Aggressive Wheel Thread (S3)

[949]

Yeah, I know the reason to why they do it. They don't want to be sued for every speeding ticket. My question was if you increased the wheel circumference with bigger wheels, for instance 245/35/19 instead of 235/35/19 or 225/40/18, the speedo would show a speed closer to the real one. Does yours?

i see. sorry i cant be more help with the actual wheel question you have. havent experienced this yet.

i did once find the option in vcds to calibrate the speedo when the mnfg changes the wheel circumference. just cant change it. probably need the right security code or procedure. at times certain changes require some constraint to be met before changing an option. you can definitely find the option in there for wheel circum, they didnt hide it. as it makes sense when there are a few different options for wheels from the audi.

[EROtero]

new summer wheelset...
Advan Racing TC-4 18x8.5 et45
Bridgestone Potenza RE760 Sport 255/40/r18
12mm BFI spacers all around
Tight fit super flush, no rub in front but some in the rear only when vehicle is forced downwards abruptly (going over large speed bumps faster than necessary). Will get some 10mm spacers for the rear this week and try again.

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[Spinnetti]

new summer wheelset...
Advan Racing TC-4 18x8.5 et45
Bridgestone Potenza RE760 Sport 255/40/r18
12mm BFI spacers all around
Tight fit super flush, no rub in front but some in the rear only when vehicle is forced downwards abruptly (going over large speed bumps faster than necessary). Will get some 10mm spacers for the rear this week and try again.

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That's odd- doesn't look flush, looks like the rims stick out an inch from the bodywork (not the tire). I'm running 18x9 ET30 with 255 and don't have that kind of poke. Didn't think my camber plates made that much difference. BTW, 255/40 is a taller tire than stock - was that on purpose? (I ran that same size before the current set as they were takeoffs from my bug)

[Grey3]

That's alotta tire....love the wheels though

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[ralphie_43]

That's odd- doesn't look flush, looks like the rims stick out an inch from the bodywork (not the tire). I'm running 18x9 ET30 with 255 and don't have that kind of poke. Didn't think my camber plates made that much difference. BTW, 255/40 is a taller tire than stock - was that on purpose? (I ran that same size before the current set as they were takeoffs from my bug)

+1 I ran 18x9 et30 245/40r18 on my 15 A3 Quattro and didn't have that kind of poke. Mine was very flush, I didn't run camber plates.20180128_112839.jpeg20180202_172025.jpeg

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[coolwater]

Vmr V810 19x9.5 et40, 245-35 R19.

https://youtu.be/MOglyI9vVKg

-cW

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[Spinnetti]

+1 I ran 18x9 et30 245/40r18 on my 15 A3 Quattro and didn't have that kind of poke. Mine was very flush, I didn't run camber plates.20180128_112839.jpeg20180202_172025.jpeg

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Ha.. running those same wheels on my S3 with 255/35. They are slightly smaller diameter than stock which helps acceleration.

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[949]

That's alotta tire....love the wheels though

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+1

but he might have bad roads where he is at.

[EROtero]

That's odd- doesn't look flush, looks like the rims stick out an inch from the bodywork (not the tire). I'm running 18x9 ET30 with 255 and don't have that kind of poke. Didn't think my camber plates made that much difference. BTW, 255/40 is a taller tire than stock - was that on purpose? (I ran that same size before the current set as they were takeoffs from my bug)

Wheel is flush but tire sticks out about ⅛". I will have alignment done on Friday and the 10mm spacers are coming on Friday as well. I will take a picture of the car from behind to show the wheel flush soon and post it here.

As for tire size, I really wanted 255/35 but the 255/40 were half price on clearance and I couldn't pass on that. Next tire change I am definitely going either 255/35 or 245/40 do not to rub at all.

[EROtero]

+1

but he might have bad roads where is at.

Columbus, OH... so yeah roads here are not the autobahn for sure, specially after winter season.

[949]

+1 I ran 18x9 et30 245/40r18 on my 15 A3 Quattro and didn't have that kind of poke. Mine was very flush, I didn't run camber plates.20180128_112839.jpeg20180202_172025.jpeg

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can you post more photos from different angles. maybe even some with up close angles. very curious about the 18 inches

[ralphie_43]

can you post more photos from different angles. maybe even some with up close angles. very curious about the 18 inches

I have this one I'll have to find my other sd card that has other. Cant take new ones as I no longer have that car 20180901_150707.jpeg

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[ralphie_43]

Will 18x9.5 et 35 255/35 fit on an s3 lowered on h&r super sport springs?

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[Spinnetti]

Will 18x9.5 et 35 255/35 fit on an s3 lowered on h&r super sport springs?

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It might, but I don't think I'd try it without camber plates up front. 9.5 is wider than optimal for 255 though.

[ralphie_43]

It might, but I don't think I'd try it without camber plates up front. 9.5 is wider than optimal for 255 though.

I was thinking 265 but i don't want it to not fit

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[Spinnetti]

I was thinking 265 but i don't want it to not fit

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Put on some camber plates (I'm using 034) and will be plenty of room for 265.. Pretty sure 275 will fit with room to spare on 9" ET30 which should be similar to 9.5 ET35

[EROtero]

Still with 12mm spacers and no alignment. We'll see after alignment if I go with the 10mm spacers or not.

