Aggressive Wheel Thread (S3)

**Paul@SupremePower** · 06-15-2019 06:48 PM

Originally Posted by Tap053

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...
🤦🏻

I love the CH-R. That’s be my choice.

**Auditree** · 06-15-2019 08:23 PM

Does anyone know which spacers to run on the rear? I’m going 19x8.5 et35 with 245/35/19 tires and the front pokes out more than rear but I want that even flush look to match the front.

**billk1967** · 06-16-2019 07:49 AM

Originally Posted by Auditree

Does anyone know which spacers to run on the rear? I’m going 19x8.5 et35 with 245/35/19 tires and the front pokes out more than rear but I want that even flush look to match the front.

ECS OEM wheel flush kit for S3's has a 10mm spacer for the front and a 17.5mm for the back so based on this I would say a 7.5mm spacer should do the trick if you are running a square setup all the way around.

**ZeroMech63** · 06-29-2019 08:58 AM

Been checking several pages before and still not 100% clear on how flush this fitment would be. This whole offset thing is almost like algebra. Im lowered on normal H&Rs with mag ride. Trying to run flush with 245 and 255s in the back.

SIZE: Front:19x8.5,Rear:19x9.5

OFFSET: Front:+45mm,Rear:+48mm

**MerlinS3** · 06-29-2019 09:01 AM

Just throwing it out for anyone wanting aggressive fitment.

My 18x10 et35 Zito ZF01 are still for sale/trade for stock S/RS3 wheels in San Antonio!

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**Gberg888** · 06-29-2019 09:16 AM

19x9.5 Et45 with a 265/35/19 tire?

Will they fit?

**Paul@SupremePower** · 06-29-2019 09:40 AM

Originally Posted by ZeroMech63

Been checking several pages before and still not 100% clear on how flush this fitment would be. This whole offset thing is almost like algebra. Im lowered on normal H&Rs with mag ride. Trying to run flush with 245 and 255s in the back.

SIZE: Front:19x8.5,Rear:19x9.5

OFFSET: Front:+45mm,Rear:+48mm

Rear would be flush. Front would sit 10mm more inboard compared to the front. Not a good match imo.

You’d be better off doing 9.5 +48 square

**ZeroMech63** · 06-29-2019 09:46 AM

Originally Posted by Paul@SupremePower

Rear would be flush. Front would sit 10mm more inboard compared to the front. Not a good match imo.

You’d be better off doing 9.5 +48 square

I already have 10mm spacer if that's all it needs to be flush. So with the set up you're talking about would I be able to get away with 255 all around? Plus I thought the front needs less offset then rear.

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**Gberg888** · 06-29-2019 02:51 PM

19x9.5 Et45 with a 265/35/19 tire?

Will they fit?

**Grey3** · 06-29-2019 03:55 PM

Originally Posted by Gberg888

19x9.5 Et45 with a 265/35/19 tire?

Will they fit?

265 may be too large...stock sport suspension?

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**Gberg888** · 06-29-2019 05:42 PM

Stock for now...

When I get the car ill test fit. Worst case, the tires that come on the car can be swapped over hopefully.

**OnionKnight** · 06-29-2019 07:41 PM

Can stock wheels be aggressive if they're painted?

**Paul@SupremePower** · 06-29-2019 08:28 PM

Originally Posted by ZeroMech63

I already have 10mm spacer if that's all it needs to be flush. So with the set up you're talking about would I be able to get away with 255 all around? Plus I thought the front needs less offset then rear.

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You could use a spacer up front I suppose but The 19x9.5 +48 square would give you a close to flush stance without one. 255/30 would work. Fronts can go a little lower on the offset to fill the fender better...maybe 3mm. But that’s definitely not what you had with 19x8.5 +45 on 245 front with 19x9.5 +48 on 255 rear. Besides, staggering the widths on Audi’s like that doesn’t help performance. They tend to be nose heavy as it is and doing it like that will only increase understeer.

Your best bet is to go square in wheel and tire width.

Side note, double check inner clearance to the strut in the rear. 9.5 at +48 could be an issue.
You may need to come down to +45 to clear it.

**dpmotley** · 06-30-2019 05:54 AM

Originally Posted by OnionKnight

Can stock wheels be aggressive if they're painted?

Sure they can :) Just lower your car and add spacers, so everything is flush or a little poking ;) I guess "aggressive wheels" means the wheels are as close to the fender a possible, with just a little gap enough to avoid rubbing.

Your ride looks great, btw.

**stevons84** · 07-02-2019 09:00 AM

Hi All

Does anyone know or has put 20x9.5 et 35 on their S3 preferably a saloon. fancy the new ISPIRI FFP1, They only do 8.5j or 9.5j .no 9j unfortunately.
Any help will be greatly received.

**MadMr2** · 07-19-2019 12:49 PM

Thanks to all the great info in this thread!

I went with 3SDM Style .01 19x9.5 Et40 with red center caps. I'm really happy with how it turned out. I had almost brand new 235 tires on the car so I've kept them but I'll step up to 245 when they are done... 0 rubbing but on stock height.

**jleclercz31** · 07-23-2019 05:05 PM

Rays Gram Lights 57DR 18x9.5 +38 Gun Blue 2 redrilled from 5x114.3 to 5x112 by FM wheels in California. Tires are 265/35/18.

