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Old 08-19-2018, 04:45 AM
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Wow, those wheels are uglier than the other 20" offerings. I think the standard 19" wheels look better. I just can't get over how much these wheels look like the below wheels.



Come to think of it, some of the new Audi A5/S5 designs look very similar to the Hyndai grill/headlights and now wheels.
Old 08-19-2018, 05:51 AM
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+size wheels and low profile tires offer no handling benefits.

The only reason supercars have huge wheels is to fit their huge brakes.
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Audi seems intent on offering ugly asymmetrical wheels this generation whenever possible. The B8s had a much nicer selection of wheel designs in general.
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Turns out Audiusa.com's website had pictures of the 20" black optic / 2-tone wheels.
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I think they look fine and will look even better in person.

I'm really not a fan of these wheels, I saw them in person this past weekend and they are by far the worst of all the options.

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I know a lot of people like the milled wheels but to me the spokes just look too fat or what not. I like the thinner spokes on the 20" trapezoidal wheels even if they are asymmetrical. You can see more of the rotors and calipers which looks more sporty to me.
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Originally Posted by heymoe
I know a lot of people like the milled wheels but to me the spokes just look too fat or what not. I like the thinner spokes on the 20" trapezoidal wheels even if they are asymmetrical. You can see more of the rotors and calipers which looks more sporty to me.
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Meh. As far as I'm concerned the only issue is keeping them clean. All these designs are a pain to clean the brake dust off.
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[QUOTE=ArvX147;25198678]I think they look fine and will look even better in person.

I'm really not a fan of these wheels, I saw them in person this past weekend and they are by far the worst of all the options.

I seen those wheels on a little "Hot Wheels" car the other day!
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Originally Posted by heymoe
I know a lot of people like the milled wheels but to me the spokes just look too fat or what not. I like the thinner spokes on the 20" trapezoidal wheels even if they are asymmetrical. You can see more of the rotors and calipers which looks more sporty to me.
I agree, they do seem exaggerated or over styled, as in, too much wheel!


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