So - which car had the wheels first? the RS4 or the A8?
10-07-2008, 08:31 AM
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So - which car had the wheels first? the RS4 or the A8?
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I'm kind of annoyed seeing these wheels on more than one Audi. But if the RS4 isn't the original Audi with the wheels, then perhaps I'll just shut my big mouth.
I'm kind of annoyed seeing these wheels on more than one Audi. But if the RS4 isn't the original Audi with the wheels, then perhaps I'll just shut my big mouth.
10-07-2008, 08:46 AM
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updated link. so basically Audi is paying tribute to the RS4? I also see they're on the new A4.
<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/147423/audi-a4_2009_800x600_wallpaper_01.jpg"></center><p>I mean, I guess if a design works, then it should be used as seen fit - but wheels are oftentimes the only way to differentiate between a model's trims. While that logic may not apply here since they're different models, it just seems odd to me that they'd use the same wheel style on three separate models, including both their entry level and flagship vehicles.
10-07-2008, 09:20 AM
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And both RS6 designs...9 spoke which was a larger original RS4 design then
the 5-spoke like on my car is on everything...it is irritating when mine cost $900ea and yet is on A6 s-lines, A8s, and A4s/S4s now. The 9 spoke design in 04 was on the 2.7T S-line with a trunk spoiler that really is filtering down the idea. But also was the same as the 02 ALMS TT design and on and on.
They are clean designs that just look good (as they are essentially the ultimate in design thought on a particular body style) so its naturally going to happen with demand from consumers for it.
They are clean designs that just look good (as they are essentially the ultimate in design thought on a particular body style) so its naturally going to happen with demand from consumers for it.