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**949** · 08-04-2019 09:06 AM

Originally Posted by Spinnetti

034 springs, 034 camber plates. its a couple degrees negative camber and lots of room both sides. There is never rubbing under any conditions. I removed the spare and tools, but don't think that would change anything from a bump perspective. I'm actually running less than stock camber in the back (for better handling balance), and tires and wheels are square up.
I spent a bunch of time with wheel/tire calculators tonight, and I already bought wheels in 18x9 ET30, and I'll run 265/35 up front, and 245/40 in the back. This is slightly smaller diameter than stock, and slightly bigger around in the back than the front (like RS3 staggered setup). This should be about ideal (given size choices available) for the gearing and F/R balance I'm shooting for.

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is this the wheels that are 18x9 et30?

**markn1689** · 08-04-2019 09:42 AM

[QUOTE=OnionKnight;13736557]Can stock wheels be aggressive if they're painted?

Depends on your definition of aggressive. A lot of people put expensive clown wheels on their car and consider it aggressive. Most of the time their cool new aggressive wheels actually weigh more and perform worse than oem- is that aggressive?

Do what you like. But in my opinion “aggressive” has a very different meaning in this thread.

**Spinnetti** · 08-05-2019 05:11 AM

Originally Posted by 949

is this the wheels that are 18x9 et30?

No, those are 18x8.5 ET35 with 255/40 (taller than stock) tires.

**Spinnetti** · 08-05-2019 05:14 AM

[QUOTE=markn1689;13784061]

Originally Posted by OnionKnight

Can stock wheels be aggressive if they're painted?

Depends on your definition of aggressive. A lot of people put expensive clown wheels on their car and consider it aggressive. Most of the time their cool new aggressive wheels actually weigh more and perform worse than oem- is that aggressive?

Do what you like. But in my opinion “aggressive” has a very different meaning in this thread.

In this context, "aggressive" simply means "will it fit" not "will it perform better". If everybody wanted performance, we'd all be running 17" wheels on slicks.

**3y3scream** · 08-13-2019 01:21 AM

19 * 8.5 ET34 + Eibach pro kit

**Dudemans4** · 08-13-2019 08:54 AM

18x9.5 et 35 Cosmis Racing Wheels 245 40 18
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**Dubstro** · 08-13-2019 10:23 AM

Originally Posted by Dudemans4

18x9.5 et 35 Cosmis Racing Wheels 245 40 18
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I'm no expert but that engine bay pic doesn't look stage 2 to me!

**949** · 08-13-2019 12:10 PM

Originally Posted by Dudemans4

18x9.5 et 35 Cosmis Racing Wheels 245 40 18
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nice wheel setup. i like your stance the best also with the right wheel specs.

is there a lot of poke? did you have to camber it a lot to get it under there?

**PoonFlavordTang** · 08-13-2019 06:10 PM

20x9 245/30r20

**billk1967** · 08-14-2019 05:40 AM

Originally Posted by PoonFlavordTang

20x9 245/30r20

Very nice! Is that stock suspension or are you lowered? Also, can you provide the offsets for the wheels as I was looking to go 20's and like this setup. BTW, may I suggest wrapping the wing black, plastidipping the emblems black (or changing them out with black) and either taking off the chrome tip covers and having them powder coated black or changing the tips to black (this is what I just did on mine). That would compliment the black optics package even more and IMO make your car even more attractive than it is already.

**billk1967** · 08-14-2019 05:51 AM

Originally Posted by MikTip

Can someone explain why people post pics of their cars and have no center caps on their wheels?
Thanks

Which pic are you referring to?

**PoonFlavordTang** · 08-14-2019 07:19 AM

Originally Posted by s3apr"d

Very nice! Is that stock suspension or are you lowered? Also, can you provide the offsets for the wheels as I was looking to go 20's and like this setup. BTW, may I suggest wrapping the wing black, plastidipping the emblems black (or changing them out with black) and either taking off the chrome tip covers and having them powder coated black or changing the tips to black (this is what I just did on mine). That would compliment the black optics package even more and IMO make your car even more attractive than it is already.

I'm on stock suspension for now. That's the ext upgrade though. They are et36

**billk1967** · 08-14-2019 07:41 AM

Originally Posted by PoonFlavordTang

I'm on stock suspension for now. That's the ext upgrade though. They are et36

Excellent news as I am also on stock suspension. Now I can confidently start looking for similar specs knowing what the outcome will yield.

**Bayy613** · 08-14-2019 07:44 AM

Just picked these up the other day, desperately need some springs.
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**Bayy613** · 08-14-2019 10:04 AM

Didn’t read the entire thread and realized it’s for S3’s, my apologies!

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**Dubstro** · 08-14-2019 10:31 AM

Originally Posted by Bayy613

Didn’t read the entire thread and realized it’s for S3’s, my apologies!

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I've looked through most of it and appears it evolved into all 8v. So you're good.

**XMetal** · 08-14-2019 10:34 AM

Originally Posted by MikTip

Can someone explain why people post pics of their cars and have no center caps on their wheels?

What am I missing?

Thanks

Some wheels (some Rays) don't support a center cap

**PoonFlavordTang** · 08-14-2019 01:20 PM

Originally Posted by Bayy613

Just picked these up the other day, desperately need some springs.
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Where in nc?

**MikTip** · 08-14-2019 01:37 PM

Originally Posted by XMetal

Some wheels (some Rays) don't support a center cap

thanks

**ralphie_43** · 09-20-2019 01:17 PM

Could I get away with 18x9.5 et35 with 255/35 18?

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**Spinnetti** · 09-20-2019 06:05 PM

Originally Posted by ralphie_43

Could I get away with 18x9.5 et35 with 255/35 18?

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Probably would be tight without camber changes both front and rear. I'm running 18x9 ET30 with 255 and there is plenty of room, but I have camber plates up front at -2.