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[sub-zero]

19x8.5 +40mm with 5mm spacer on rear. Pilot Sport 4S 235/35/19, ED Springs, No Mag Ride

[unitzero]

OEM
SPEEDLINE / BBS
19x9J ET32 225/35

A little too aggressive for my low static set up here IMHO


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[ralphie_43]

It is. Guess we'll see when I lower it. If they contact a tiny bit, I'll roll the stock ones until i find another wheel






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Did you ever experience any rubbing at all? Looking into a set of 18x9.5 et 35

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[s3dro]

19x8.5 +40mm with 5mm spacer on rear. Pilot Sport 4S 235/35/19, ED Springs, No Mag Ride

Hooollllyyyyy shit, that looks good! Nice job!

[S23brian]

Are those Yokohama AD08r's?

Bridgestone RE71R


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[ralphie_43]

No rub 19x9.5ET40 w/ 245/35/19.





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What springs?

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[naudinate]

Just an A3, 18x9 et35 245/35/18

[Grey3]

Just an A3, 18x9 et35 245/35/18

Nice wheels. What kind are they?

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[naudinate]

Nice wheels. What kind are they?

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Enkei PF01

[sub-zero]

Hooollllyyyyy shit, that looks good! Nice job!

Thanks! Just a bunch of subtle mods

[Hard-Knocks]

Switched out the OEM rims with BC Forged RS41s (19x8.5 ET 42). No spacers and on OEM mag ride. Tires are Michelin Pilot Sports 4S (235/35/19).

[949]

Just an A3, 18x9 et35 245/35/18

can you take more photos from different angles. this is the closest to what im thinking of doing but with et25. so im very curious if the wheels look too small and do they pop out too much?

[naudinate]

can you take more photos from different angles. this is the closest to what im thinking of doing but with et25. so im very curious if the wheels look too small and do they pop out too much?

Et25?! With what width of wheel?

[949]

thanks for the pics. im still doing a lot more researching for now.

et25 was not my first choice as i would prefer to do et35 on a 9inch width which is about 0.40 inches movement. its not a huge difference but any amount will still help bring it back under the fender and be more compliant with daily driving.
the wheel im looking into only has et49 or et25 (has a deeper look) for that deep concavity appearance. there are some tricks i know of that will bring that back into alignment but it can only go so far.

[naudinate]

thanks for the pics. im still doing a lot more researching for now.

et25 was not my first choice as i would prefer to do et35 on a 9inch width which is about 0.40 inches movement. its not a huge difference but any amount will still help bring it back under the fender and be more compliant with daily driving.
the wheel im looking into only has et49 or et25 (has a deeper look) for that deep concavity appearance. there are some tricks i know of that will bring that back into alignment but it can only go so far.

It won’t fit! I am running -3° up front and -1° out back for track purposes. Et25 will Be way out of the fender. Unless you wanna look like those honda boys with massive camber.


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[949]

that bad huh. dang. the front i can bring 1 inch but the back is gonna be harder to work on.

[Auditree]

Hi!! I bought a new set of wheels for my 2016 A3 and wonders if a 19x8.5 et35 running on 245/35/19 tires set up would be safe with no rubbing; wants to be sure it’s good to go before I bring it in for powder coating. I don’t really want to roll or do any modifications. Just looking for that clean fitment with a little poke from the fenders. Also planning to lower the car as well. I have a few options but don’t know if I should go coilovers (if so what coilovers would you recommend for a reasonable price) or lowering springs (EMD, H&R, or Eibach). And would I rub if I lower the car?

[Tap053]

At stock ride height ('17 sedan) can I run 19x8.5+32 with 245/35r19s with no rubbing & no fender mods.?

[stevwang]

At stock ride height ('17 sedan) can I run 19x8.5+32 with 245/35r19s with no rubbing & no fender mods.?

Yes.


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[Tap053]

Yes.


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Thanks for the fast reply

[Paul@SupremePower]

At stock ride height ('17 sedan) can I run 19x8.5+32 with 245/35r19s with no rubbing & no fender mods.?

Stock height yes. Be careful if you ever lower it tho. Depending on the tire brand and ride height it could rub.

[Tap053]

Stock height yes. Be careful if you ever lower it tho. Depending on the tire brand and ride height it could rub.

I'm between

BBS CH-Rs @ 19x8.5+40
&
TSW Nurburgrings @ 19x8.5+32

Being that I'd like to run a 245 tire I want to make the safe play with the BBSs but I like the design and light weight of the TSWs; on the other hand I definitely see subtle lowering in my future so I'm thinking play it safe with the +40s and maybe throw some spacers in if I want them more aggressive...
🤦🏻

[Chaoscreature]

I'm between

BBS CH-Rs @ 19x8.5+40
&
TSW Nurburgrings @ 19x8.5+32

The Nurburgring is a fantastic looking wheel IMO. If I had the budget, Nurburgring's in a 17x8 would be on my car already :)