Thanks for the suggestion. I will have a look at sizes to see if they have a 7.5 X 17" wheel model with ET51 offset.

 

Or you can try MSW 24 model.


They are 17x7.5J ET48. It's perfect

 

Really look nice but I want to stay within the Swiss homologation parameters. ET48 would not be acceptable. The Swiss police and insurers will be quick to identify me as the party at fault if I don't have the homologated equipment in the event of an accident.

The good news is that I found a good looking wheel that has the exact specifications. It's a VW Passat option and is called "Salamanca". It comes in silver or black gloss finish:
Original VW Passat B7 17 Zoll Alufelgen Salamanca Continental Sommerreifen BLACK | eBay. I like the idea of black gloss as it would probably look good with the black gloss roof, front and rear trim.

BTW, the offset size in the above eBay ad is not 51 but I'm just showing it here for the image. It does exist in ET51...

Any views?

 

Gr1zly was right: the wheels on this car are so unique that even Audi didn't want to fit the VW wheels. They said I should ask VW if the bolts and centre clearance fit, and the parts guy from VW said that he couldn't tell and could only give me answer by trying to fit one. But that would mean having to order one and forking out ~€650 (without the tyre). If it didn't fit, then I wouldn't get a refund!

So it looks like I'll have to make do with the 6 X 16 rims and Dunlop 3D 195 50 tyres...at least they make financial sense ( "only" ~€340 per wheel with tyre).

 

quick pic with my neighbors ride

 

The A1 Quattro is in great company!

Do you have any photos that show the winter wheels on the car?

Thanks

 

Can you maybe e-mail me the original photo (in full size) if i PM you my address?

 

Wow this A1 looks HUGE! Anyway that is really a nice car!

 

thanks!

I don''t have winter wheels yet.

mixtape will send it tomorrow

 

Last week we were making some stuff for Polish automotive magazine

here is small teaser, next week I should have more pics