I have a bent wheel and have been looking for a replacement. I see a lot of part numbers floating around for what looks like my wheel.

Now I found an official X-Type accessory catalog that shows all the wheels and part numbers.

I know I have 18" and they are Aruba, but the catalog shows two

Aruba 18" P/N C2S27676

and

Aruba PERFORMANCE 18" P/N C2S35341


How can I tell which one I have? I have not taken them off yet. Are they stamped on the back with the P/N or is there some other way to tell?

 

Hey,

I have the same wheels as you, cracks, bends, endless woes.

Someone correct me, but I believe normal aruba wheels are all silver.

The aruba performance has black where the concave part is and is a little stronger.

Im not too sure about the difference, but I replaced two wheels so far.

Good luck finding these, they tend to pop up on the "for sale" part of the forums, but go awfully quick.

 

I believe fabfive has noted the difference. The "performance" being the stronger of the two.

 

If you guys are looking for wheels to replace those POS's I bought the 18" volvo venators from their v8 s80 and they have been perfect! I also picked up a set of them for $200 and they have the same bolt pattern and their backspacing was the same as my stock wheels. That's what I did to replace them, just my 2 cents

 

This is pretty much correct. Also, I believe they were made available beginning 2007 or something because they are somehow tied to the TPMS according to the parts department the last time I checked.

 

HI, as already mentioned, the performance wheel is a metallic grey in colour. I have a set that I plan to sell on as individual wheels as one is 'below par' and another is so-so. The remaining 2 are good. Plan to put them on ebay in the next week or so once I have the car and have replacements so if you are interested then let me know.

 

Had my wheels reconditioned last month and then sold them. Thanks