Q7 Now Ready for Winter
11-11-2017, 07:46 AM
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I wanted to reuse my OE 2012 Q7 18" winter set with Michelin X-Ice tires on (less than 1/32" worn), but as the bolt pattern changed for new generation Q7s - it was not feasible. I've ended up selling the set - to good hands. I firmly believe that the less alloy and the more rubber in winter set is - the better this set is for winter driving. So, I've ordered 18" rims with Blizzaks DM-V2 on them from the Tire Rack and have them installed about three weeks ago. It was a pleasant surprise how nice a ride the Blizzaks offer - perhaps more quiet and smooth than Michelins X-Ice which I've used on my other three vehicles before... Another surprise - I actually do like the rims from the Tire Rack available for this size of tires. They did look fairly mediocre on the web-site, but in real life they match well Orca Black Q7.
Is there any chance you can post-up a picture of the TR 18" package? My wife traded her Honda Odyssey for a new Q7 and we've got stock Honda wheels with Pirelli Winter Sports that are useless to us. I need to find a good winter option for her Q7 and would love to see the 18" option on that vehicle. There are so many tire choices in 18", but 19 and 20 are somewhat limited..
11-11-2017, 07:52 AM
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Is there any chance you can post-up a picture of the TR 18" package? My wife traded her Honda Odyssey for a new Q7 and we've got stock Honda wheels with Pirelli Winter Sports that are useless to us. I need to find a good winter option for her Q7 and would love to see the 18" option on that vehicle. There are so many tire choices in 18", but 19 and 20 are somewhat limited..
NEVERMIND: I see the picture above; it was right under my nose!!
11-11-2017, 06:26 PM
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sorry if this is a stupid question but i'm coming off a lexus and the car has a active TPMS sensor on each wheel, does the audi has them too? i read somewhere that audi uses an indirect TPMS, so it uses the ABS system to relay back the tire pressure data.. today i just bought my winter setup so i was thinking if i need to get the TPMS sensor and if i do what frequency is it for the Q7?
11-11-2017, 06:59 PM
#15
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That looks pretty good. I was considering the same set. Was it a drop-in replacement for the OEM 20s - no issues with brake clearance etc?
Did you look into compatible Audi (or plain) caps? That MSW logo is the one thing that rubs me the wrong way about those wheels.
Did you look into compatible Audi (or plain) caps? That MSW logo is the one thing that rubs me the wrong way about those wheels.
11-12-2017, 04:12 PM
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sorry if this is a stupid question but i'm coming off a lexus and the car has a active TPMS sensor on each wheel, does the audi has them too? i read somewhere that audi uses an indirect TPMS, so it uses the ABS system to relay back the tire pressure data.. today i just bought my winter setup so i was thinking if i need to get the TPMS sensor and if i do what frequency is it for the Q7?
11-12-2017, 04:17 PM
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Agree about the MSW center caps... No, I did not look for Audi caps replacements, not yet. No issues with brakes clearance. When I was in buying process, a guy from the TR told me that their owner drives Q7 with the same winter set on.
12-04-2017, 06:43 PM
#18
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Removed the MSW center caps using an old trick with sticky Velcro:
Here are a couple of pics (sorry, wheels are not very clean it was raining and snowing a bit this evening):
12-04-2017, 07:30 PM
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My aftermarket black Audi center caps for MSW Type 48 wheels finally arrived. They are of decent quality - exactly as pictured on Amazon.com:
https://www.amazon.com/Hanway-4pcs-W...mm+center+caps
https://www.amazon.com/Hanway-4pcs-W...mm+center+caps
12-05-2017, 07:31 AM
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