[ttuley]

Hey all first post here. Just bought the q5 last weekend. Love It!

Quick question, I want to get new rims for it (She has the OEM 18's). Are replicas worth buying?

 

[Chopper]

What replicas do you mean? Bear in mind any change in OEM spec will invalidate your insurance if not declared as a "modification" sad but true.

 

[ttuley]

I don't have a particular set in mind. But one of the companies that often comes up is http://hartmannwheels.com/. Does this company or any other produce quality replica rims? Because I can afford to buy the rims from audi, but if replicas are the same quality for half the price. I would buy those.

I understand the insurance bit.

 

[Chopper]

Some nice wheels there, which are you thinking? You could put some winter tyres on your 18's and use them as a winter set? Are you going to increase the diameter or stick with 18's. I much prefer my 20's on the Q, gives it a real presence.

 

[Kramer]

There are some Genuine Q5 20" wheels on ebay, supplied without tyres, for around £750. Would be a good option as some replica wheels are not as good as Audi originals, mainly the paint and strength etc.