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Forum: The New Marketplace (All new FS items go in here)
03-31-2024, 02:42 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 138
Posted By HotRodW

Mandrus Estrella by TSW 19x8.5 5x112 +32 with Nokian 235/55R19 Winter Tires

Winter wheel and tire package:

WHEELS: Mandrus Estrella by TSW, 19" x 8.5", 5x112 bolt pattern, +32 offset. Wheel color is Gunmetal Gray with machined face.

TIRES: Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 SUV,...
Forum: A6 allroad (C8 Platform) Discussion
03-31-2024, 04:19 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 312
Posted By HotRodW

AWS actually was available in the US, but it was...

AWS actually was available in the US, but it was removed from the options list a couple years ago. To my knowledge, Audi never provided a formal explanation for its discontinuation in the US market....
Forum: A6 allroad (C8 Platform) Discussion
03-27-2024, 11:29 AM
Replies: 289
Views: 164,338
Posted By HotRodW

Yep, they fit. 275/40R20 Pirelli Scorpion...

Yep, they fit. 275/40R20 Pirelli Scorpion WeatherActive mounted on 20x9 et29 Hartmann S6 replicas. A few initial pics are below. I'll get better photos after I get her cleaned up.
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Forum: A6 allroad (C8 Platform) Discussion
03-21-2024, 11:58 AM
Replies: 289
Views: 164,338
Posted By HotRodW

Thanks. I use https://www.willtheyfit.com/ to do...

Thanks. I use https://www.willtheyfit.com/ to do comparisons. The wheels are pretty much ideal, it's the tires I'm concerned with, and no site can predict specific vehicle clearances. Once upon a...
Forum: A6 allroad (C8 Platform) Discussion
03-20-2024, 10:47 AM
Replies: 289
Views: 164,338
Posted By HotRodW

For those of you running 275/40R20 or 275/35R21...

For those of you running 275/40R20 or 275/35R21 ... have any of you experienced rubbing issues? If so, what are the wheel specs?

I'm fairly certain I can run the 275's on 20x9 et29, but I...
Forum: A6 allroad (C8 Platform) Discussion
03-20-2024, 03:35 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,292
Posted By HotRodW

Yes it is.

Yes it is.
Forum: A6 allroad (C8 Platform) Discussion
03-15-2024, 05:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,292
Posted By HotRodW

Thanks for all the input -- it was very helpful....

Thanks for all the input -- it was very helpful. After much deliberation I went with ceramic - 50% driver/passenger, and 35% everything from the B-pillar back. I decided against 20% on the rear...
Forum: A6 allroad (C8 Platform) Discussion
03-15-2024, 10:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,105
Posted By HotRodW

By tweaking my deductible and adjusting...

By tweaking my deductible and adjusting coverages, I was able to get my premiums near where they are now. I'm happy I made it work, but it still doesn't make any sense.
Forum: A6 allroad (C8 Platform) Discussion
03-15-2024, 05:45 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,292
Posted By HotRodW

And in many areas they enforce it pretty...

And in many areas they enforce it pretty strictly. I grew up in PA, and on several occasions I witnessed friends and family members remove aftermarket tint at the request of law enforcement.
Forum: A6 allroad (C8 Platform) Discussion
03-14-2024, 04:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,292
Posted By HotRodW

Window Tint

For those of you sporting aftermarket window film, what percentage of tint are you using? State laws here limit how dark the driver and passenger windows can be, so I'm leaning toward 50% for the...
Forum: A6 allroad (C8 Platform) Discussion
03-11-2024, 03:43 PM
Replies: 289
Views: 164,338
Posted By HotRodW

Off topic but not worthy of a separate thread,...

Off topic but not worthy of a separate thread, the below is a typo, right? It's taken from Audi's website, but I can't believe they changed tire sizes midway through the 2024 model year.

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Forum: A6 allroad (C8 Platform) Discussion
03-08-2024, 01:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,105
Posted By HotRodW

My auto insurance just renewed - there was no...

