Aggressive Wheel Thread (S3)

[ndk83]

I posted this on AudiSport but i thought i should do it here as well.

Id like to use this thread to start documenting different setups and finding out which setup works best.
Some people like slammed and tucked, while others care more about drivability and maintaing almost close to stock setups. My predicament is that I lean more towards the stance , i want a lil poke,, but i, more of a coilover/handling guy and still need the ability to tear up the mountain roads aggressively. On my previous car i ran an aggressive setup with wide wheels, and although it looked good, it killed the drive. This time around id like to find that happy medium between stance and driveability

This thread isnt about personal preference, and i hope it doesn't get derailed because of that and/or Mono.Pur . The outcome of this thread is to document different setups and find out
the most aggressive setup you can run without any fender mods,
which setups required fender rolling,
and what setups work for slammed/stanced look.
it also seems like the sedan s3 can run a more aggressive setup than the hatch
Issues with rear wheels hitting struts on wider wheels. (has anyone succesfuly run a 10.5?)
Oil pan issues on lowered cars similar to the 8P guys.
If your interested in posting your setups, please provide wheels specs tire sizes, suspensions mods, fender mods etc.

So far, Rabbit222's car is running the most aggressive setup (that ive come a cross) on this site.

His specs:
20x8.5+40 plus a 10mm spacer
235/3520 tire size.
No fender mods, no rubbing.






I think his car is one of the nicest S3's out there. There are more aggressive setups out there, but the Ch-R titanium wheels on sepang blue S3 go unbelievably well together that. Plus i understood that this setup has no rubbing issues and maintains driveability. Win.

Now out in the land of the rising sun, probably one of the first modified S3's and the only true "aggressive" setup out there.

19x8.5+32 plus a 5mm spacer
19x10+36
tires:225/35/19 and 245/35/19
NEX Coilovers SS-type
Modified rear fender








This set up is super aggressive and not for the faint of heart. Those rear fenders were pulled out 15mm to accommodate the larger wheels. I think this looks bad ass. definitely an aggressive setup.



Another Setup in Japan that has me going nuts is this one. unfortunately i couldnt find the exact specs but the setup seems similar to Rabit222's setup.

20x8.5
KW V3 cols

[ndk83]

S3 Sedan vs S3 Hatch.
The sedan seems like it can take a lower offset wheel, which is strange, since they are the same car/chassis. Its possible that the since most panels are different, that the S3 sedan has wider fenders.
My assumption is based on the MTM and BBS AUdi S3 that they showcased the BBS XA wheels on. In 19" those wheels only come in + 45 and +32. clearly from the pics below its the +32 offset wheel, but its very possible that they fitted also spacers. but for now i have to assume they didn't, until proven others wise.

19x8.5 +32
235/35/19




versus on Rabit222's sedan.
20x8.5+30
235/35/20



We can ignore the difference in wheel diameter , but by looking at the offsets and widths alone youd expect the sedan to poke an extra 2mm more than the hatch, but the hatchback seems to poke more with a higher offset wheel. again its possible that they are using spacers on the hatch.

[ndk83]

And just to throw this in there, the look i want to end up with poke is something along the lines of this:
The car is on air, but this is the drive height. I think on coils with a setup like this on an 8v will be straight gangster.

The 8V chassis can run alot more aggressive wheels than the 8P chassis and it seems the MK7 Golf R.
The photo above is on a 19x9+41 with 215/35/19 tires. I dont mind a bit of stretch, but for aggressive driving and peace of mind i think the lowest id like to run on a 19 is 225/35

[wukui]

Nice bro! I prefer 19" is agressive and smooth driving.. But i do like rabbit built is clean


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[zarraz]

these are nice pictures, love the front splitter on the black s3, where can I get that splitter, I have a set of 19x9.5 +40 v810 waiting to go on, I have them in the forsale section, want to go 20 inch, if they sell, if not I,ll put them on. same with coilovers got a set of kw v1 this was before my car got switched to mag ride, so I have these for sale as well, if they sell I,ll put on springs, if not, i,ll put these on and buy the mag ride modual delete, still have to wait till summer for all these mods, but that splitter I really want one

[slvrb7]

You may not clear 9.5 on the strut, but I'm curious to see. I run 19x9 et45 works great could be a slight more agressive.

[slvrb7]

[zarraz]

I am told the wheel fits, but after all the suspension is done, I am not sure, but I know of a white s3 with some 19x9.5 +40 avant garde and it fit on the car, with no issues, but I have my wheels for sale as I like the look of 20 inch wheels more on the s3 then the 19,s

[hjvelez]

Are those rse10? What tires are you using? Do you have a side shot?


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[slvrb7]

Yes re10 on 255/35

[Audijess1972]

Unbelievable! Almost makes me wish I'd gone ahead and got the S4 instead of my A6. I know this is an S3 thread, but it would have been to small for me, so S4...

[ModdedEuros]

Some nice looking S3's in here. Still undecided what to run on ours once winter is gone

[mattchow]

You may not clear 9.5 on the strut, but I'm curious to see. I run 19x9 et45 works great could be a slight more agressive.

why didn't you wait for the rse10 with et40? i just got mine mounted on the car, looks pretty flush without rubbing.

