I also think they look cheap and nasty.
Did you graduate from Charm school?
No, but i did graduate from Honesty School and with honours from I'm Not Going to Kiss Your Ass for Scene Points School.
....Funny but I didn't get on with your posting style (sometimes) at first but now I don't take it personally and respect your honesty. I'm similar to you in some respects but I possibly choose my words more diplomatically (sometimes!).
I don't like these rings either but then I don't like any of the silvery bits VW have added to the Mk6.
I think TC is right - They're a bit crude because of their thickness.