I just recently purchased a new replacement wheel (R8 type) from an online store (can't remember which at the moment) to replace one that I had cracked this past winter. The center caps that I have, just have the 4 rings on it, but this new cap I just got kinda looks like 4 rings, but acualy say's "2030" on it. what gives?

 

I haven't seen that before. Must be an end of the world prediction...

 

Okay, I snapped a photo of the center cap last night. I also found my recipt and saw that I bought the wheel from a place called finish line wheels. Haven't called them yet to see why the cap say's 2030 on it instead of giving me the four rings? not a big deal really, I'm using the old center cap from my cracked wheel. Just curious to know what this means cause I'm seeing this number pop up in other places as well now.

 

I got those with my RS4 rims about 2 days ago! I imagine that they come with the wheels just in case you do not have your original caps. Do not go to the dealership for the center caps, they will charge you $45 per cap. They are all over EBAY for $20 for all four!

 

Looks to me like they're copying the look of 4 rings without violating the TM or design patent. I've seen this on wheels from OE Wheels.