[slvrb7]

Lowered and didn't want to lose more turning radius I may try a 40 next but 19x8.5 with a 245 tire

[ndk83]

these are nice pictures, love the front splitter on the black s3, where can I get that splitter, I have a set of 19x9.5 +40 v810 waiting to go on, I have them in the forsale section, want to go 20 inch, if they sell, if not I,ll put them on. same with coilovers got a set of kw v1 this was before my car got switched to mag ride, so I have these for sale as well, if they sell I,ll put on springs, if not, i,ll put these on and buy the mag ride modual delete, still have to wait till summer for all these mods, but that splitter I really want one

Front Splitter (and rear spoiler) are form this company called Makeover in Japan, these are not released yet.

[hjvelez]

why didn't you wait for the rse10 with et40? i just got mine mounted on the car, looks pretty flush without rubbing.

Do you have pics of that? What tire are you using? Are you at stock height?


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[ProjectA3]

19x9 ET42 all around
1552 Touren SC 3 piece
Michelin pilot Super Sport in 235/35/19
Wheels will clear TTRS brakes



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[DustS4]

damn, somebody beat me to the rse10's. You guys think that the 19 x 9 et 40's will work?

[ProjectA3]

im 19x9 ET42 with zero issues what so ever. even with 4 people in my car and it lowered i haven't rubbed once.

[slvrb7]

There are multiple s3s on the rse10s I will be swapping mine soon for something a bit lighter and more rare.

[ProjectA3]

There are multiple s3s on the rse10s I will be swapping mine soon for something a bit lighter and more rare.

speaking of rare, mine are the only set of TourenSC wheels IN THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD :)

[ndk83]

Nice!!! Those look good.

[ndk83]

Another one.

A3 Sline
Sttutgart ST9 wheels
19 x 8.5 +42
19 x 9.5+35
stock height.
235x35x19

[Flying Tomatoes]

Love this thread. Lots of good info in here guys. Keep it up!

[mattchow]

Do you have pics of that? What tire are you using? Are you at stock height?


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It's been raining here, so only one photo via instagram.

19x9 Neuspeed RSe10 et40. 225/35/19 Federal 595EVO, Lowered on KW v1.



I'm thinking about installing 5 mm spacers soon.

[Nameless1]

There are multiple s3s on the rse10s I will be swapping mine soon for something a bit lighter and more rare.

Funny you mention that. I was thinking about getting these rims too, but now that I see them pop up more, I might go a different direction. I really like that they are lightweight and not that expensive. Let me know if you decide to sell them.

[mattchow]

[ModdedEuros]

It's been raining here, so only one photo via instagram.

19x9 Neuspeed RSe10 et40. 225/35/19 Federal 595EVO, Lowered on KW v1.



I'm thinking about installing 5 mm spacers soon.

These look great. Prob going with Neuspeeds on ours as well come spring.

If you still need 5mm spacers, H&R is still on sale for another 10% (just click add to cart to get the discount)
http://www.moddedeuros.com/audi/s3/8...sories/spacers

[Alex@TAG]

Here is a teaser of our newest setup on our TAG Project S3

ADV05S MV1CS Wheels in Oil Bronze finish
Front- 19x8.5 ET42
Rear - 19x8.5 ET36
255/30/19 Pirelli Pzero Silver
KW V3

Thoughts?

[ModdedEuros]

^liking the color. we were thinking of going bronze/gold on our sepang

[djtroy]

Im running 20x9 ET38 235/30

[Alex@TAG]

^liking the color. we were thinking of going bronze/gold on our sepang

Ahh that would be amazing! We had our Sepang Blue RS5 a few years back on Satin Bronze HRE P44SC. Just looked perfect!

[GermanWaldo]

Here is a teaser of our newest setup on our TAG Project S3

ADV05S MV1CS Wheels in Oil Bronze finish
Front- 19x8.5 ET42
Rear - 19x8.5 ET36
255/30/19 Pirelli Pzero Silver
KW V3

Thoughts?

Did you guys have to do any fender tab mods for this to fit? Hows the inner clearance look? It looks like its possible to squeeze a 275/30 or possibly 285/30 on a 9.5 with offsets 50 in front and 44 in the rear with a bit of fender work. It'll poke out another 5mm front and rear with about 21mm less clearance on the insides.

[twenzel]

Did you guys have to do any fender tab mods for this to fit? Hows the inner clearance look? It looks like its possible to squeeze a 275/30 or possibly 285/30 on a 9.5 with offsets 50 in front and 44 in the rear with a bit of fender work. It'll poke out another 5mm front and rear with about 21mm less clearance on the insides.

+50 and 9.5 width I am willing to bet you will be rubbing the rear shock or fuel filler neck.


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[GermanWaldo]

+50 and 9.5 width I am willing to bet you will be rubbing the rear shock or fuel filler neck.


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Yeah, inner clearance is what I'd be worried about the most. Rim clearance *could* fit since its only .7 inch more on the inside in the rear and .9 inch in the front but with such wide tires (275 or 285) the sidewalls will be getting close to 3.5 inches thick and could cause issues.

Mind you, I haven't even attempted to crawl under the car yet to actually get a visual of what clearance on stock looks like.

[zarraz]

there was a thread where a company tried 9.5 +45 and it hit the innet strut, you can put a 9.5 wheel on with a +40 offset and the widest tire you can go is 235, this will fit the car so basically 19x9.5 +40 235 35 19 will work on the S3 front and rear

[zarraz]

Im running 20x9 ET38 235/30

do you have any 3/4 shots an angle shot of the car thanks

[ndk83]

Vossens VSF1
20x9 +32 (all around)
Tires: 235/30/20

No rubbing.

[BlackAudi87]

wow!

Vossens VSF1
20x9 +32 (all around)
Tires: 235/30/20

No rubbing.

[T1no]

i like this thread more blue please
im deciding between red white or blue :)