Retiring for the winter

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Nov 5, 2013 | 06:03 PM

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mikemdd

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Originally Posted by DeerHunter

The S6 and S7 have the same brakes. The offset might be slightly different between the two, but wheels from one should fit the other.

Uh...before you go out and buy S6 wheels, I suggest you confirm first...

Nov 6, 2013 | 02:10 AM

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meridian

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I'll match the OEM rims to the S7. For winter tires does it matter whether they're 19 or 20 inch?

Nov 6, 2013 | 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by meridian

I'll match the OEM rims to the S7. For winter tires does it matter whether they're 19 or 20 inch?

My 2 cents - the narrower and taller (profile) tires offer better traction. Also, if you have 20" now, get the 19".

Nov 6, 2013 | 04:51 AM

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s5blitzer

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Meridian, I just responded to your PM.

Like I indicated to you, the look of the wheel is a very personal choice. Snow tire reviews can be done at TireRack. I got my S6 in January and decided to play it safe as it took too much time to research the exact fit and places like TireRack did not have the actual car for measurement purposes.

Not pushing Audi products but this link will let you see what your Winter wheels look for your S7.

http://microsites.audiusa.com/ngw/13...2_Brochure.pdf

Nov 6, 2013 | 07:57 AM

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clintb

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Originally Posted by meridian

I'll match the OEM rims to the S7. For winter tires does it matter whether they're 19 or 20 inch?

I kept my 20" OEM wheels for the winter setup.... took off the stock tires and mounted winter tires in their place

Then you can buy some fun new summer wheels, and put the stock tires back on them

Gives you great OEM/Traction for the winter

And fun Aftermarket/Performance for the summer

Nov 7, 2013 | 02:54 AM

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1banger

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From: Chesapeake, VA

I bought the 2013 S7 OEM Winter package. Got a good discount from the dealer. Came with the nice Audi Tire covers, the felt inserts.

I am happy with them. Not installed yet as it's not that cold here in Va Beach yet.

Nov 7, 2013 | 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by 1banger

I bought the 2013 S7 OEM Winter package. Got a good discount from the dealer. Came with the nice Audi Tire covers, the felt inserts.

I am happy with them. Not installed yet as it's not that cold here in Va Beach yet.

Thanks for sharing the pics. I like the style of these wheels over my S6 Audi wheels. Much easier to clean especially behind the spokes.