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19's on a C5 A6 (xpost)

Posted by: SAR on 2008-05-16 18:33:24
Account #: 535

I know that some of you are running 19" wheels on your C5 A6, and I am considering doing the same.

Can you fill me in on your experiences with 19's as it relates to both ride quality and wheel damage.

These would be summer only wheels, but I live in Michigan....

Pictures would also be very helpful - I've already searched the forums.

Thank you.

Thread:

19's on a C5 A6 (xpost) - SAR 2008-05-16 18:33:24 (107 views)

Unsprung weight and rotational mass are the enemies of performance. - 4Driver4 2008-05-16 19:47:45 (43 views)

Ummm, but they look coooool!! - Raudi_6 akaDeutschMF 2008-05-16 21:13:33 (52 views)

Many factors to consider.... - 5speed6 2008-05-16 18:52:01 (87 views)

Not following you why different wheel diameter would matter with rubbing. - SAR 2008-05-18 09:47:51 (25 views)

Because it affects whether the wheel sits further out from the hub, hence.. - 5speed6 2008-05-18 10:10:19 (29 views)

what were teh specs of the 18's you had? - 2.7tDallas 2008-05-16 19:55:15 (32 views)

They were 18 x 8 with an ET of 32. Tires were 235/40/18.. - 5speed6 2008-05-16 20:13:21 (52 views)

ahhh I see - 35 to 43 is better - 2.7tDallas 2008-05-16 20:15:08 (38 views)

currently running a 40 ET with the 19's with an 8.5" width. - 5speed6 2008-05-16 20:19:10 (34 views)

8.5"... roll the fenders, done son, at least I think - Raudi_6 akaDeutschMF 2008-05-16 21:18:20 (40 views)

I want to see a closeup of EdtheKilla's rolling handiwork. - 5speed6 2008-05-16 22:38:06 (33 views)

What he said, it can be done, try 255/40R19, then if rub, stretch the fender - Raudi_6 akaDeutschMF 2008-05-16 19:50:07 (46 views)

I once had 20" wheels (I know bling-bling) and had no problems with rub, offset was my issue - Raudi_6 akaDeutschMF 2008-05-16 19:53:05 (50 views)

It's not only the offset, but the rims width as well that will make/solve a rubbing issue. - 5speed6 2008-05-16 20:23:12 (31 views)

So maybe 8" with 245s would be the key? - Raudi_6 akaDeutschMF 2008-05-16 21:00:40 (33 views)

and drop the profile down to 35, so it won't throw off the speedo. - 5speed6 2008-05-16 21:05:54 (32 views)

35 may be loooow, CAUTION: Wheel damage, but whats the speedo got to do with it - Raudi_6 akaDeutschMF 2008-05-16 21:10:04 (40 views)

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