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RebelTDI

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2016 Audi Q5 TDI, 2016 BMW 535d Xdrive
Great choice! They look nice. If there are scrapes, you can get them polished and refinished. I had that done on my silver Goals and they look good as new. Definitely worth it.
 
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Matatk

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2011 A3 TDI Wagon
I like the stock ones other than keeping them clean from brake dust :mad:

Those look nice, too.

Picked up a set of winter rims yet? I still need to get a set. I believe it's 205/55 R16 on a 16x6.5 ET 50 VW/Audi rim if you want to downsize for better handling and cost.
 
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PeteZ06

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E320 CDI
Matatk said:
I like the stock ones other than keeping them clean from brake dust :mad:

Those look nice, too.

Picked up a set of winter rims yet? I still need to get a set. I believe it's 205/55 R16 on a 16x6.5 ET 50 VW/Audi rim if you want to downsize for better handling and cost.
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The tires are M+S tires... I'm hoping to get away with these all year round... if they don't do well then I'll pick up a set of designated winter wheels.
 
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PhunkFX

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Damn did everyone get a white A3, that is what I wanted... Mine is silver, my least favorite color, but it had all the options and packages I wanted.

Looks good man. The wheels made a nice improvement!
 
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PeteZ06

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Matatk said:
I like the stock ones other than keeping them clean from brake dust :mad:

Those look nice, too.

Picked up a set of winter rims yet? I still need to get a set. I believe it's 205/55 R16 on a 16x6.5 ET 50 VW/Audi rim if you want to downsize for better handling and cost.
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Found a steal on some older 16x7 Audi wheels and not mounted brand new Firestone Winterforce tires in a 205/60 size.. the 60 series adds .5" to the diameter over stock so I'll be fine. Just need to pick up a set of TPMS's.

Looking forward to snow :D:D


 
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03Springer

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2003 Golf GL+ 2013 A3 TDI
No TPMS on my 2013 A3. ABS sensors calculates tire diameter/rotation so when one is low on pressure the computers lights the ID10T light!
 
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PeteZ06

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Hmmm.. this is news to me. I just contacted my local Audi dealer to double check with them, the service guy asked for my VIN and according to him I am in fact running sensors.

So now I'm totally confused.

I did install them on the new 18's. And I already ordered them for the snow wheels, theyre only $50/set. So I'm going to install them just in case the Audi service guy is right.



I'll check with my owners manual later today and see if that mentions anything.
 
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meerschm

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2009 Jetta wagon DSG 08/08 205k buyback 1/8/18; replaced with 2017 Golf Wagon 4mo 1.8l CXBB
look in the glove box for a reset switch. sensor in the wheel TPMS do not use these.

a VCDS will provide direct feedback.
 
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PeteZ06

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meerschm said:
look in the glove box for a reset switch. sensor in the wheel TPMS do not use these.
a VCDS will provide direct feedback.
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If I'm understanding you right.. i should have a reset switch if I dont have sensors.. And there shouldn't be a switch if i do have sensors?


Why is audi showing a part number for sensors for my car?
 
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Matatk

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2011 A3 TDI Wagon
skramer said:
The A3 does not have a button in the glove box, it was in the the MFD
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What skramer said. Once you check/fill the tires to the correct psi, there is an option on the dash to reset the light. Vehicle has to be stopped in order to reset the light.
 
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