Advice needed - Low A4 - what wheels?

Chris555 · 12-13-2006, 03:11 AM

Hi there, i need your opinions!

Ive lowered my A4 on coilovers last week and now need to buy some alloy wheels. I dont want to put on 18s as im worried in will ruin the stance of the car (and raise it slightly) so ive decided on a few type of 17s and would like to know what people would go for. The wheels are as follows:

1) A black dish effect alloy with a silver rim made by wolfrace - no spokes, just a big bold black area

2) A set of the new RS4 alloys or

3: A black multi-spoked alloy (about 8spokes or so) with a silver rim

My car is totally silver and black (apart from the side repeaters which are being changed) so i want to keep the wheels in keeping. What are your thoughts? If you visit my Garage you will see the car and how low it is and understand why i dont want to ruin the stance.

Your help is appreciated, merry christmas!

**T-sport** · 12-13-2006, 03:22 PM

Can you post any pics of the above wheels chris ??

I would go for the new style RS4 alloys personally ...

Chris555 · 12-19-2006, 04:11 AM

Im not too sure how to post the pics? Has anybody fitted 17's and do they know if it raises the rideheight of the car much?

**T-sport** · 12-19-2006, 12:36 PM

You can use Free Image and Video Hosting - Photo Image Hosting Site : Photobucket.com and upload your pc photos to them and in turn they will be given a URL which you copy and paste.

Click on the postcard(insert image) on the toolbar and paste the url from photobucket .. job done

Steveiemac · 12-21-2006, 09:27 AM

I've got 17's on my 96 avant.
Am I being thick...but if you're stepping up you rims and lower sidewalls on the tyres, then the ride height will be unchanged?
I bought mine like this and the only complication I can see would be if your 17/18" rims were wider, then you could catch the inner wings when on full lock.

**T-sport** · 12-21-2006, 03:18 PM

The 18" rims dont catch the sidewall at all on mine,i think there designed to take a bigger alloy not like some other car makes that get this problem when increasing the size !!

Lord of the ringlip · 01-09-2007, 03:19 PM

Hi there i have fitted 235/35/19`s to my car and they fit no problem and side by side to the original 16`s they are near as dam it identicle in height - what you gain in wheel you loose in rubber !

ilovermont89 · 02-05-2007, 11:46 AM

i fitted 19's with a 235/35 also and love the stance.

Lord of the ringlip · 02-05-2007, 11:52 AM

gives a nice "squat" sort of effect i think so any way lol

12-13-2006, 03:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
Chris555 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Nottingham Posts: 11 Gallery: (0)	Advice needed - Low A4 - what wheels? Hi there, i need your opinions! Ive lowered my A4 on coilovers last week and now need to buy some alloy wheels. I dont want to put on 18s as im worried in will ruin the stance of the car (and raise it slightly) so ive decided on a few type of 17s and would like to know what people would go for. The wheels are as follows: 1) A black dish effect alloy with a silver rim made by wolfrace - no spokes, just a big bold black area 2) A set of the new RS4 alloys or 3: A black multi-spoked alloy (about 8spokes or so) with a silver rim My car is totally silver and black (apart from the side repeaters which are being changed) so i want to keep the wheels in keeping. What are your thoughts? If you visit my Garage you will see the car and how low it is and understand why i dont want to ruin the stance. Your help is appreciated, merry christmas!

12-13-2006, 03:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
T-sport Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Devon,uk Posts: 1,555 Gallery: (0)	Can you post any pics of the above wheels chris ?? I would go for the new style RS4 alloys personally ... __________________ 2002 1.8 T Avant 18" TT Quattro Replicas Forge Motorsport DV

12-19-2006, 12:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
T-sport Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Devon,uk Posts: 1,555 Gallery: (0)	You can use Free Image and Video Hosting - Photo Image Hosting Site : Photobucket.com and upload your pc photos to them and in turn they will be given a URL which you copy and paste. Click on the postcard(insert image) on the toolbar and paste the url from photobucket .. job done __________________ 2002 1.8 T Avant 18" TT Quattro Replicas Forge Motorsport DV

12-21-2006, 03:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
T-sport Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Devon,uk Posts: 1,555 Gallery: (0)	The 18" rims dont catch the sidewall at all on mine,i think there designed to take a bigger alloy not like some other car makes that get this problem when increasing the size !! __________________ 2002 1.8 T Avant 18" TT Quattro Replicas Forge Motorsport DV

01-09-2007, 03:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
Lord of the ringlip Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 62 Gallery: (0)	Re: Wheels Hi there i have fitted 235/35/19`s to my car and they fit no problem and side by side to the original 16`s they are near as dam it identicle in height - what you gain in wheel you loose in rubber !

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12-19-2006, 04:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
Chris555 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Nottingham Posts: 11 Gallery: (0)	Im not too sure how to post the pics? Has anybody fitted 17's and do they know if it raises the rideheight of the car much?

12-21-2006, 09:27 AM	#5 (permalink)
Steveiemac Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5 Gallery: (0)	I've got 17's on my 96 avant. Am I being thick...but if you're stepping up you rims and lower sidewalls on the tyres, then the ride height will be unchanged? I bought mine like this and the only complication I can see would be if your 17/18" rims were wider, then you could catch the inner wings when on full lock.

02-05-2007, 11:46 AM	#8 (permalink)
ilovermont89 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 25 Gallery: (0)	i fitted 19's with a 235/35 also and love the stance.

02-05-2007, 11:52 AM	#9 (permalink)
Lord of the ringlip Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 62 Gallery: (0)	gives a nice "squat" sort of effect i think so any way lol

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