My auto insurance just renewed - there was no increase. My condo policy did take a healthy jump, but it was an older policy. My agent found me a newer policy that offered the same coverage, and my...
Forum: A6 allroad (C8 Platform) Discussion
03-08-2024, 01:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,105
Posted By HotRodW

Allstate Auto might be expensive by itself, but...

Allstate Auto might be expensive by itself, but bundling results in significant discounts. And my agent has always been open, honest and responsive. I'm not against looking elsewhere if necessary,...
Forum: A6 allroad (C8 Platform) Discussion
03-08-2024, 10:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,105
Posted By HotRodW

Allroad Insurance

I'm currently in the process of negotiating a deal to get me into an A6 Allroad. While awaiting formal offers from dealers, I had my Allstate agent run a VIN for an insurance quote. I was blown...
Forum: A6 allroad (C8 Platform) Discussion
03-08-2024, 10:41 AM
Replies: 289
Views: 164,338
Posted By HotRodW

Nice! I was concerned they'd look too small, but...

Nice! I was concerned they'd look too small, but the proportions seem very appropriate.
Forum: A6 allroad (C8 Platform) Discussion
03-08-2024, 07:42 AM
Replies: 289
Views: 164,338
Posted By HotRodW

Other than an all-terrain setup, has anyone sized...

Other than an all-terrain setup, has anyone sized down to 19" wheels?
Forum: A6 allroad (C8 Platform) Discussion
03-03-2024, 01:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,236
Posted By HotRodW

The issue is a component reportedly sourced from...

The issue is a component reportedly sourced from a Chinese supplier using forced labor ...

===========================================================Audi, Porsche cars stuck at US ports on...
Forum: A6 allroad (C8 Platform) Discussion
10-16-2023, 03:49 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,050
Posted By HotRodW

Audi can't initiate a repair recall without an...

Audi can't initiate a repair recall without an available fix, but they're required to announce the recall as soon as a safety defect is confirmed. And of course when necessary the NHTSA can force a...
Forum: A6 allroad (C8 Platform) Discussion
08-21-2023, 02:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,254
Posted By HotRodW

You can try to make a deal on (overpriced) OEM...

You can try to make a deal on (overpriced) OEM accessory wheels. Do it when you buy the car and you should be able to finance them into the price. The dealer probably won't give you anything for...
Forum: A6 allroad (C8 Platform) Discussion
04-30-2023, 07:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,090
Posted By HotRodW

Also surprisingly hard to find nearby. There is...

Also surprisingly hard to find nearby. There is one preowned in the vicinity but I haven't been able to schedule a test drive. Hopefully it'll happen eventually, but I'd still like to hear feedback...
Forum: A6 allroad (C8 Platform) Discussion
04-30-2023, 06:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,090
Posted By HotRodW

Tell me about the DSG

Hello, all. I'm pondering an A6 allroad, and I'm pretty stoked about everything except the lower touchscreen and the 7-speed DSG. Although a poor substitute for physical buttons, I think I can live...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKII Discussion
08-28-2021, 02:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 992
Posted By HotRodW

SQ5 Cargo Questions

Hi, all. I am considering coming back to the Audi fold, and the SQ5 is on my short list. I was leaning toward an S5 Sportback, but egress will likely be a problem for my wife, and I don't want to be...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
05-21-2018, 05:29 AM
Replies: 536
Views: 180,914
Posted By HotRodW

I feel your pain, Cap. My Touareg exhibited the...

I feel your pain, Cap. My Touareg exhibited the same behavior post-fix. (Shouldn't we really stop calling this a "fix"? To me, it was anything but.) With nearly 90k miles on the clock, my ownership...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
04-05-2018, 08:48 AM
Replies: 2,226
Views: 426,920
Posted By HotRodW

I can't speak to the Q5's numbers, but Touareg...

I can't speak to the Q5's numbers, but Touareg values are still depressed. Now that there's been some activity post-fix and transaction data is increasing, at least fewer dealers are refusing to...
Forum: Parts For Sale - Archive (NO NEW POSTS HERE)
04-04-2018, 02:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,099
Posted By HotRodW

Bump it up

Bump it up
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