Favorite aftermarket wheel for A3/S3/RS3

[big residual]

Let's all agree that the RS 3 5-blade wheels are a crime against humanity. Well at least for this thread.

Who's got nominees for best choice for best wheel look for an 8V? Bonus points for non-bagged, close to stock sizing -- just pure wheel hotness.

I like CH-Rs, but not sure what color I would do with Daytona. I think the Ti is not enough contrast in either direction.

[mattvandyk]

S5 Coupe Cavos or S5 Cabrio Rotors


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[S3owner]

I like the gunmetal(ish) rotors

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[1S32K16]

I recently mounted a set of Forgestar CF5's 19x8.5 et35 running stock Pirelli 235 tire for now lowered on ED springs. Wheels are much lighter than the black optic wheels.

[big residual]

S5 Coupe Cavos or S5 Cabrio Rotors


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Didn't find any Cavos but pic of Monsoon w/ Roters.



Confirmed: looks sharp. I sort of think everything looks good with rotors.

[mattvandyk]

Didn't find any Cavos but pic of Monsoon w/ Roters.



Confirmed: looks sharp. I sort of think everything looks good with rotors.

Are those 20"?

Here are the 19s:



Cavos:




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[mattvandyk]

Didn't find any Cavos but pic of Monsoon w/ Roters.



Confirmed: looks sharp. I sort of think everything looks good with rotors.

That looks sweet, BTW.


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[big residual]

I recently mounted a set of Forgestar CF5's 19x8.5 et35 running stock Pirelli 235 tire for now lowered on ED springs. Wheels are much lighter than the black optic wheels.

Love those, works well with Monsoon and BO.

That style with the tapering spoke looks good in other forms too. Then again, I'm thinking of the HRE P106 and P107s and one of those costs as much as another set of already expensive wheels!

[Z32drifter]

Performance wise it is hard to beat 17" RPF1s. They just look too small on the 8V. Styling wise they seem to be love or hate.


Looks wise I love my OE S7 20s I haven't found a aftermarket wheel I like better in that respect.

[rex_racer]

Performance wise it is hard to beat 17" RPF1s. They just look too small on the 8V. Styling wise they seem to be love or hate.

They look great in any 9"+ fitment however.

[hbaudi]

Love these HRE's:

[Mops@Nemesis]

19x8.5 CH-R on 245 for me. At least under $2,500. I'm going to try a TE next.

NO.-6476 by Audiyos, on Flickr

NO.-6375 by Audiyos, on Flickr

[wasup0818]

[LifeOfKetchup]

I think 19" Hartmann Wheels - HROC233 look great. Here are some photos I took on my car.




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[jackhossross]

19x8.5 CH-R on 245 for me. At least under $2,500. I'm going to try a TE next.

NO.-6476 by Audiyos, on Flickr

NO.-6375 by Audiyos, on Flickr

When will you be getting rid of these?




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[Mops@Nemesis]

@wasup0818 The CI look great!

When will you be getting rid of these?



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Sold them a few months ago sir. I only have the LM now.

[wasup0818]

thanks

[joeinla]

19x8.5 CH-R on 245 for me. At least under $2,500. I'm going to try a TE next.

NO.-6476 by Audiyos, on Flickr

NO.-6375 by Audiyos, on Flickr

Those look great. What offset are these?


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[Mops@Nemesis]

Those look great. What offset are these?

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ET40 with a 3mm front, and 8mm rear spacer.

[sean_entrust]

Got rid of my a6 but kept the wheels. would these fit? 19x8.5 et38 255/35/19

[paradocs98]

OZ Leggera HLT 19x8.5 ET38 with Michelin PS4S 245/35-19

[Antony225]

My current one



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[mattvandyk]

Got rid of my a6 but kept the wheels. would these fit? 19x8.5 et38 255/35/19

If you get a slightly lower profile tire for them, they should fit. The stock front wheel on the staggered setup is 255/30/19, and the rear is 235/35/19. The face of the wheel will be a little further out because of the offset, but hardly enough to be noticeable.


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[SweetASHaudi]

Got rid of my a6 but kept the wheels. would these fit? 19x8.5 et38 255/35/19

Yep, powder coated satin black too



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[sub-zero]

ET40 with a 3mm front, and 8mm rear spacer.

Did you run different wheel bolts when you ran those spacers or did the OEM ones work?

[sub-zero]

Go with black CH-R's on daytona.

19x8.5 +40

[Food4Audis]

DPE Flowtech FT-5S


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[sean_entrust]

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wow that looks great! same wheel specs? what size tires?

[Somejace]

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[SweetASHaudi]

wow that looks great! same wheel specs? what size tires?

Yep same wheel specs! Tires are 235/35/19


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[Mops@Nemesis]

Did you run different wheel bolts when you ran those spacers or did the OEM ones work?

I ran 30mm front and 35mm rear. But the BBS supplied 27mm would work up front. I'd want at least 32mm rear with an 8mm spacer. Do it. You'll love the look.

[wescx]

Let's all agree that the RS 3 5-blade wheels are a crime against humanity. Well at least for this thread.

They really are terrible. Maybe they look good in person...

I plan on changing mine out very shortly after I take delivery. I think I want to keep the staggered setup though which narrows my choices down a lot.

Current plan is to try and source the titanium rotors that were on the Canada RS3 order guide -- really sucks they aren't an option in the US. Can my Audi dealership order those even though they are just an option in Canada?