For those fans of Weathertech floor mats
04-30-2016, 05:48 AM
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They're from a company in Northern California thru eBay. Exact same specs as the 20 inch that currently come standard on the new Q7 (20x9, ET33, 5x112).
Audi changed the new Q7 to a 5x112 bolt pattern from 5x130 which makes a lot more Audi OEM & replicas capable of being used.
When I ordered the tires, we pulled one wheel and test fit the new one - no problems, lots of caliper clearance, etc. Figured they would since they are same as stock but just wanted to make sure. The tire dealer commented that they appear to be very good quality.
First time I've ever gone as far as having dedicated winter & summer tires, but I really liked the 21 inch option and I couldn't see driving on the summer tires for a few months & then discarding them for 21 inch all seasons. The Blizzaks are dedicated winter, so less of a compromise.
Audi changed the new Q7 to a 5x112 bolt pattern from 5x130 which makes a lot more Audi OEM & replicas capable of being used.
When I ordered the tires, we pulled one wheel and test fit the new one - no problems, lots of caliper clearance, etc. Figured they would since they are same as stock but just wanted to make sure. The tire dealer commented that they appear to be very good quality.
First time I've ever gone as far as having dedicated winter & summer tires, but I really liked the 21 inch option and I couldn't see driving on the summer tires for a few months & then discarding them for 21 inch all seasons. The Blizzaks are dedicated winter, so less of a compromise.
04-30-2016, 08:18 AM
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20" Wheels for Audi A8 A6 A5 A7 Q5 Tiguan Set of Four 20x9 0 inch 35 Rims Set | eBay
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04-30-2016, 09:57 AM
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These are the wheels (although mine have a 33 offset & these say they're 35) & I'm 99% sure this is the seller (I don't do E-Bay, so my son ordered them on his account). This is the price I paid & I know they were in Walnut, CA but the shipment came from New Jersey. Very quick shipping to Chicago area.
20" Wheels for Audi A8 A6 A5 A7 Q5 Tiguan Set of Four 20x9 0 inch 35 Rims Set | eBay
20" Wheels for Audi A8 A6 A5 A7 Q5 Tiguan Set of Four 20x9 0 inch 35 Rims Set | eBay
05-08-2016, 07:39 AM
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FWIW, the Weathertech first and second row floor mats are in stock on their website now. 2017 Audi Q7 WeatherTech Automotive Accessories | WeatherTech.com
05-08-2016, 07:56 AM
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I have to say I am not sure I like them. The huge weather tech logo and the look of rigid plastic vs the soft rubber of the OEM mats. I would love to see actual pictures and feedback from someone who buys them.
05-08-2016, 12:31 PM
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I was "given" OEM mats on my car deal - of course that's relevant since I really DID pay for the things. I've been waiting for these to be made so I can dump the OEM's...they were intended as temp's only while waiting on the real thing.
I wish I had stock in WT - they put out quality products, made in America. Great customer service and quick shipping. May be a bit more expensive, but well worth it in my opinion. Btw, their cargo mat far surpasses the OEM mat.
05-08-2016, 01:43 PM
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Like zekeman said, the weathertech floorliners are bulletproof and despite being a firmer plastic material, are grippy enough to not be an issue with foot slippage. The soft rubber on the oem all-weather mats wear out fairly easily. I'm on my 2nd set of oem rubber mats on our SQ5 (only because I got them for free) because the heel from my right foot would eventually wear out a spot, so I would never buy again with my own money. I have weathertechs on all other cars past and current and they hold up much better from wear and tear. Also, the weathertechs don't have that nasty rubber-chemically stink like the oem rubber mats do when they're new.
The weathertech sticker easily peels off and you can put your own custom decal on there. Someone from the other Audi forum got very creative and used a "supercharged" fender badge to replace the weathertech decal, and the same badge-engineering would make sense on the Q7 as well.. or perhaps a quattro badge
The weathertech sticker easily peels off and you can put your own custom decal on there. Someone from the other Audi forum got very creative and used a "supercharged" fender badge to replace the weathertech decal, and the same badge-engineering would make sense on the Q7 as well.. or perhaps a quattro badge
05-14-2016, 10:41 AM
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Just got the front floor liners (2nd row comes on Tuesday). I'm happy with them, but perhaps not a thrilled as I thought I'd be. The fit is pretty good, but they don't lay flat at all the edges. In particular, the part that lays over the door sill. There's a small gap under its edge due to the stiffness of the material.
I'm hoping that after it sits out in the sun on a hot day, everything will relax and these areas will lay flat. I like that they protect up the side walls a bit, but I kind of wish they had just stopped at the carpet edge in the door sill area.
Contrary to another post, they do have a noticeable odor. We'll see how long that takes to dissipate.
Overall, they should be an improvement over the OEM rubber mats that I had in my 2012 Q7 as I think they will last longer and be more protective.
Photos are attached. Since taking the photos, I have already peeled off the WeatherTech decals, which came off very easily and left no visible residue.
I'm hoping that after it sits out in the sun on a hot day, everything will relax and these areas will lay flat. I like that they protect up the side walls a bit, but I kind of wish they had just stopped at the carpet edge in the door sill area.
Contrary to another post, they do have a noticeable odor. We'll see how long that takes to dissipate.
Overall, they should be an improvement over the OEM rubber mats that I had in my 2012 Q7 as I think they will last longer and be more protective.
Photos are attached. Since taking the photos, I have already peeled off the WeatherTech decals, which came off very easily and left no visible residue.
05-14-2016, 10:51 AM
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Looks good! It should settle... all the other weathertech floorliners I've had in other cars have. Great design, IMO. It's so melted ice from your shoes in winter or fluid from the latte machiatto you just dropped will drain out of the car and not into the carpet.
I look forward to the 2nd row pics...
I look forward to the 2nd row pics...
05-14-2016, 09:03 PM
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Just got the front floor liners (2nd row comes on Tuesday). I'm happy with them, but perhaps not a thrilled as I thought I'd be. The fit is pretty good, but they don't lay flat at all the edges. In particular, the part that lays over the door sill. There's a small gap under its edge due to the stiffness of the material.
I'm hoping that after it sits out in the sun on a hot day, everything will relax and these areas will lay flat. I like that they protect up the side walls a bit, but I kind of wish they had just stopped at the carpet edge in the door sill area.
Contrary to another post, they do have a noticeable odor. We'll see how long that takes to dissipate.
Overall, they should be an improvement over the OEM rubber mats that I had in my 2012 Q7 as I think they will last longer and be more protective.
Photos are attached. Since taking the photos, I have already peeled off the WeatherTech decals, which came off very easily and left no visible residue.
I'm hoping that after it sits out in the sun on a hot day, everything will relax and these areas will lay flat. I like that they protect up the side walls a bit, but I kind of wish they had just stopped at the carpet edge in the door sill area.
Contrary to another post, they do have a noticeable odor. We'll see how long that takes to dissipate.
Overall, they should be an improvement over the OEM rubber mats that I had in my 2012 Q7 as I think they will last longer and be more protective.
Photos are attached. Since taking the photos, I have already peeled off the WeatherTech decals, which came off very easily and left no visible residue.
The do relax after being heated in the sun - my cargo mat had a curl to it after I got it out of the box about a month ago but now it's perfect. The odor goes away after several days and it completely unnoticeable. As far as improvement over the OEM's and lasting longer? Night and day difference - several years from now the only thing you will likely see are scratches from debris you track in on your shoes. Sure wish I could buy stock in the company, they have improved consistently each year and continue to expand their product line.
I'm sure you will be happy with them.
