TSW Nurburgring Rims on white 2012 Audi TT

simon4ys · 03-26-2012, 06:41 PM

I have been looking at these rims for my ibis white 2012 audi tt. I think they look great, but want other opinions. Also is tsw a good company, I'm not to into rim companys, but I do know that these are like $300 a rim so they better be pretty good quality. I also provided a picture that I Photoshopped with the rims on the car, lemme know what you think.

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...w=8&vid=020968

porttac · 03-26-2012, 09:16 PM

How much do they weigh?

Stevelev · 03-27-2012, 06:06 PM

Looks like they're a shade under 20 lbs (quite light) but I'd be a bit concerned with respect to the 8" wheel width. Seems to me that an OEM sized 255 tire would be too wide and although I have no personal experience with this, I've read on other forums that handling can be compromised when sidewalls are not properly supported (i.e.: wide tires on narrow wheels). For what its worth, I'm running 245's on an 8.5" wide Neuspeed wheel (20 lbs) ...

Who doesn't like pics ??

porttac · 03-27-2012, 06:34 PM

Stevelev speaks the truth.

simon4ys · 03-29-2012, 08:41 PM

So even though discount tire says they will fit the car in reality they may not fit properly? Obviously I want to keep the same tires that are on my car now just swap rims, so how do I know the wheel dimensions, etc, so I am 100% sure before buying anything. Stevelev, nice TTS also are those rims 18" or 19"?

Stevelev · 03-30-2012, 04:00 AM

The 8" wide wheels will fit but that wasn't my point - handling may be compromised. I would think that Discount Tire or any online seller would guarantee this or allow one to return their purchase.

Thx for the compliment. I decided to go with the 18" Neuspeeds as they are quite light (8lbs lighter than the 19's) and 18" tires are lighter, less expensive and offer a slighter softer ride. I can now leave mag ride on all the time and not feel the jarring on rough roads ...

neunelf · 04-19-2012, 02:52 PM

TSW is an OEM supplier to BMW.

They make very good value wheels, my wife's 3 series has TSW's from the factory and they have been very good for the past 5 years. They are made in South Africa.

i would not hesitate to buy them or any of their associated brands like Victor for porsche for example.

mw

03-27-2012, 06:06 PM	#3
Stevelev AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 753	Looks like they're a shade under 20 lbs (quite light) but I'd be a bit concerned with respect to the 8" wheel width. Seems to me that an OEM sized 255 tire would be too wide and although I have no personal experience with this, I've read on other forums that handling can be compromised when sidewalls are not properly supported (i.e.: wide tires on narrow wheels). For what its worth, I'm running 245's on an 8.5" wide Neuspeed wheel (20 lbs) ... Who doesn't like pics ?? __________________ 2010 Ibis TTS - Stage II + some other stuff 2011 Ibis Q5 - Bone stock 2004 VR MSM - some bolt ons Last edited by Stevelev; 03-28-2012 at 04:15 AM.

03-30-2012, 04:00 AM	#6
Stevelev AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 753	The 8" wide wheels will fit but that wasn't my point - handling may be compromised. I would think that Discount Tire or any online seller would guarantee this or allow one to return their purchase. Thx for the compliment. I decided to go with the 18" Neuspeeds as they are quite light (8lbs lighter than the 19's) and 18" tires are lighter, less expensive and offer a slighter softer ride. I can now leave mag ride on all the time and not feel the jarring on rough roads ... __________________ 2010 Ibis TTS - Stage II + some other stuff 2011 Ibis Q5 - Bone stock 2004 VR MSM - some bolt ons Last edited by Stevelev; 04-20-2012 at 04:30 AM.

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03-26-2012, 09:16 PM	#2
porttac Audiworld Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 68	How much do they weigh?

03-27-2012, 06:34 PM	#4
porttac Audiworld Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 68	Stevelev speaks the truth.

03-29-2012, 08:41 PM	#5
simon4ys AudiWorld Newcomer 2012 Audi TT Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 7	So even though discount tire says they will fit the car in reality they may not fit properly? Obviously I want to keep the same tires that are on my car now just swap rims, so how do I know the wheel dimensions, etc, so I am 100% sure before buying anything. Stevelev, nice TTS also are those rims 18" or 19"?

04-19-2012, 02:52 PM	#7
neunelf Audiworld Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 67	TSW is an OEM supplier to BMW. They make very good value wheels, my wife's 3 series has TSW's from the factory and they have been very good for the past 5 years. They are made in South Africa. i would not hesitate to buy them or any of their associated brands like Victor for porsche for example. mw