Got my winter wheels and tires mounted this week. Thought I should snap a quick shot while the weather is good. Are you ready snow and ice?

Give me another two weeks and I'll post up my snow treads.

Just posted mine in another thread ... but here they are.

http://forums.audiworld.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=20630&stc=1&d=1319320415
http://forums.audiworld.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=20631&stc=1&d=1319320437

Anyone have any experience with the Sport Edition A7 wheels?

gettin mine on Thursday so will post a few pics then!

Give me a couple of weeks and i'll post em up!

Those Rials look good. How much was the set with tires?

Quick mobile phone shot of 2012 OEM S4 Winter Setup...

http://webpages.charter.net/stomas/pictures/S42012Winter.jpg

Good choice, also how I roll in Winter.

Just posted mine in another thread ... but here they are.

http://forums.audiworld.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=20630&stc=1&d=1319320415
http://forums.audiworld.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=20631&stc=1&d=1319320437

Got my winter wheels and tires mounted this week. Thought I should snap a quick shot while the weather is good. Are you ready snow and ice?

Michelin PA3 with OZ Alleggerita Anthracite

Geez, you guys are fitting your winter gear early! Are y'all expecting snow soon?

Forecasted snow in northern New England latter week, but I'll not switch over until mid-November (southern NE).

Geez, you guys are fitting your winter gear early! Are y'all expecting snow soon?

Forecasted snow in northern New England latter week, but I'll not switch over until mid-November (southern NE).

You're joking? I hope so. All the leaves are still on the trees.

(I typically wait 'til the night or weekend before the first forecasted event. I hate burning up good snow tires on 60F days.)

I don't know about snow, but six out of the next seven days have lows below 40F. It was my understanding that summer tires function like hockey pucks below that temp.

You're correct, there are some published warnings about that situation. I looked at the Pirelli website a while ago and they say "32F" for the P7 tires on my sled.

Michelin OZ Alleggerita Anthracite
Did A trackday on mine yesterday. Great setup.

Almost 80 here today, snow in the front range by Tuesday night... should be dumping in the mountains. I love Colorado.

LOL, I like the snow, too, but after last winter, it's still unwelcomed at this point in my life :( (I will confess I'm semi-anxious to drive on my new Michelin Xice tires. It's been a long time since I've had Michelin snows.)

Hartman Replicas HRS4 18 X 8.0 ET 47 5X112 with 235/45R-18 Michelin Pilot Alpin PA3s


6-10" forcasted for tomorrow. Yikes!

Cheers

Bob-

Here is my winter setup. 18x8 OZ Superturismo LM ET48 and Michelin Pilot Alpin's. Discount Tire said they had to use the supplied lug studs, instead of the factory lug studs, so the color doesn't match, not that its a big deal, but it is noticeable up close. From the pics, it looks like they sit in the wheel wells quite a bit, almost like I need spacers, I think that is just an effect of the dark wheel in the dark wheel well - it doesn't look like that in person, the wheels have about the perfect amount of offset.

Also, FWIW, these are unedited pics from an iPhone 4S, it was very close to dusk - the low light performance of the camera without a flash is pretty incredible. They were sent across the network using the "medium" file size, so if they don't look as sharp, that's why.

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k79/cstaley_2006/Audi%20S4/photo1.jpg
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k79/cstaley_2006/Audi%20S4/photo4.jpg
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k79/cstaley_2006/Audi%20S4/photo3.jpg
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k79/cstaley_2006/Audi%20S4/photo2.jpg
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k79/cstaley_2006/Audi%20S4/photo5.jpg

Anyone have any experience with the Sport Edition A7 wheels?

We've been selling this model for about five years now and have had very positive experience and feedback with it as a value priced winter wheel.

Winter http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AR8&url=/winter/index.jsp

[QUOTE=CJ_S4;24215520]Here is my winter setup. 18x8 OZ Superturismo LM ET48 and Michelin Pilot Alpin's. Discount Tire said they had to use the supplied lug studs, instead of the factory lug studs, so the color doesn't match, not that its a big deal, but it is noticeable up close.

Audi has push on lug covers which are kind of a dark taupe color. I use them with the OZ Anthracite color wheels and they look close enough not to be noticeable. Might be worth a look

PA3 is a great handling tire. The response seems quicker than the Pirelli, but since I have 235/45/18 which are slightly taller than stock... don't know how much is the tire and how much is the slightly taller size. But I like

[QUOTE=CJ_S4;24215520]Here is my winter setup. 18x8 OZ Superturismo LM ET48 and Michelin Pilot Alpin's. Discount Tire said they had to use the supplied lug studs, instead of the factory lug studs, so the color doesn't match, not that its a big deal, but it is noticeable up close.

