RS4 replica's on S3
Size: 235/35/19's (122PCD 5 stud / ET35)
I was sold these by Wheelbase under the pretense of them being ET45's, but the rears still rub under damper compression. Turns out the receipt has been ****** to say ET45 and they actually appear to be ET35's based on the cladding paperwork which separated the wheels
Please also be aware that aftermarket rims can have questionable quality finish. I purchased these as I really disliked the OEM rims' but due to spending on mods had a limited budget. I bought unsighted, and already I have had them fully refurbed inside 6 months to get an acceptable quality finish. They have a high number of weights on them to balance them, and they are heavy to start with. If you are considering wheels I strongly suggest you buy branded (e.g. BBS/OZ/OEM wheels) either new (if you are minted), or look for second hand (if you are on a budget). I will use these as I have them, but they will never be great wheels.
Has anybody upgraded a standard or SE (without sport suspension) A3 Sportback from its 16" factory alloys to larger? Looking to do same but would be good get any pics and a feel for whether any other modifications need to be done to achieve it.
19s and bigger tyres wouldn't work. that car needs to be lowered to achieve the desired look
Are you sure?
yes. if done correctly then changing the size of the wheels on your car doesn't change the overall circumference of the wheel and tyre together.
effectively you just change the wheel:tyre ratio. for example, a 16" wheel will probably use 205/55/16 on the audi a3. whereas a 18" wheel will use 225/40/18. the overall circumference is the same, but with the 18" wheel you have less tyre and more wheel.
so, the arch gap hasn't changed, it just looks like it has because you're using a lower profile tyre and larger wheel. if you change to a 19" wheel, you'll have even more alloy and an even lower profile tyre - making the arch gap look worse.
the way to achieve the look you want, i.e. get rid of the gap, is to lower the car.
What about using a 19" alloy with i dont know for example a 235 or 240 profile tyre?
Fair enough, cheersyou can do that but then you are messing with the gearing of your car, your speedo will be inaccurate as well as your odometer
19 mtms bimotos
Here are some in black, look quite good to me!Anyone fitted a set if TT speedline 10 spokes to a A3?
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Anyone fitted a set if TT speedline 10 spokes to a A3?
Does anyone know what these wheels are called? And the stats, width, size offset etc?
Not sure of their official name but they are 18 x 9 and ET52
18" genuine BBS CH
Had a5 alloys on my old 8p,only needed to change the bore as its a 66.6 instead of the 57.1.Hi all,
I've just joined as I have just purchased an Audi A3 2.0 TDI Quattro S Line and love it.
I have had a browse at the cars and wheels on this thread, and their are some amazing cars here.
Quick question, I like the Audi A5 Y spoke alloys, is there any way to fit these to my car, or is there a company that does replicas?
thanks for your help.
Think those are BBS CK wheelsAnyone know what these rims are and a good plce to buy them !!View attachment 51581 View attachment 51582 View attachment 51583
on 18's powerdcoated with glitter flecks
Here are some in black, look quite good to me!
Not sure of their official name but they are 18 x 9 and ET52