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#21 ·
I just pulled the trigger on a set of 275/45r19 Conti DWS ... I am going to stick with my stock 19" Terra's for now... give these tires a shot. I'd love to pick up a set of the new 2011 Touareg 20" wheels down the road... they look sweet!
 
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mjw930 said:
If that's the case then I stand corrected. The "Hartmann" wheels I looked at did not have "Germany" stamped anywhere on them so perhaps they were misrepresented to me.

I still think it's too much for knockoffs. Anyone know what factory wheels go for?
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I hear ya. You can trust me on this, since I do own a set. Before I installed them, I specifically remember inspecting the inside of the mag as they were sitting in my garage, mouth salivating, to search for...well, anything interesting really. Then my eyeballs opened in shock, as I stumbled across to the "raised" stamp "Made(or Manufactured..forget the word now)in Germany." Call me an idiot, but that little discovery made me feel happy. Prior to that, I had no idea where those mags were made.

You also must take into account, that quite a few aftermarket mags do not take into account load rating. For some this might not be important. For me it is a must!



 
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volkswagendude said:
I hear ya. You can trust me on this, since I do own a set. Before I installed them, I specifically remember inspecting the inside of the mag as they were sitting in my garage, mouth salivating, to search for...well, anything interesting really. Then my eyeballs opened in shock, as I stumbled across to the "raised" stamp "Made(or Manufactured..forget the word now)in Germany." Call me an idiot, but that little discovery made me feel happy. Prior to that, I had no idea where those mags were made.

You also must take into account, that quite a few aftermarket mags do not take into account load rating. For some this might not be important. For me it is a must!
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I too would have been pleasently surprised. Although there really isn't a "Hartmann" manufacturing plant (they are an importer) it sounds like the source their wheels from reputable companies that probably make OEM wheels for VAG. Good to know.

BTW, I checked on line and with discounting you can find OEM VW and Audi wheels in the $400 - $500 range in 20".

I remember when Mille Migla used to get a bad wrap until people started seeing what crap was coming out of China. RH ALURAD is another company that makes their wheels in Germany and commands a higher price. Aside from being quite heavy they also seem to be very high quality.
 
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mjw930 said:
I too would have been pleasently surprised. Although there really isn't a "Hartmann" manufacturing plant (they are an importer) it sounds like the source their wheels from reputable companies that probably make OEM wheels for VAG. Good to know.

BTW, I checked on line and with discounting you can find OEM VW and Audi wheels in the $400 - $500 range in 20".

I remember when Mille Migla used to get a bad wrap until people started seeing what crap was coming out of China. RH ALURAD is another company that makes their wheels in Germany and commands a higher price. Aside from being quite heavy they also seem to be very high quality.
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Where are you finding OEM 20" in the $400-500 range??
 
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shumopper said:
Looking to get a set of RS4 wheels for my Touareg2. These are the ones:
ACHTUNING RS4

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Need some suggestions on tire sizes.
I dont want to ride on rubber bands, i like a bit of sidewall for added ride comfort and also wheel protection.

What size would you suggest. Currently running stock suspension. I can foresee a set of H&R Spring in the future, but not right now.

Thanks for the help
steve
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Also interested in this wheel. Have you bought it? Are you going 20" or 22"? Anybody else with this wheel that can share pictures.
 
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ÜBERV10 said:
I too have that size on a set of oem 20's.... Marked improvement over stock 18's in both comfort and feel. Should be the perfect size for those rs4 rims!
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Stock size, 275/40-20. Not understanding why people insist on using improper size tires????

Ride comfort is much more a matter of tire construction than the 13mm difference in sidewall height.

If you want more sidewall go with a smaller diameter rim, it's really that simple.
 
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