Audi has push on lug covers which are kind of a dark taupe color. I use them with the OZ Anthracite color wheels and they look close enough not to be noticeable. Might be worth a lookI have the ones that fit the lugs for my peelers, but they don't fit the new lugs on these wheels. Any idea where I can buy them?

Woot. ECS just confirmed shipping of my Alzor replicas so they should be installed next week. I went with the 18x8 ET45 and 245/40/18 Blizzak LM25's.

http://www.ecstuning.com/Audi-B8_S4-Quattro-3.0T/Wheels/Aftermarket_Alloys/ES2143186/

I see that most folks are running 235's so I hope that the 245 isn't too wide as snows generally have a bit broader shoulder. Then again, the Tire Rack recommended setup is a similar spec wheel and tire size so that's good enough for me.

Just received mine via UPS today. Will post pics when I put them on in about 2-3 weeks. 18" Enkei Performance Ammodo with Conti ExtremeContact DWS

check my sig.

Hartmann 19" RS4 hyperblack wheels with 255/35-19 Blizzak LM-60 winter tires.

http://www.bimmerfest.com/photos/data/500/PC120133a.jpg

Woot. ECS just confirmed shipping of my Alzor replicas so they should be installed next week. I went with the 18x8 ET45 and 245/40/18 Blizzak LM25's.

I see that most folks are running 235's so I hope that the 245 isn't too wide as snows generally have a bit broader shoulder. Then again, the Tire Rack recommended setup is a similar spec wheel and tire size so that's good enough for me.
255 width Blizzaks work for me. Then again, when it snows really bad, I just walk to the train station to get to work, and leave the car in the garage. Either that or take my wife's BMW X3 with Dunlops 235 width snows (more ground clearance on her car anyway).

1 Before pics with Stock 19's and then my 18" Niche Circuit Matte Black with Bridgestone Blizzak WS60's

My all season setup for this winter:
http://s2.postimage.org/go5b3e8lt/Side_2.jpg

I see lots of Coloradans posting. Any good local shops got rims/snow tires?

Hartmanns with 18" Dunlop Winter Sports

One more time:
http://www.usarim.com/audi-wheels-sku-370-18-inch-gunmetal-rims-p-1488.html



Am I wrong or are these similar to the S6 wheels? Digging them and thinking of getting them (along with a good tire for my winter set up), but I have 2012 monsoon gray S4 and am not sure how the gunmetal finish will go with the paint? I would welcome any opinions.

http://www.usarim.com/audi-wheels-sk...ms-p-1488.html

Day time highs topping in the 40s. Got these mounted today: Alzor 628 18" Ti replicas 45ET with Michelin Pilot Alpin PA3. I'm not crazy about the Alzor center cap; will be replacing with Audi stock cap soon. The stock Ti rims are in my sig.

Reluctantly installed my Winter set this morning, given the incoming snowstorms tommorrow and Tuesday. Actually, the ride on my 18" Rial DH with Michelin Alpin 245x40 is a bit smoother than stock 19" so a small silver lining to Summer season's end.

Here is my winter setup which I just put on today given the snow in the northeast! Like Boulderbob in post 19, Hartmann RS4 Reps, 18x8 et47, gloss silver. These are a set of their 'blems' which they currently have on sale. Out of the 4 wheels, found only 1 obvious blemish about half the size of a pinky nail. Good deal IMO.:)

These pics were taken today to show the snow we had in the northeast. Can't believe it's not even November yet! Thanks to Drive Auto Works for fitting me in to get this done today!

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-ExHhQqizd8M/Tqx0B0USSzI/AAAAAAAAAGo/rM4KlwgDE58/s800/D7K_1904_024.JPG


https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0Bd8ScKw0dA/Tqx0CQOZnoI/AAAAAAAAAGc/J-jyswH8Ly0/s800/D7K_1910.JPG


https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/--rRwkDZesr8/Tqxz_j8uU9I/AAAAAAAAAGI/HNoWuJqNBvA/s800/D7K_1893_023.JPG

Oh, and the tires are Michelin PA3s. Did a good job handling the slushy stuff. 235/45/18.

Mounted mine up last night.

19x8.5 BBS CH-R's in titanium with 255/35 Blizzak LM-60's.

http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/6703/photogl.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/440/photogl.jpg/)

Mounted mine up last night.

19x8.5 BBS CH-R's in titanium with 255/35 Blizzak LM-60's.

http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/6703/photogl.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/440/photogl.jpg/)

very nice!

Bruce

Mounted mine up last night.

19x8.5 BBS CH-R's in titanium with 255/35 Blizzak LM-60's.

http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/6703/photogl.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/440/photogl.jpg/)

those look sick!

