The 18 inch Wheel Thread

**QShip18** · 05-08-2018 05:39 PM

Post up pics of your wheels if you switched from the factory 19 to 18 inch wheels. Be sure to include your wheel specs and tire size.

**OE2** · 05-08-2018 05:52 PM

I am waiting for my G25's 18x9's to come in to see if they will fit. ZE40's are known to fit. I have heard a myth that Advan GT's will fit but i haven't seen it confirmed. CCW's and Forgeline will fit as well.

**sciblades** · 05-08-2018 06:17 PM

18×9 et45 fits carbon ceramics no problem

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**jl87** · 05-08-2018 07:04 PM

Originally Posted by sciblades

18×9 et45 fits carbon ceramics no problem

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Nice! Any photos showing how the 45 sits as far as flushness?

**sciblades** · 05-08-2018 07:07 PM

This is the best option I have

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**dazed1** · 05-08-2018 07:23 PM

Here's 18x9, ET45 from a test fit. The wheels are going on the car tomorrow.

**Potatohead_RS3** · 05-09-2018 09:44 AM

I'd still like to know if we have any OEM 18" options to use for winter. I'm just about ready to buy something just to try it, not much info out there.

**RezaWrex** · 05-09-2018 09:47 AM

For winter I'm using Replika R157's 18x8.0 et32 wrapped in 235/40/18 Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4's.

https://www.replika.ca/productinfo.a...t+quattro_s_pp

**QShip18** · 05-09-2018 04:53 PM

Originally Posted by sciblades

18×9 et45 fits carbon ceramics no problem

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What size tires?

**sciblades** · 05-09-2018 04:54 PM

245 40 18

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**ns2g8tr** · 05-09-2018 08:15 PM

18x9 +40 Hankook V12 Evo2
F 275/35 R 245/40

**dazed1** · 05-10-2018 06:08 AM

265/35/18, Bridgestone Re-71R

**QShip18** · 05-11-2018 05:36 PM

Originally Posted by dazed1

265/35/18, Bridgestone Re-71R

Any rubbing especially in the rear?

**S3DUDE** · 05-12-2018 05:36 PM

I will try my Konig Hypergrams 18" by 8" as soon as I get the RS3 delivered.

**chriscarrera** · 05-20-2018 10:58 PM

How did your setup work on the track? No rubbing? May follow suit if this is a viable set up

**dazed1** · 05-21-2018 06:14 AM

Originally Posted by chriscarrera

How did your setup work on the track? No rubbing? May follow suit if this is a viable set up

No rubbing at all.

**chriscarrera** · 05-24-2018 11:09 AM

Does anybody know if 245/45/18 will fit? Big jump in diameter I realize that. thanks

**sciblades** · 05-24-2018 11:13 AM

Originally Posted by chriscarrera

Does anybody know if 245/45/18 will fit? Big jump in diameter I realize that. thanks

Anything will work but remember you changi g your wheels will affect your wheel speeds and can also interfere with your shift points, I would suggest going with a 245/40r18

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**MXblau** · 05-25-2018 03:59 PM

I think I'll switch to 18s and bigger aspect ratio tire when the time comes.

**Rekognize** · 09-07-2020 02:10 PM

Superspeed RF03 19x8.5 +35

**S3DUDE** · 09-09-2020 04:19 PM

Originally Posted by jl87

Nice! Any photos showing how the 45 sits as far as flushness?

I would be cautious. The calipers that he is running are not the same size and shape as the OEM. I already went through this on my own car. I am running neuspeed RS10 but all I am saying is that a lot of 18" wheels wouldn't clear the RS3 Oem calipers.

**jl87** · 09-09-2020 09:24 PM

Originally Posted by S3DUDE

I would be cautious. The calipers that he is running are not the same size and shape as the OEM. I already went through this on my own car. I am running neuspeed RS10 but all I am saying is that a lot of 18" wheels wouldn't clear the RS3 Oem calipers.

I'm running 18x9 +45 RSE10 on 265/35/18 with no issues at all.

**Rod Paine** · 09-10-2020 05:51 AM

Originally Posted by jl87

I'm running 18x9 +45 RSE10 on 265/35/18 with no issues at all.

