Difference between alloys
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Thanks for all the help. I’ve found a couple of sets of 19 inch alloys. I’ve got an ibis white a3 sport back and I like the look of both. I can’t decide. Any opinions would be appreciated. Assuming both would fit.
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The diamond cut set is your better bet. They were on the 2019 s3 so are pretty new with decent branded tyres.
the black set is from older s3 and should have a diamond cut face. The black refurb is either covering up some bad kerbing that couldn’t be fixed on the diamond cut face or a cheap refurb. Also cheap tyres.
I think the newer alloys look smarter. Would they be a straight swap for the 19’s?
I’ve currently got (225/40/18) 7.5j x 18 et 51
The new ones are (235/35/19) 8j x 19 et 49
I’ve got a PFL a3. I’m hoping they will be an easy swap.
Thanks.
I’ve currently got (225/40/18) 7.5j x 18 et 51
The new ones are (235/35/19) 8j x 19 et 49
I’ve got a PFL a3. I’m hoping they will be an easy swap.
Thanks.
Agree with this. I made the mistake once of buying Audi OEM alloys that had been powder coated. Was hiding cracks etc
They should be a straight swap. The 19s were an option on the a3/s3. Ride quality mine be a bit hard as the 19s came with mag ride as well.
I can't stand the newer allows, when fitted the 8V it looks old fashioned and ropey. Not a fan.
The older Blades are much better imo.
The 19's will go on fine, but prepared for a drop in ride quality over 18's. Handling is improved though.
The older Blades are much better imo.
The 19's will go on fine, but prepared for a drop in ride quality over 18's. Handling is improved though.
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Notwithstanding the power coated ones you found may be hiding damage that's not been properly repaired and that the tyres may be inferior, I think diamond cut rims are a liability, period. They will eventually need repairing anyway as the clear lacquer will eventually fail (if only from stone damage) causing 'white worms'/alloy corrosion.
This doesn't mean to say you couldn't decide to have diamond cut ones 100% power coated at that point though (as I did for mine only to once and for all avoid further hassle with diamond cut surfaces). 100% power coating should be much more robust (the paint covering is thicker than clear lacquer on diamond cut surfaces and edges for a start) and also they should be easier to repair/touch-up at home should they get damaged by light curbing or just stone chips. So, I would say just think about how the wheels might look when eventually 100% powder coated. That may influence your choice of rim to start with.
Also bear in mind that repair of diamond cut surface damage can only be done my cutting back the surface on a lathe (with a diamond based cutter). And that can only be done two or 3 times at best over the life of the rim or too much material gets removed and the profile/look of the wheel changes, let alone its structural integrity. At that point the only choice is to scrap the wheels or completely powder coat them anyway!
You can't tell from the photo if the diamond cut ones you've found have already been repaired/re-cut, maybe more than once, already...
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This doesn't mean to say you couldn't decide to have diamond cut ones 100% power coated at that point though (as I did for mine only to once and for all avoid further hassle with diamond cut surfaces). 100% power coating should be much more robust (the paint covering is thicker than clear lacquer on diamond cut surfaces and edges for a start) and also they should be easier to repair/touch-up at home should they get damaged by light curbing or just stone chips. So, I would say just think about how the wheels might look when eventually 100% powder coated. That may influence your choice of rim to start with.
Also bear in mind that repair of diamond cut surface damage can only be done my cutting back the surface on a lathe (with a diamond based cutter). And that can only be done two or 3 times at best over the life of the rim or too much material gets removed and the profile/look of the wheel changes, let alone its structural integrity. At that point the only choice is to scrap the wheels or completely powder coat them anyway!
You can't tell from the photo if the diamond cut ones you've found have already been repaired/re-cut, maybe more than once, already...
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The 5 double spoke wheels (https://www.original-felgen.com/8v0601025abz33jg3.html) are forged, so weigh a few kilos less per wheel than a cast 19* wheel.
I've got them on my etron - they weigh less than the 17" factory alloys. Fitting them didn't change the electric range. Look for a better quality set on ebay - they pop up from time to time.
I've got them on my etron - they weigh less than the 17" factory alloys. Fitting them didn't change the electric range. Look for a better quality set on ebay - they pop up from time to time.
You know I have a set of 19's for sale of these, so what are you looking for? the 18's version? but the wheels you looked at above are all 19's, do you want 18's or 19's?
Worth reading, theres lots of people that run 8.5's on an 8V
8.5 x19 et42
Will these wheels fit ok with 235/35/19 tyres without any rubbing issues .Standard ride height at present .Thanks in advance.
