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Old 10-18-2011, 02:20 PM
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I think I've got a winner... 22" Vertini Magic - Black w/ machined face.



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22" is a little much for me, but those are absolutely stellar wheels!
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Those are cool looking wheels but I question the desire to go larger. Unless these are significantly lighter than stock, you may not be happy with the ride. I would seek out a test drive in a car with a similar setup. But they do look easier to clean than the Audi 20" wheels!!

Good luck with your choice!
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You guys may have a point on the wheels - But like wheels that completely fill the wells... The 20's just do it.
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22s destroy the A7. It becomes a 4 x 4 rather than Quattro. They're heavy, negatively affect acceleration, handling, braking, ride, speedometer, just about everything. At least it would be able to drive over curbs - might as well call it the A7 truck.

Notice that most of the shots are taken up high to minimize the 4x4 ride height
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jy3bgxCcKuI.

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Originally Posted by Quattrings
22s destroy the A7. It becomes a 4 x 4 rather than Quattro. They're heavy, negatively affect acceleration, handling, braking, ride, speedometer, just about everything. At least it would be able to drive over curbs - might as well call it the A7 truck.

Notice that most of the shots are taken up high to minimize the 4x4 ride height
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jy3bgxCcKuI.
That A7 is a base model - Hence it doesn't have the sport suspension... I have exactly 1.5" of clearance between my factory wheels and the wells. I have exactly 1.5" between my tire and the wheel well. A 22 will decrease that to just under an inch; w/ overall diameters measuring 27.4 (265/35/20) as compared to 28.3 (265/30/22)... It looks SICK, trust me! I don't "pimp" rides and ride high, I do my homework. The vehicle below looks decent... Even though it's lacking the S-Line exterior and has gaudy chrome mags.

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They do look good but how much do they weigh and how much $$?
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