Black wheels - Confused on which model!

boosted135 said:

Hi there!

So we're about to purchase an SEL 4Motion Taos, in the Darker Blue, but we really want black wheels. The dealer told us they don't come on the SEL but I keep seeing SELs on the web/YouTube with the factory black wheels, and VW.com configurator shows the SEL with black wheels. Is there anyone who can sort this out for me?

Tldr; can I get black wheels (factory) in SEL trim?

Thank you!

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Hi..I negotiated the purchase of a 2022 Taos SEL 4 Motion in late September, 2021 and took delivery about a month ago.. I told VW salesperson as part of the deal I wanted the stock 19 inch tires with alloys swapped for 18 inch tires with the black wheel options for no additional charge (since the 19 inch tires are more expensive and could be sold as an upgrade on another Taos model on their lot). They agreed and swapped me with 18" Pirelli tires/ with the black wheels- and it looks fabulous with the Pure Gray color I have. My total purchase price was $500 below MSRP for a standard Taos SEL 4 Motion (with Friends and Family discount). My primary residence is Phoenix, AZ so I am okay with these Pirellis but have seen some online reviews that they are suboptimal in snow conditions- so I would advise if you are planning on driving the Taos much in snow conditions -you should be certain to get good performing M & S all season tires on any wheel swap you negotiate.