A3 1.8T alloys...

cheekyboy_123 · 06-05-2007, 10:56 AM

Hello all

First post and was wondering whether anyone could help.
I have a 2002 1.8T Audi A3...

Now i currently have the stock 16" alloys..
Thinking of getting some replica alloys, maybe RS6/4..

Could someone tell me whether these will look any good? By good i mean will there be too much of a gap between the wheel arch and tyre? I'm hoping i won't need to lower but was wondering if anyone could shed some light..

I know they will fit, just wanted that complete look (as opposed to the awkward look i.e big wheels on a car that sits too high)..

Thanks and regards

djakster · 06-06-2007, 10:02 AM

This may give you an idea what the gap will look like with 18s on mate, hope it helps

cheekyboy_123 · 06-06-2007, 12:09 PM

Lovely car matey..Thats exactly the effect i'm after..

Has yours been lowered at all?
Are they replicas? I suppose that shouldn't make any difference..
Is your a quattro? If so, is the quattro lower than the standard 1.8T?

Thanks again

djakster · 06-06-2007, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by cheekyboy_123

Lovely car matey..Thats exactly the effect i'm after..

Has yours been lowered at all?
Are they replicas? I suppose that shouldn't make any difference..
Is your a quattro? If so, is the quattro lower than the standard 1.8T?

Thanks again

No mate its not been lowered at all! Not sure if theyre replicas as they came brand new when i purchased the car, the stock ones were a bit kerbed! yeah its the Quattro version but i think the suspension setup is exactly the same! Nice to hear you like the car!

timmywimmybumkins · 06-10-2007, 09:35 AM

I'd blimmin' well go for it, if I were you!

cheekyboy_123 · 06-14-2007, 10:21 AM

Well i took the plunge and bought some replica 18" RS6 alloys..
Car sits nicely and no need to lower..

Managed to get a set of brand new alloys (from roachford tyres) for £195 + £25 delivery (they were marked as ex display but totally mint - never had tyres on them!)

Then got a set of 235/40/18 rubbers from a part worn place i know..All have 6-7ml thread left and all Dunlop Sport max tyres...Paid £45 per tyre!

All in all the whole job costing - £400 fitted!

Result, considering Roachford were offering me tyres for £240 which would have been a budget brand.

06-05-2007, 10:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
cheekyboy_123 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 8 Gallery: (0)	A3 1.8T alloys... Hello all First post and was wondering whether anyone could help. I have a 2002 1.8T Audi A3... Now i currently have the stock 16" alloys.. Thinking of getting some replica alloys, maybe RS6/4.. Could someone tell me whether these will look any good? By good i mean will there be too much of a gap between the wheel arch and tyre? I'm hoping i won't need to lower but was wondering if anyone could shed some light.. I know they will fit, just wanted that complete look (as opposed to the awkward look i.e big wheels on a car that sits too high).. Thanks and regards

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06-06-2007, 10:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
djakster Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Teesside Posts: 23 Gallery: (0)	This may give you an idea what the gap will look like with 18s on mate, hope it helps

06-06-2007, 12:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
cheekyboy_123 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 8 Gallery: (0)	Lovely car matey..Thats exactly the effect i'm after.. Has yours been lowered at all? Are they replicas? I suppose that shouldn't make any difference.. Is your a quattro? If so, is the quattro lower than the standard 1.8T? Thanks again

06-10-2007, 09:35 AM	#5 (permalink)
timmywimmybumkins Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 17 Gallery: (0)	I'd blimmin' well go for it, if I were you!

06-14-2007, 10:21 AM	#6 (permalink)
cheekyboy_123 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 8 Gallery: (0)	Well i took the plunge and bought some replica 18" RS6 alloys.. Car sits nicely and no need to lower.. Managed to get a set of brand new alloys (from roachford tyres) for £195 + £25 delivery (they were marked as ex display but totally mint - never had tyres on them!) Then got a set of 235/40/18 rubbers from a part worn place i know..All have 6-7ml thread left and all Dunlop Sport max tyres...Paid £45 per tyre! All in all the whole job costing - £400 fitted! Result, considering Roachford were offering me tyres for £240 which would have been a budget brand.

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