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    B7 A4's with DPE Wheels - Anyone have them?

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    So I'm pretty close to getting a set of DPE wheels (20") and I was wondering if any guys on here have bought them. I've searched AZ and seen s4's/rs4's/and b6 a4's have them but not any B7's.

    Would I be the first? Give me some insight on what you guys think of their quality, finish, and such. I love HRE but I'm getting a great deal (can't speak specifics) and I don't want to pass these up.

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    Re: B7 A4's with DPE Wheels - Anyone have them?

    overall quality is pretty good, i went through a few good size potholes and they came out unscathed.

    Customer support experience that I had was really good. I had a minor issue with the caps decal peeling and they took care of it right away and sent me a new set.

    I'd say the only complaint for me is the clearcoat started peeling about 3 months in on couple of the wheels. Also - it took a while for the wheels to be finished. 6-8 weeks is more like 9-12 wks to be exact but that's usually the way it is with custom wheels with my previous experiences.

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    Re: B7 A4's with DPE Wheels - Anyone have them?

    How did they resolve the issue with the centercaps (I might need a new pair since these are used) and did you get the finish fixed?

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    Re: B7 A4's with DPE Wheels - Anyone have them?

    I had a set of my b5 s4 and they were pretty solid.

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    Re: B7 A4's with DPE Wheels - Anyone have them?

    Any complaints?

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    Re: B7 A4's with DPE Wheels - Anyone have them?

    I am running DPE S-5s on my B7 for almost a year now with no complaints. They are going in to get re-finshed at the end of November. Being re-finished due to some curbrash and I am going to get the barrels re-done in black.
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    Re: B7 A4's with DPE Wheels - Anyone have them?

    Quote Originally Posted by nsmith12 View Post
    How did they resolve the issue with the centercaps (I might need a new pair since these are used) and did you get the finish fixed?
    i emailed their customer service and explained the situation and they just sent me a brand new set of centercaps (which i received the next day - totally unexpected).

    with the clearcoat - I got busy with work so it's still unresolved. hardly noticeable and minor unless you stare at it so it's not bugging me all that much.

    I'm a little bored with the current color I have right now so I'm most likely going to take the extreme route and just have it all repainted with a new color locally.

    The only complaint I have is that the stem is located on the inside of the barrel. Very asthetically pleasing but PITA to add air.

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    Re: B7 A4's with DPE Wheels - Anyone have them?

    I feel you on the stem location- same thing for my Mayas. So what did you pay for your set if you don't mind me asking?

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    Re: B7 A4's with DPE Wheels - Anyone have them?

    YGPM bud

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    Re: B7 A4's with DPE Wheels - Anyone have them?

    Tina has DPE's. She's pretty hot.
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    Re: B7 A4's with DPE Wheels - Anyone have them?

    theres that one nice white A4 with DPEs.

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    Re: B7 A4's with DPE Wheels - Anyone have them?

    I've had GT7's for 2 years. They are solid rims in my opinion.

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    Re: B7 A4's with DPE Wheels - Anyone have them?

    I'm hearing good things, anyone wanna post pics?

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    Re: B7 A4's with DPE Wheels - Anyone have them?

    Quote Originally Posted by nsmith12 View Post
    So I'm pretty close to getting a set of DPE wheels (20") and I was wondering if any guys on here have bought them. I've searched AZ and seen s4's/rs4's/and b6 a4's have them but not any B7's.

    Would I be the first? Give me some insight on what you guys think of their quality, finish, and such. I love HRE but I'm getting a great deal (can't speak specifics) and I don't want to pass these up.
    Before getting a good deal on my wheels was considering DPE. Definately a quality wheel

    (Ended up with Champion SDS Invidia)

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    Re: B7 A4's with DPE Wheels - Anyone have them?

    I have DPEs and love them, however I have a b6.

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    Veteran Member Four Rings Sharkfin's Avatar
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    Re: B7 A4's with DPE Wheels - Anyone have them?

    Yeah Tony I've seen pics of yours and I'm glad you've liked em. Any issues?

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    Re: B7 A4's with DPE Wheels - Anyone have them?

    Only issue I've had is the polished lips are a bitch to clean but that can be said for any wheel. So no, I have not had any problems!

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