Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2015 11:11 am Post subject: Long shot question......Looking for ADR wheels for BMW |
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So I came into a nice pair of ADR rims for my daily driver.
I now need 2 more for the back. It appears ADR may be out of business. I have done an extensive Google search seeking out dealers for ADR but no responses.
Anyone have any suggestions?
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VOLKSWAGNUT
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| Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2015 11:27 am Post subject: |
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Change the title and ask to have it moved it the correct forum
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewforum.php?f=42
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jspbtown
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| Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2015 11:30 am Post subject: |
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Sorry,,,,should have been more clear.
These are NOT for a VW.
Still move it? |
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VOLKSWAGNUT
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| Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2015 11:33 am Post subject: |
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Sorry,,,,should have been more clear.
These are NOT for a VW.
Still move it? |
No... but a little more detail as to what they are. and what they are for..may yield applicable answers..
Aftermarket wheels.. are usually.. produced in batches.. and whats out there is out there especially IF the company went belly up..
IMO... find something else to use and keep searching for matching ones.
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Its your vehicle- stop askin' for approval-do what YOU like for cryin' out loud
Better to roll em' how you want and wear em' out-than lettin' em' rot out
Its about the going not the showing
Rebuilt to drive not decorate
WANTED: Local Eatin' Joints, Triple D for TheSamba contributions here http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=570510
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jspbtown
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| Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2015 11:58 am Post subject: |
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OK...
Looking for a pair of 19x9.0 (or 19x9.5) ADR M Classic chrome wheels for my 2004 BMW 645.
I have tried to Google search but it appears ADR no longer ships these wheels. Wondering if anyone knows of somewhere which might have some socked away.
Yup..I know its a long shot. |
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hitest
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| Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2015 8:17 pm Post subject: |
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Post a picture. I know very little about bimmers but I can spot a wheel in a shop from a picture.
I also agree with volkswagnut- change the title to something that might attract a BMW owner's interest. Like: "Any BMW fans seen these ADR wheels?
When a VW gets wrecked or needs fast selling, often folks will call their local vw shop. I imagine it works with BMW shops too. I once had 3 spare water cooled vw rims taking up space- so I drove by and gave them to my local shop- hoping they would help someone out someday after a curbing.
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jspbtown
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ADR M Classic Chrome
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hitest
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Awesome. Good looking wheel.
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jspbtown
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Anyone ever hear of, or been to Victoria Tire at E. Florence Ave, Huntington Park?
Their website suggests that have them....albeit at an insane price with crazy shipping. |
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Anyone ever hear of, or been to Victoria Tire at E. Florence Ave, Huntington Park?
Their website suggests that have them....albeit at an insane price with crazy shipping. |
Yes - they have been around a long time. Call them, they do sometimes list wheels they don't have
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jspbtown
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| Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2015 11:26 am Post subject: |
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I guess I will call. price is insane though.
I wonder why they don't have an email? |
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VOLKSWAGNUT
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I guess I will call. price is insane though.
I wonder why they don't have an email? |
Wanted, discontinued and rare = priced accordingly high..
All it takes is one BMW owner with a banged up or crashed wheel and good insurance company to cash in on a discontinued part....
No Email.. = keeps internet browsing Craigslist like keyboard pecking posers holding their D**K in their hand from bothering them..
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Its your vehicle- stop askin' for approval-do what YOU like for cryin' out loud
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jspbtown
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| No Email.. = keeps internet browsing Craigslist like keyboard pecking posers holding their D**K in their hand from bothering them.. |
Hmmm..interesting method for potential customer control I guess.... |
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No Email.. = keeps internet browsing Craigslist like keyboard pecking posers holding their D**K in their hand from bothering them.. |
dude, we need to grab a beer 
that's called don't bother me unless you're serious.
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VOLKSWAGNUT
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| No Email.. = keeps internet browsing Craigslist like keyboard pecking posers holding their D**K in their hand from bothering them.. |
Hmmm..interesting method for potential customer control I guess.... |
The average internet browser buying people today will not take the step to make a phone call. Most would rather email and text for 10 days than call and handle a purchase in 2 minutes..
Sounds like a good filter orfice to me.
Call em' up if you're ready to buy.. ..... the worst thing they can say is no.. well...or F**K off..
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| dude, we need to grab a beer . |
Sounds good.. more than one though...  .
Like minds ... no BS.. = reality.. ..
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Its your vehicle- stop askin' for approval-do what YOU like for cryin' out loud
Better to roll em' how you want and wear em' out-than lettin' em' rot out
Its about the going not the showing
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jspbtown
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| Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2015 7:41 am Post subject: |
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Well I guess I am not average....
At work I have the ability to shoot out emails pretty easily but making private calls is more difficult.
For a business owner I would think 30 seconds responding to an email is much more efficient then having a person dedicate time to respond to a long telephone call.
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VOLKSWAGNUT
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| Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2015 12:31 pm Post subject: |
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^... actually.... you ARE average.. you prefer emails vs telephone..
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Its your vehicle- stop askin' for approval-do what YOU like for cryin' out loud
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Its about the going not the showing
Rebuilt to drive not decorate
WANTED: Local Eatin' Joints, Triple D for TheSamba contributions here http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=570510
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jspbtown
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| Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2015 5:23 pm Post subject: |
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Ok..I guess I am average.
I don't have time to chat with salespeople. I don't have time to "hold while they check'. I don't have time to get disconnected and have to call back.
Quick email and back to work I go.
I sent out emails to several distributors. Each got back and said "sorry..those are discontinued. Anything else I can interest you in". A quick "No, but thanks for looking" email. Took me 2 minutes tops. |
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| Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2015 8:27 pm Post subject: |
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I guess I am above average. 30 seconds and I found this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ADR-M-Classic-19X8-5-5X120...mp;vxp=mtr
Happy to help!
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jspbtown
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Sorry Tram....you have been demoted back to average... 
Those are 19x8.5 and are perfect for the front (cause I have them) but they are too narrow for the rear.
I need 19x9.0 or 19x9.5 for the back. |
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