Anyone got the 7-double-spoke wheels?
02-22-2011, 05:04 AM
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Only pic I've got.
http://img689.imageshack.us/i/13062010197.jpg/
This was before any damage (no kerbing/stones). Also before I rotated the tyres at the dealer. They came back full of scratch marks around the studs. I don't know if they used any protection (plastic shield on the wrench) but can't blame them really. Paint/alloy is the softest one I've seen. I don't recommend these alloys if you like any of the other designs.
As you can see from the pic they get dirty (probably washed a couple of days before) and the complex shape (lots & lots of crevises) makes them a pain to keep remotely clean.
http://img689.imageshack.us/i/13062010197.jpg/
This was before any damage (no kerbing/stones). Also before I rotated the tyres at the dealer. They came back full of scratch marks around the studs. I don't know if they used any protection (plastic shield on the wrench) but can't blame them really. Paint/alloy is the softest one I've seen. I don't recommend these alloys if you like any of the other designs.
As you can see from the pic they get dirty (probably washed a couple of days before) and the complex shape (lots & lots of crevises) makes them a pain to keep remotely clean.
02-22-2011, 05:12 AM
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I have the rs4 ones as I didn't like any of the other wheels. Unfortunately the wheels must be made from butter or something as they are incredibly soft and even tiny stones remove large chunks of paint & alloy from them. They are also very hard to clean. I wish they offered them in 17", 18" or 19" for that matter. I would also take a dark colour as as soon I touch the brakes they are covered in brake dust which has now fused into the paint and cannot be cleaned.
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02-22-2011, 05:55 AM
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02-22-2011, 08:24 AM
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are your wheels rs4 wheel genuine audi wheels or aftermarket? if aftermarket, what brand? buttery soft wheels is a huge concern for me especially buying aftermarket. that said, i know some stock audi wheels are notorious for being soft. man, this is a hard decision.
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02-22-2011, 09:26 AM
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I was looking at the double spoke 7 wheels in the showroom until I saw the other ones on a Q7 that were a dark gray. So I picked titanium package 5-segment spoke design instead.
02-22-2011, 10:36 AM
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Personally I think it's not that close, the 5-tri spoke is nicer. It's more aggressive and sporty looking. This is typically the case when comparing 5-spoke vs. multispoke, though. I guess it depends what look you are going for.
The 7-spoke has definately been around for a while (seems like the most common Q7 wheel) and I've seen tons of A6s with it.
If you did happen to decide on the 7 spoke at least it would be unique. I see 5 Qs a day minimum and have never seen 1 with that wheel.
The 7-spoke has definately been around for a while (seems like the most common Q7 wheel) and I've seen tons of A6s with it.
If you did happen to decide on the 7 spoke at least it would be unique. I see 5 Qs a day minimum and have never seen 1 with that wheel.
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02-22-2011, 10:39 AM
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02-22-2011, 11:56 AM
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My alloys are genuine. Whatever you get make sure they are dark grey/anthracite/titanium/black/etc. unless you want to spend your life cleaning them or watching for caked brake dust. My personal favourite are black with a polished lip. No cleaning and won't look like steelies from afar either.