quattro digest, Vol 1 #1545 - 21 msgs

[Ti Kan]

DOUBLDz at aol.com writes:
> I saw an interesting item in Herrington's the Enthusiasts catalog. It 
> says:"...improve your investment with Wheel Shields. Extremely lightweight, 
> aircraft aluminum disks snap inside your wheels (not on the wheel hub) just 
> like an inner hubcap. Because the function like a hubcap, Wheel Shields have 
> no effect whatsoever on break performance. And because they are 
> self-centering when snapped in place, Wheel Shields obviously have no effect 
> on wheel balance. But they will affect your car's appearance." It goes on to 
> say how good your wheels will look and how these shields were tested, 
> certified and approved by the stringent German TUV.

They shield brake dust away from your wheels, but reduce air flow
through the wheel and could increase brake temperatures.  Yes, they
are probably no worse than having hubcaps, but how many performance
oriented cars run with steel wheels and hubcaps?  Also, they block
the view to your brake disc and caliper, which would be quite un-cool
for those who want to show off their nifty slotted big brake conversions
and painted calipers :-)

-Ti
01 S4 2.7 biturbo quattro
84 5000S 2.1 turbo
80 4000 2.0
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