Hartmann RS4 Reps, 18x8 et32, powder coated black + Blizzard LM-60s:

<img src='http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2052634/S4/S4WinterWheels1.jpg'>
<img src='http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2052634/S4/S4WinterWheels2.jpg'>
<img src='http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2052634/S4/S4WinterWheels5.jpg'>
<img src='http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2052634/S4/S4WinterWheels6.jpg'>

Hartmann RS4 reps 18" Smoked Silver and X-Ice 2

http://forums.audiworld.com/picture.php?albumid=165214&pictureid=233667

http://forums.audiworld.com/picture.php?albumid=165214&pictureid=233666

Mounted mine up last night.

19x8.5 BBS CH-R's in titanium with 255/35 Blizzak LM-60's.

http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/6703/photogl.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/440/photogl.jpg/)

My Favorite wheels!

Beautiful.

18x5 Elbrus i07's and 245/40 Michelin Pilot Alpin PA3's. Took a risk on the i07's looking terrible in action, but they actually looked even better in person when they went on.

http://i.imgur.com/sdeei.jpg

18x5 Elbrus i07's and 245/40 Michelin Pilot Alpin PA3's. Took a risk on the i07's looking terrible in action, but they actually looked even better in person when they went on.

http://i.imgur.com/sdeei.jpg

Definitely a bold look!

Well I on Saturday morning I took off my 19" OEM' wheels and tires and put on my 18" VMR V710's wheels with Dunlop Wintersport 3D tires, just in time for the weekend snow storm, drove in 4" of wet snow for about 5 miles, ended up getting 6-7" of snow in mid Jersey.

Well I on Saturday morning I took off my 19" OEM' wheels and tires and put on my 18" VMR V710's wheels with Dunlop Wintersport 3D tires, just in time for the weekend snow storm, drove in 4" of wet snow for about 5 miles, ended up getting 6-7" of snow in mid Jersey.

Damn that looks rough. I sealed my car on friday for the anticipated storm and I am afraid the seal is not going to hold up through the winter...

Bought a set of OEM 18"ers for $600 on Craigslist and put on a set of Dunlop 3D Winter Sports in 225/45R18 - figured narrower is better traction in Winter. The ride is a bit louder than the summers, of course, but I like the OEM look... (and yes, the car needed a wash that day...)

18" Wheels (according to tire guy Primax) with 245/40/18 Hankook Icebear tires, $1700 for all 4 wheels and tires installed/balanced, etc. and they store my 19" tires/wheels for the winter for free.

Bought a set of OEM 18"ers for $600 on Craigslist and put on a set of Dunlop 3D Winter Sports in 225/45R18 - figured narrower is better traction in Winter. The ride is a bit louder than the summers, of course, but I like the OEM look... (and yes, the car needed a wash that day...)

Any close ups of the wheel lip versus the sidewall? I am contemplating the 225/45 and would be curious to see the shoulder on the 8" wide wheel. Thanks.

Woot. ECS just confirmed shipping of my Alzor replicas so they should be installed next week. I went with the 18x8 ET45 and 245/40/18 Blizzak LM25's.

http://www.ecstuning.com/Audi-B8_S4-Quattro-3.0T/Wheels/Aftermarket_Alloys/ES2143186/

I see that most folks are running 235's so I hope that the 245 isn't too wide as snows generally have a bit broader shoulder. Then again, the Tire Rack recommended setup is a similar spec wheel and tire size so that's good enough for me.

Looking good! These must be the S5 replicas, but at 18". Hartmann also has something similar, although for more money. How do you like these? Did you get the ET35 or ET45? I'm thinking ET35 should work just fine.

Thanks!

Looking good! These must be the S5 replicas, but at 18". Hartmann also has something similar, although for more money. How do you like these? Did you get the ET35 or ET45? I'm thinking ET35 should work just fine.

Thanks!

Yes, the S5 replicas in 18".....and they look great. I went with the ET45 because I didn't want to push the snows outward (keep the salt, crap, within thw wheel wells) and the ET35 was also backordered. Unfortunately, one of the "nearly new" Blizzak LM-25's that I bought on Ebay (in July) has a sidewall bubble (even though the seller said no imperfections) so I have to order a new set of snows and try to recoup my $$ through Ebay or selling the remaining three......since the tire is no longer produced and I can't find a replacement. It's a shame because the tires are 8/32 and 9/32 depth. Live and learn.

I love my Hartmann 18" RS6 reps with 245/40-18 Dunlop Wintersports.

Haven't put them on this season yet. Trying to hold out until the day after Thanksgiving.

I'm not crazy about the Alzor center cap; will be replacing with Audi stock cap soon.

Center caps replaced with stock Audi caps. The adhesive on the Alzor caps was already failing!

Definitely a bold look!

Thanks, I was hoping to have a slightly different look. Maybe we'll even pass each other sometime since I'm not too far away. I'll also have to keep an eye out for medimike1's fancy yellow one, too.

