From Summer to Winter

21 10 2008

Snow season is not far off and it’s time to change those 19s out to some dedicated winter tires to ensure you have traction when you need it most. Konrad brought in his B6 S4 to change from his 19″ Forged Hartmann DTM-7s to a set of 17″ Hartmann RS6-172HCs with Dunlop snow tires.
The 19″ DTM-7s look great on Konrads Grey S4, the Bridgestone RE-750s are a decent tire for rain use but not recommended for snow which we do get a bit of around here.

 Audi B6 S4 on Grey Hartmann Forged DTM-7 wheels

The Hartmann Forged wheels have been very popular on the B6 and B7 S4s due to their combination of light weight and high strength.

 Audi B6 S4 on Grey Hartmann Forged DTM-7 wheels

The aggressive ET32 offset of the forged wheels pushes the face of the wheel right to the edge of the fender without rubbing.

 Audi B6 S4 on Grey Hartmann Forged DTM-7 wheels

Konrad has the smaller A4 sport style centercaps, the Hartmann forged wheels will accept a variety of OEM Audi centercaps.

 Audi B6 S4 on Grey Hartmann Forged DTM-7 wheels

These were finished in a custom Porsche grey finish, Hartmann offers the wheels in either a polished or flat black powdercoated finish.

 Audi B6 S4 on Grey Hartmann Forged DTM-7 wheels

Konrad took advantage of our Achtoberfest sale to save a bit on the 172-HC wheels. He ordered in the Dunlop snow tires through our link to Tire Rack for free mounting and balancing and since he’s local he saved on sales tax on the tires as well. The same centercap and lug caps that were used on the forged wheels were transferred over to the 172-HCs and he was all set!

 Audi B6 S4 on 17 inch Hartmann RS6 - 172 HC wheels

The Hartmann RS6 - 172HC is available in 17″ and 18″, the 17×8.0″ ET35 version was chosen for winter usage.

 Audi B6 S4 on 17 inch Hartmann RS6 - 172 HC wheels

The “HC” of the 172HC stands for “High Clearance” as Hartmann designed these wheels to be able to fit Audis with large brakes which other wheels may not fit.

 Audi B6 S4 on 17 inch Hartmann RS6 - 172 HC wheels

The 172-HC can use an OEM Audi centercap which we have available for $60-set, a nice savings from dealer costs.

 Audi B6 S4 on 17 inch Hartmann RS6 - 172 HC wheels

Thanks Konrad!


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