Yes this is a good fit. I am running a bit taller sidewall using a 245/40/18 on RSe10 wheels. But unfortunately this isn't
enough for some of our really bad back roads runs even with my taller sidewall height, as pictured here... using this
very good tool.
https://photos.google.com/search/_tr...8kc3E9lnVgd59G

**Sslow_Rs3** · 05-12-2021 02:30 PM

Oem clippers?

**Nacopter** · 09-22-2021 01:20 PM

IMG_5177.jpg

Hi,

Neuspeed Rse11r 18x9 ET45 just plug and play, direct fitment.

**arulrs3** · 09-23-2021 05:18 AM

Originally Posted by Nacopter

IMG_5177.jpg

Hi,

Neuspeed Rse11r 18x9 ET45 just plug and play, direct fitment.

I see you running 245/40 RT660 tires.. Did you try 265/35 RT 660 in these wheels ?

**mezgermischief** · 09-23-2021 09:10 AM

Originally Posted by arulrs3

I see you running 245/40 RT660 tires.. Did you try 265/35 RT 660 in these wheels ?

RT660 run more than a size up compared to almost every other 200-300 treadwear tire. I wouldn’t go above 255/35 and 245/40 is IMO the ideal size for 18x9 on these cars. Sadly really hard to get right now. A good temporary option is v601 255/40 r18. RT660 in 245/40 is 2-3 months until restock.

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**Rod Paine** · 09-23-2021 10:29 AM

Originally Posted by iStig

RT660 run more than a size up compared to almost every other 200-300 treadwear tire. I wouldn’t go above 255/35 and 245/40 is IMO the ideal size for 18x9 on these cars. Sadly really hard to get right now. A good temporary option is v601 255/40 r18. RT660 in 245/40 is 2-3 months until restock.

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I may involve the 255/40/18 to improve potential tire service, given our poor country back road conditions. The current 245/40/18 Michelin A/S3+
are surviving some very bad road surface conditions, but I prefer some additional sidewall height that the 255 would provide to deal with these
growing poor road conditions. As I reported early 2020, two of the stock 235/35/19 tires only survived three days, due to poor road conditions.
The current 245/40/18 A/S3+ now at 25,388 miles have survived 18,279 of country back road runs, typically 3 days a week, weather permitting.
FWIW

**034Motorsport** · 09-29-2021 10:09 AM

Our RS3 is running 18x9.3 ET42 034Motorsport ZTF Forged Wheels. We're running Cup2 265/35/18 up front and 245/40/18 in the rear. It is lowered on our Dynamic+ Lowering Springs.

https://store.034motorsport.com/ztf-...-8v-5-rs3.html

-Sean@034

**arulrs3** · 10-10-2021 04:35 PM

New wheel fitment! Apex Race Parts SM-10
Tyres 265/35/18 Falken RT660 square.

18x9 Et 42

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**MXblau** · 10-10-2021 07:38 PM

WedsSport TC-105X 18x8.5 43 5x112.
16 lbs each.
Powder coated silver to match alu optic.
Michelin PS4S in 245/40/18.

**cseaman** · 10-11-2021 08:43 AM

18x9 et40 Neuspeed RSE52 w/ 265/35 Hankook Ventus v12 Evo2

18x9 et40 Neuspeed RSE11R w/ 265/35 Hankook Ventus v12 Evo2

18x9.5 et45 BC Forged KL14 w/ 265/35 Hankook RS4

18x9.5 et40f /45r BC Forged RZ815 w/ 265/35 Michelin PS4S

**NBRS3** · 12-29-2021 06:57 PM

Would anyone happen to know if OEM 5x112 19x8” VW Pretoria wheels et50 would fit the RS3.

Like the look of them much more than the stockVW Wheels.jpg

**jorgeecolina** · 07-24-2022 09:30 AM

Came to this thread looking for help but there is more RS3 than TTRS info here and they run different tire set ups.

In my TTRS I went with Wedssport TC105x 18 x 9.5 ET45 that should be arriving next month from Japan.

I already know for sure that I want the new Falken RT660 but I’m not sure between the 265/35R18 or 275/35/R18

**SLO5@79** · 12-10-2022 12:22 PM

Anyone know if the KONIG FREEFORM 18X9 5X112 ET42 would fit? Or will I have issues?

Thank you!

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