Just got mine mounted last night. Fortunately, my car was off the road when the big storm hit New England last weekend (you can see the downed tree in my front yard in the first pic). Unfortunately, it was off the road because it was in the body shop getting repaired after my wife backed into it on my birthday. :(

Elbrus I05 w/ Bridgestone Blizzaks. 225/45/R18

http://i41.tinypic.com/zu10te.jpg

http://i39.tinypic.com/35jxfd2.jpg

http://i39.tinypic.com/2mn4nk.jpg

Mounted mine up last night.

19x8.5 BBS CH-R's in titanium with 255/35 Blizzak LM-60's.

http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/6703/photogl.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/440/photogl.jpg/)

Looks great! What coilover/springs did you use for the drop? Looks perfect.

Looks great! What coilover/springs did you use for the drop? Looks perfect.

Idd looks great! How much has the car been dropped because of the coil over? 30mm?

Mounted mine up last night.

19x8.5 BBS CH-R's in titanium with 255/35 Blizzak LM-60's.

http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/6703/photogl.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/440/photogl.jpg/)

very nice

Alzor 618 S5 Reps; 18x8 ET45 (which look better than my OEM 18 summer setup)

Alzor 618 S5 Reps; 18x8 ET45 (which look better than my OEM 18 summer setup)

Thanks for posting! I was wondering what those would look like with that particular offset.

I couldn't tell from the pictures but are you running with the Alzor center caps ou Audi ones? If the Audis, which caps (part number) fit these wheels?

On a related note, does anyone know if the Drag wheels sold by Discount Tire are any good? They have models that are very similar to some VMRs I've seen around here, but for less money (good for a winter setup).

Thanks!

Thanks for posting! I was wondering what those would look like with that particular offset.

I couldn't tell from the pictures but are you running with the Alzor center caps ou Audi ones? If the Audis, which caps (part number) fit these wheels?

The Alzor center caps are on in these pictures. The OEM AUdi caps look like they'll fit but I don't need to impress anyone for winter. On a side note, the Alzors are great at hiding the brake dust since the inner rim is a darker shade. Kudos to ECS Tuning for selling a great product.

The Alzor center caps are on in these pictures. The OEM AUdi caps look like they'll fit but I don't need to impress anyone for winter. On a side note, the Alzors are great at hiding the brake dust since the inner rim is a darker shade. Kudos to ECS Tuning for selling a great product.

Those are the OEM 18"rims that came with the Canadian-spec '10 S4, so I prefer to call them S4 replicas. :)

http://pic100.picturetrail.com:80/VOL696/3928908/23320599/389011106.jpg

Those are the OEM 18"rims that came with the Canadian-spec '10 S4, so I prefer to call them S4 replicas. :)

MUCH nicer than the US spec OEM 18's.

The Alzor center caps are on in these pictures. The OEM AUdi caps look like they'll fit but I don't need to impress anyone for winter. On a side note, the Alzors are great at hiding the brake dust since the inner rim is a darker shade. Kudos to ECS Tuning for selling a great product.

The Alzor center cap didn't look so hot with the 628 Titanium style wheel. I replaced them with Audi stock 56mm center caps, and they were a perfect fit. The Alzor rims seem to be fine, but the detail of the center cap is stuck on with cheap adhesive, and with less than 200 miles on them, the adhesive and detail were already peeling off!

Where can I buy the Canadian spec rims.....and at what price?

Yeah, I also prefer the Canadian spec rims and would like to get a set if the price is right.

Also, does anyone know what is the part number for the OEM center cap that fits on the Alzor 618? The ECS Tuning web site says something about it being the 57mm one, but that's not saying a lot. I've seen some on eBay but I wanted to make sure I'm buying the right one.

Thanks!

lester_strud; per your request here it is with the VMR V710's 18" with Dunlop Wintersport tires.

lester_strud; per your request here it is with the VMR V710's 18" with Dunlop Wintersport tires.

thanks for this pic! i've been wondering if i should black out my trim/grille now that my black winter rims are on...i like the way this looks so i might end up doing it!

here's mine, mounted by the guys from achtuning which was where i got the wheels. michelin alpine PA3

Looks great, sorry if this was asked already but how much did it run you?

Thanks!

i'm sure you can figure it out online anyway so the tires are about 1k and the wheels are about 1k. so a little over 2k with taxes. achtuning mounted for free. oh yeah, the audi caps were $25/piece so +$100 for 4.

Looks great, sorry if this was asked already but how much did it run you?

Thanks!

Here is my winter setup which I just put on today given the snow in the northeast! Like Boulderbob in post 19, Hartmann RS4 Reps, 18x8 et47, gloss silver. These are a set of their 'blems' which they currently have on sale. Out of the 4 wheels, found only 1 obvious blemish about half the size of a pinky nail. Good deal IMO.:)

These pics were taken today to show the snow we had in the northeast. Can't believe it's not even November yet! Thanks to Drive Auto Works for fitting me in to get

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I am looking to buy the same. They look very nice.

