My 2014 SQ5 (Slow Build)

**osideaudi** · 10-06-2013 03:18 PM

So it took me a little while to get the wheels and then had some issues sourcing bolts but I finally got the wheels on this week. They're 20x9.5 MRR HR9's on Kumho Ecsta 4X 255/45/20 Let the photos begin...
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**scottisha** · 10-06-2013 04:22 PM

I like them a lot! I have "machined finished" wheels on my Golf and have been thinking of having them repainted in a Hyper-silver finish.

I'd like to see yours in the same solid finish. Still, your SQ5 looks sick!

Scott

**osideaudi** · 10-06-2013 04:31 PM

Thanks, I was iffy on which to do on a black vehicle. I'm sure I'll get sick of trying to keep them clean at some point, that'll be a good time to get them refinished. I think a slight drop will be next though.

**ibiski** · 10-06-2013 04:35 PM

To each his own, but these wheels are just unattractive and make the car look cheap. OE are much better looking, sorry.

**audirings4** · 10-06-2013 04:51 PM

^ Agreed. I wouldn't even use those for winter wheels.

**osideaudi** · 10-06-2013 05:00 PM

Find 21's that come in winter tires and I'll use those, for now these are what I like :)

**scottisha** · 10-06-2013 05:13 PM

Originally Posted by ibiski

To each his own, but these wheels are just unattractive and make the car look cheap. OE are much better looking, sorry.

I disagree. They look "classy" IMO.. Like something you would see on a Range Rover, but more aggressive looking. I say stick with these wheels, they are sweet.

**ibiski** · 10-06-2013 05:25 PM

Originally Posted by osideaudi

Find 21's that come in winter tires and I'll use those, for now these are what I like :)

Your Kumhos are all seasons, so why are you bringing up winter tires? Not sure of your objective, but why would you want 21" winter tires anyway? Why not buy a 20" or 19" winter tire/wheel set?

Scott: like I've said, everyone has different taste. They actually look OK on RR (though not exactly the same wheel), but it's a totally different beast than a smaller and sportier Q5.

**osideaudi** · 10-06-2013 05:31 PM

The 21's that came on the SQ5 were the OE wheels I had to work with. Hence the reason for purchasing a second set of wheels. The dude after you was the one that brought up "winter wheels" so I didn't bring it up, I was just responding to a prior comment.

Originally Posted by ibiski

Your Kumhos are all seasons, so why are you bringing up winter tires? Not sure of your objective, but why would you want 21" winter tires anyway? Why not buy a 20" or 19" winter tire/wheel set?

**ibiski** · 10-06-2013 05:38 PM

Originally Posted by osideaudi

The 21's that came on the SQ5 were the OE wheels I had to work with. Hence the reason for purchasing a second set of wheels. The dude after you was the one that brought up "winter wheels" so I didn't bring it up, I was just responding to a prior comment.

So you got rid of one of the best looking wheels that Audi made (referring to the 21" SQ5 wheel) and replaced them with these to use year round? Why not a dedicated 20" winter tire/wheel set? I'd imagine you get a hefty amount of snow in MD, no?

**osideaudi** · 10-06-2013 05:47 PM

Originally Posted by ibiski

So you got rid of one of the best looking wheels that Audi made (referring to the 21" SQ5 wheel) and replaced them with these to use year round? Why not a dedicated 20" winter tire/wheel set? I'd imagine you get a hefty amount of snow in MD, no?

Actually last year we didn't get any, DC is off and on. I still have the 21's that I'll switch out when the weather is warm enough and when I choose to. I lived in maine for 20 years and AS's served me fine (and that was with 2wd).

Honestly, I love the rims, I love black and silver, I love the concave and I love the fact that I have another set to use when I feel like it. I also love the fact that I own an SQ5, switching from an A4 to this is like switching from a bicycle to a jet for me.

oh and my favorite color is blue

**osideaudi** · 10-06-2013 05:48 PM

Another one for ski to hang on his office wall :)

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**Boom** · 10-06-2013 05:59 PM

Great looking wheels. Funny all the SQ5 owners are getting new wheels and I want the SQ5 wheels. lol

**VroomVroom** · 10-06-2013 06:54 PM

I confess...when you first mentioned them, I didn't think I'd like them.

And I was wrong.

I think they look terrific. Especially so against the black finish. Scott totally nailed it, IMO: CLASS. And they totally complement the o/s mirrors. Kudos. Run what you dig and screw the rest of us knuckleheads. :)

If I may - you mentioned having a great shop for detail and PPF work. I'd strongly recommend Opti-Coat Pro or equivalent on those wheels. Winter grime and salt...let alone brake dust...and all of those spokes. Oy.

**osideaudi** · 10-07-2013 04:49 AM

Thanks! Ill check it out. I'm interested on how easy they'll be to clean after its applied..

**Maitre Absolut** · 10-07-2013 06:25 AM

Originally Posted by ibiski

So you got rid of one of the best looking wheels that Audi made (referring to the 21" SQ5 wheel) and replaced them with these to use year round? Why not a dedicated 20" winter tire/wheel set? I'd imagine you get a hefty amount of snow in MD, no?

