In a message dated 2/4/2004 7:39:32 AM Pacific Standard Time,
lostranger@MINDSPRING.COM writes:
I have a set of 5000 Turbo wheels that I'd like to put on a '91 Carat.
The machinest who opened up the centers discovered that one wheel has
been hit. It has a shallow, 2 inch diameter dimple in the rim, and it
wobbles considerably more than the other three. Can such a wheel be
straightened? If so, what's involved? Do any of you have one or two of
these wheels to sell? I'd love to have a spare. I have Carat wheels as
trading stock.

Has anyone tried polishing Audi wheels?
Jim,

Any wheel can be straightened. Usually about $50 for simple dents. It's
probably not worth it on an Audi 5000 turbo wheel. They are just too plentiful.

Any wheel can be polished. I haven't done one but the Audi Turbo wheels
certainly look like a good candidate.

As for spares, I recently posted wheels for a fellow in Walnut Creek, CA with
5000 tubro wheels for $20 each. He has 5 of them. They are dirty and
superficially scratched up. But you are going to polish them up anyway. They may be
good candidates for you. Let me know if you want me to dig up his contact info
or check the archives.

BenT Whill