I got this set up from Tire Rack

-18" ASA Wheels
-Dunlop Wintersport M3 235/45 R18
-Ronal 2.5" Audi center caps.

Price mounted and shipped was $1720

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6031/6359715743_4a1a6f6d4e_z_d.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6222/6359718011_80d54146b8_z_d.jpg

Rims are from USARIM, $695 with shipping
http://www.usarim.com/audi-wheels-sku-370-18-inch-gunmetal-rims-p-1488.html

Audi TT-RS reps : 18 inch, 225 width, Vredestein Wintrac Extreme

Rial DH from Tire Rack with Michelin Alpin PA3 in 235/45-18.

http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad49/Sunstealer73/Cars/mini-DSC06384.jpg

My winter setup =)
Michelin PA3 245/40R18

http://www.shadow-inc.com/s4car/winter-s4-3.jpg
http://www.shadow-inc.com/s4car/winter-s4-2.jpg
http://www.shadow-inc.com/s4car/winter-s4-1.jpg
http://www.shadow-inc.com/s4car/winter-s4-4.jpg

Michelin PA3 - 245/40R18
Sport Edition SE-15

18" VMR v708s on Dunlop SP Winter Sport 3Ds

http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n507/MichaelRadonich/IMG_0746.jpg

http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n507/MichaelRadonich/IMG_0745.jpg

http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n507/MichaelRadonich/IMG_0744.jpg

My winter setup =)
Michelin PA3 245/40R18

http://www.shadow-inc.com/s4car/winter-s4-3.jpg
http://www.shadow-inc.com/s4car/winter-s4-2.jpg
http://www.shadow-inc.com/s4car/winter-s4-1.jpg
http://www.shadow-inc.com/s4car/winter-s4-4.jpg

my fav

I got this set up from Tire Rack

-18" ASA Wheels
-Dunlop Wintersport M3 235/45 R18
-Ronal 2.5" Audi center caps.

Price mounted and shipped was $1720

Any more pics from a distance? I was contemplating getting these before pulling the trigger on mine.

Thanks seinsmeld13 =)

Heres some pics of mine with 245/40R18 Michelin Pilot Alpin PA3 on them

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Gotta wash them but I powder coated the stock wheels. I liked the style but Im in the middle of removing the chrome and making it all dark

18" Hartmann R8 Replicas w/ Michelin Pilot Alpin PA3s

http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/5557/img0840small.jpg

http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/7002/vancouver2011120200057.jpg

http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/4075/img0855xf.jpg

winter setup

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l638/atomsharp/DSC00123.jpg

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l638/atomsharp/DSC00122.jpg

My winter setup...Michelin Pilot Alpin PA3's 245/40 18's.

I threw my winter tires on today. I also took advantage of the 55 degree weather in St Louis and applied another coat of sealant for winter protection.

I put 9,000 miles on these tires last winter and they each have 8/32nd's remaining.

http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g439/redrocker555/2010%20S4%20Winter%20Setup/DSC01227.jpg

http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g439/redrocker555/2010%20S4%20Winter%20Setup/DSC01224.jpg

http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g439/redrocker555/2010%20S4%20Winter%20Setup/DSC01222.jpg

http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g439/redrocker555/2010%20S4%20Winter%20Setup/DSC01221.jpg

http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g439/redrocker555/2010%20S4%20Winter%20Setup/DSC01228.jpg

http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g439/redrocker555/2010%20S4%20Winter%20Setup/DSC01219.jpg

http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g439/redrocker555/2010%20S4%20Winter%20Setup/DSC01225.jpg

Michelin Pilot Alpin PA3 245/40 18's with Sport Edition KV5's

These Tires are incredible, great handling, super smooth ride, great turn-in. Love em!

Oh and gone is the tramlining from the summer tires. A welcomed reprieve, for a few months anyway

As posted: DIY: Winter Wheel Swap (http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2796727)

18" VMR v710's. Michelin Pilot Alpin PA3's @ 245/40.

http://www.jeffcarnahan.com/photos/20101218-S4_Winter_Tires/IMG_3540.JPG

http://www.jeffcarnahan.com/photos/20101218-S4_Winter_Tires/IMG_3543.JPG

Ordered a set of Alzor 623's on Sunday from ECS and they arrived at lunchtime today! Wow that was fast!
The tires are not here yet. I am getting Hankook I*cept EVO's.

Also ordered a set of centercaps like the stock type. Hope they fit in the squared out area around the lug bolt holes!

Will post pics once they are mounted and on the car.