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i'll take the OE 21's off your hands :)

**osideaudi** · 10-07-2013 06:49 AM

Originally Posted by Maitre Absolut

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i'll take the OE 21's off your hands :)

Sorry, not looking to get rid of them.

**Boom** · 10-07-2013 03:22 PM

Originally Posted by osideaudi

Sorry, not looking to get rid of them.

If you do, I'll help. I got to maryland all the time. lol

**jareds941** · 10-07-2013 03:51 PM

First thing that came to mind:

Not a good first thing to come to mind. Not gonna see those on my S Q5 anytime soon...glad you dig them though! That's what its all about.

**ModBargains** · 10-08-2013 04:39 PM

Wow..Great shots! They really turned out super clean! Sorry for the headache with the bolts but really glad you got them on! Let me know if you need anything in the future and thank you for everything!

**scottisha** · 10-08-2013 05:06 PM

Originally Posted by jareds941

First thing that came to mind:

Not a good first thing to come to mind. Not gonna see those on my S Q5 anytime soon...glad you dig them though! That's what its all about.

Something is seriously off with your perception if the first thing that came to your mind was "Ford Edge"
I can understand if the wheels are not your "style" but by no means does his Audi look like a frickin Ford Edge.

**Bomiz** · 10-08-2013 07:55 PM

idk why they kind of remind me of Stasis wheels, which isn't a bad thing. The more I look at them the better I like them.

**jareds941** · 10-08-2013 11:09 PM

The wheels made me think of it. Not saying the Audi looks like a ford...saying the wheels on the audi made me think of the wheels on the edge.

**osideaudi** · 10-09-2013 03:37 AM

Originally Posted by scottisha

Something is seriously off with your perception if the first thing that came to your mind was "Ford Edge"
I can understand if the wheels are not your "style" but by no means does his Audi look like a frickin Ford Edge.

This is Fun :)

Thanks for the support guys. To those who don't like them, that's cool I understand its just an opinion.. that being said, I'll stop persuing my idea of rebadging my SQ5 as a ford edge.. I guess that mod will get even more criticism.. (Sarcasm for those who aren't from the east coast)

**scottisha** · 10-09-2013 07:07 AM

Originally Posted by osideaudi

This is Fun :)

Thanks for the support guys. To those who don't like them, that's cool I understand its just an opinion.. that being said, I'll stop persuing my idea of rebadging my SQ5 as a ford edge.. I guess that mod will get even more criticism.. (Sarcasm for those who aren't from the east coast)

Hell, you can build a Ford Edge that cost over $40k!

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**osideaudi** · 10-09-2013 07:51 AM

Originally Posted by scottisha

Hell, you can build a Ford Edge that cost over $40k!

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Whoo... would do that?? I mean a year later it's going to be worth 20k

**SpeedyFred** · 10-09-2013 09:55 AM

Nice wheels, they look classy. I agree that the oem wheels look sportier, but i like the concave look and fitment of the mrr's. Nice pics too btw

**audirings4** · 10-09-2013 10:07 AM

Originally Posted by scottisha

Hell, you can build a Ford Edge that cost over $40k!

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Ford will also give you incentives that will give you at least 4-5k off a new Edge.

**scottisha** · 10-09-2013 02:00 PM

Originally Posted by audirings4

Ford will also give you incentives that will give you at least 4-5k off a new Edge.

This is a true statement. I didn't pay MSRP for my Audi, so I can't imagine anyone paying MSRP for a Fod Edge.

Scott

**osideaudi** · 10-27-2013 04:18 PM

Chinese Food night!

**ModBargains** · 11-05-2013 09:14 AM

Looking sharp at night!

**osideaudi** · 11-09-2013 06:21 PM

Bored on a Saturday night.. waiting for my Black optic grille.. sigh guess I'll throw on my supercharged badges...

**josedebardi** · 11-10-2013 12:19 AM

Looks good mate, and reminds me I have the extra T's sat in the car for 2 weeks to make V6 TT (as I have the bi-turbo TDI). Gonna actually put them on today!

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**osideaudi** · 11-29-2013 05:02 AM

best radar money I've ever spent. Finally found a mirror mount that works! No more annoying windshield rattling!

9500ix mirror mount by SolomonsWrath, on Flickr

**laakness** · 11-29-2013 07:13 AM

Looks great!

**osideaudi** · 12-29-2013 07:11 AM

Fresh paint on the 21s

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**josedebardi** · 12-29-2013 07:16 AM

Hmmm, not sure about this! I like the two tone finish and pinstripe of the originals...
Will reserve judgement until they are on the car tho!

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**osideaudi** · 12-29-2013 07:50 AM

Originally Posted by josedebardi

Hmmm, not sure about this! I like the two tone finish and pinstripe of the originals...
Will reserve judgement until they are on the car tho!

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That's going to have to wait a few months until the cold weather clears :)

I liked grey tone on the rims but I didn't like to polished surface. Decided to go with a little darker of a grey though, turned out the way I wanted it. Considering doing a gloss black on my winter setup, but that I could care less about right now.