I have a question. I just ordered some Pirelli Sottozero 240 II's 255x35x19 for winter as well as some VMR V718 19x9.5 ET 45. Should I just mount the winter tires to the OEM peelers? I mean I would much rather use the aftermarket rims for summer time looks. I think I have answered my own question just wondering what others think? Plus it would save me 60$ from VMR as well as having to unmount and mount tires again in the sumemr.

Ordered a set of Alzor 623's on Sunday from ECS and they arrived at lunchtime today! Wow that was fast!
The tires are not here yet. I am getting Hankook I*cept EVO's.

Also ordered a set of centercaps like the stock type. Hope they fit in the squared out area around the lug bolt holes!

Will post pics once they are mounted and on the car.

Nice! My guy at the tire store was really trying to get me into some Icepts. Love the looks of them. Let us know how they feel after some miles.

I have a question. I just ordered some Pirelli Sottozero 240 II's 255x35x19 for winter as well as some VMR V718 19x9.5 ET 45. Should I just mount the winter tires to the OEM peelers? I mean I would much rather use the aftermarket rims for summer time looks. I think I have answered my own question just wondering what others think? Plus it would save me 60$ from VMR as well as having to unmount and mount tires again in the sumemr.

Only problem with using the OEM wheels in the winter is the abuse they will get. Potholes, curbs and parking lot islands hidden by snow. If they get damaged, a lot more $$$$ to replace. I also would go with an 18" wheel for the same reason. More cushion in the sidewalls for potholes.

I opted for an open style 5 spoke 18" winter wheel. They will be easy to clean and won't clog with snow. Alzor 623's

Nice! My guy at the tire store was really trying to get me into some Icepts. Love the looks of them. Let us know how they feel after some miles.

So far, I've been happy with the performance of the Icepts.

The lug holes on my Rial DH rims are too large/deep for the Audi 5-point center caps. The Rial caps aren't all that bad tho', even if they don't also cover the lugs.

Michelin Alpin's myself and well pleased.

The lug holes on my Rial DH rims are too large/deep for the Audi 5-point center caps. The Rial caps aren't all that bad tho', even if they don't also cover the lugs.

Michelin Alpin's myself and well pleased.

I should try my stock caps on the wheels. The Alzors have a squared out area that extends past the lug hole. The five point cap has rounded corners. Not sure how it will look. But should look better than round centercaps just covering up the center.

If the both look bad perhaps I will get some black delrin and make my own on the CNC :D

I should try my stock caps on the wheels. The Alzors have a squared out area that extends past the lug hole. The five point cap has rounded corners. Not sure how it will look. But should look better than round centercaps just covering up the center.

If the both look bad perhaps I will get some black delrin and make my own on the CNC :D

Let us know if those fit...I think the chances are low...but it's worth a try. Do you think the color will match?

FWIW...I think the wheels look pretty fantastic without the OEM Audi center cap so no matter what happens you have a really good looking wheel for your ride/winter setup.

Let us know if those fit...I think the chances are low...but it's worth a try. Do you think the color will match?

Here's a pic of the wheel with a cap I took off the car. It won't snap into place like the OEM wheel because there is no notch cut in the bore of the Alzor wheel. But when I get the new caps I just prdered off eBay, I may just cut off the locating nub on the plastic.

But as you can see the squared off indentation of the wheel is not as noticeable as I first thought. Looks pretty good, can't wait to get the Hancooks mounted and get them on the car. Sometime next week I hope.

BTW I just changed my mind on getting the Dunlop Wintersport 3D's because these I*cept EVO's were $65-70 cheaper and have similar ratings.

Let us know if those fit...I think the chances are low...but it's worth a try. Do you think the color will match?

Here's a pic of the wheel with a cap I took off the car. It won't snap into place like the OEM wheel because there is no notch cut in the bore of the Alzor wheel. But when I get the new caps I just ordered off eBay, I may just cut off the locating nub on the plastic.

But as you can see the squared off indentation of the wheel is not as noticeable as I first thought. Looks pretty good, can't wait to get the Hancooks mounted and get them on the car. Sometime next week I hope.

BTW I just changed my mind on getting the Dunlop Wintersport 3D's because these I*cept EVO's were $65-70 cheaper and have similar ratings.

Here's a pic of the wheel with a cap I took off the car. It won't snap into place like the OEM wheel because there is no notch cut in the bore of the Alzor wheel. But when I get the new caps I just ordered off eBay, I may just cut off the locating nub on the plastic.

But as you can see the squared off indentation of the wheel is not as noticeable as I first thought. Looks pretty good, can't wait to get the Hancooks mounted and get them on the car. Sometime next week I hope.

BTW I just changed my mind on getting the Dunlop Wintersport 3D's because these I*cept EVO's were $65-70 cheaper and have similar ratings.

Based on the specs I would be tempted to try I*cept as well. Let us know how you like them after a while. Can you just black out the center cap on the wheels? Not sure how if the Audi spider caps will stay in place with out the locating hub. I like the wheels1 How much do they weigh?
Good Luck

Looks and rides great.

Also ordered a set of centercaps like the stock type. Hope they fit in the squared out area around the lug bolt holes!

Will post pics once they are mounted and on the car.

StevehamS4, where did you get those center caps from? I have Alzor 618's on order (should be here on Friday) and I'll need those same center caps as well.

Thanks!

Based on the specs I would be tempted to try I*cept as well. Let us know how you like them after a while. Can you just black out the center cap on the wheels? Not sure how if the Audi spider caps will stay in place with out the locating hub. I like the wheels1 How much do they weigh?
Good Luck

22.6 lbs each. The caps have tabs that are spring loaded. I am hoping they work

StevehamS4, where did you get those center caps from? I have Alzor 618's on order (should be here on Friday) and I'll need those same center caps as well.

Thanks!

The caps in the picture are off my car's original wheels. But I have some coming in I got off eBay. They say original but will wait and see when they get here. Were $25 for the set.

The wheels come with small round center caps as well.

Got the Hancook i*cept EVO tires mounted on the Alzor 623 wheels today. I also received the center caps from Hong Kong.

They were not what I expected. In fact the center caps that came with the wheels fit very loosely and had to silicone them on till I can get something that fits.
I knew the stock 5 finger caps were close but they have a location half circle that needs a notch cut in the center cap bore. I was not about to do that since if it didn't work the round center cap would not cover it.


I just figured when the eBay caps came in I would grind off the tab so it fit the round center bore.

WRONG!

not only didn't they fit I almost broke them trying to get them to go in far enough to snap.
I am not giving up though as they would look much better and also cover the lug bolts. I may buy an Audi original and remove the tab and see if they fit.

In the meantime does anyone know a good looking lug bolt that will not rust up that doesn't have stainless thin caps?

The wheels do look good though.
Will need to allow the silicone to dry before I take them for a ride and see how they handle.

Thanks that is a very reasonable weight. Keep at it the overall look of the set up is awesome

22.6 lbs each. The caps have tabs that are spring loaded. I am hoping they work

Looks and rides great.

Are those OEM?

Are those OEM?

They are OEM Replica's. I believe they were offered with an S-Line option for the A4.

They are made by Alzor. Since I don't have an original Audi wheel to compare to, I don't know how accurate they are dimensionally.

They look good and only 539 for the set so the price is right.

Took the car for a decent ride today with the new wheels and tires. I didn't notice much drop off on handling but given the fact my summer tires didn't see many days over 60 degrees since I took delivery it is a tough comparison.
So far I can only say how good the new Hancook i*cept winter tires are. Can't yet say how good the OEM Michelins can be as that test will be done in the warm weather.

But for under $1250 I have a good handling, great looking setup for the next 3+ months.

In my opinion they look better than the double five spoke wheels that came with the car. And they should be a breeze to clean!

On another note; when I was swapping out the wheels and tires this weekend, I noticed how much the sidewall overhung the rim edge of the wheel. This explains why a week after I got the car I made the mistake of getting too close to the curb while in the drive thru at Wendy's. I felt the tire hit the curb. Geez, hit the brakes quick and slowly backed up, turned the wheel and pulled up. After I got thru the line I pulled over to check the damage.
To my surprise I had a hard time finding where it scrubbed. Had to find it on the tire and very little evidence on the finish. The Michelins actually protected the wheel because of this overbite. A nice feature of the factory tires.

Just got my new 2012 S4 yesterday. I live in PA outside of Philly. It's cold here, but no snow/ice right now. I'm leaning towards keeping the summer tires on this year and driving my other car when it's snowy/icy out. Then, getting winter tires next year. Is this ok? I know ideally summer tires don't give great performance when it's cold out, but do other people do this? Is this a potential issue?

Just got my new 2012 S4 yesterday. I live in PA outside of Philly. It's cold here, but no snow/ice right now. I'm leaning towards keeping the summer tires on this year and driving my other car when it's snowy/icy out. Then, getting winter tires next year. Is this ok? I know ideally summer tires don't give great performance when it's cold out, but do other people do this? Is this a potential issue?

Might as well put skis on your car when it gets below 32 degrees F.
You'll get about the same traction as those summer tires.
If you check the classifieds you might be able to find someone getting rid of there winter set for a good price.

If you keep the Summers on, leave the car in the garage. I just changed to high performance winters this past weekend and the car felt very responsive this morning at 13 degrees on my way to work.

A clear difference. Summer tires are harder compound than winters so when it gets cold the summers are like glass.

Had the same issues since 2001 with my BMW which I left Summers on all year round and drove it when no snow was on the ground. The performance was degraded in the cold months on both the OEM Bridgestones and Conti's I replaced them with.

Good luck with the car

Just got my new 2012 S4 yesterday. I live in PA outside of Philly.

Where did you get the car? Make sure you post some pics

Might as well put skis on your car when it gets below 32 degrees F.
You'll get about the same traction as those summer tires.

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When will people realize that summer tires don't mean "everything but snow"......and that cold temps are just as bad?

hey my first year with and S4 and winters, what pressure F/R are you guys running on 245/40/18s for winter? my car has the stock 19s so the door sticker on has those pressures but nothing for 18s.

My car has Rial DH with Pilot Alpine PA3s on it.

I'm running 38psi on the 18" snows and the ride seems okay.

I start at 40 psi which seems to be OK even if the temps drop to zeroF

hey my first year with and S4 and winters, what pressure F/R are you guys running on 245/40/18s for winter? my car has the stock 19s so the door sticker on has those pressures but nothing for 18s.

My car has Rial DH with Pilot Alpine PA3s on it.

The Alzor center cap didn't look so hot with the 628 Titanium style wheel. I replaced them with Audi stock 56mm center caps, and they were a perfect fit. The Alzor rims seem to be fine, but the detail of the center cap is stuck on with cheap adhesive, and with less than 200 miles on them, the adhesive and detail were already peeling off!

I just bought these myself (18 inch et35, gunmetal/machined). Quality seems to be pretty good, but it seems like the wheels are not clear coated? Or is that a special matte texture paint they're using?

I just bought these myself (18 inch et35, gunmetal/machined). Quality seems to be pretty good, but it seems like the wheels are not clear coated? Or is that a special matte texture paint they're using?

I just put on my winter wheels and tires. I only picked up the car on Monday, so I had to make some quick decisions as to what to put on the car. I went with the 18" Motegi rims and 235-45-18 Blizzak LM-60's. So far so good.

Pictures of the new snow's and wheels. Sorry that the car is so dirty. Lots of wet weather and salt on the roads.

msinger, what color is you car?

msinger, what color is you car?It looks like Phantom Black Pearl Effect, but I could be wrong.

2012 S4--Monsoon Grey
18" ASA GT1--245/40 Pilot Alpin PA3

Here are some pics.

OEM Peelers on Pirelli Sottozerro II 240 255x19x35

msinger, what color is you car?

Moonlight Blue.

http://forums.audiworld.com/picture.php?albumid=12393&pictureid=234770

http://forums.audiworld.com/picture.php?albumid=12393&pictureid=234767

http://forums.audiworld.com/picture.php?albumid=12393&pictureid=234769

http://forums.audiworld.com/picture.php?albumid=12393&pictureid=234768

Your pictures have confirmed for me that monsoon grey is the color I want :)

2012 S4--Monsoon Grey
18" ASA GT1--245/40 Pilot Alpin PA3

I just bought these myself (18 inch et35, gunmetal/machined). Quality seems to be pretty good, but it seems like the wheels are not clear coated? Or is that a special matte texture paint they're using?

Best I can tell, the finish is very similar to the finish of my factory Titanium package wheels.

MSW Type 12 18" with Blizzaks. Very happy with the Blizzaks, these things are unstoppable!

MSW Type 12 18" with Blizzaks. Very happy with the Blizzaks, these things are unstoppable!

Ha, that's exctly the word I would use to describe my old Blizzaks in the wet. I prefer my car to be stoppable, lol.

They were very good in the snow, however.

Ha, that's exctly the word I would use to describe my old Blizzaks in the wet. I prefer my car to be stoppable, lol.

They were very good in the snow, however.

Ha, poor word choice to describe tires. I should have clarified that they can just plow through snow. Haven't had any issues with wet conditions either.

Are the specs for the 19" Peelers the same as the 19" Titaniums? I just mounted my Titaniums on the car (with Michelin Alpin snows) for the first time as we plan to take her to CO for some skiing, and it sure looks like the wheels have a wider stance i.e. less positive offset. Are the wheel widths the same? Is the offset the same? My summer tires are on the Peelers. Thanks

2010 S4 brilliant red with 18" Canadian stock rims and lowered on PSS10 coil overs

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7186/6932841109_7af47ce3ca.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/64800495@N07/6932841109/)
2010 Audi S4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/64800495@N07/6932841109/) by Seinsmeld (http://www.flickr.com/people/64800495@N07/), on Flickr

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Why didn't Audi give the same stock 18's to the US? I like them much better than mine.

Why didn't Audi give the same stock 18's to the US? I like them much better than mine.

We pay a little more in Canada. Our standard cars come with items that are options on your base model. These rims are optional in Europe.

I know winter is almost over, but I finally got some OK pics of a clean car with the winter tire setup.

2012 Sprint Blue S4 - 245/40/18 Dunlop SP Winter Sport 3Ds on 18 x 8.5 Rial DHs

One month old and loving it. Here's my winter set-up, 225's on stock 19's

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