Mark P

Absolutely - as you can see that results in the outer edge of the wheel exactly the same (within 0.03" [less than 1mm]) as the S-Line/20" wheel so it does indeed match OEM flush-ness to the car's body.

Gossip Girl

Just spoke to Hartmann re SQ5 winter rims. They thought 7" width would be way too narrow. They are tentatively recommending 19x8.5 with either a 38 or 25 offset, depending on how far out you want the tires to project. But they still have not verified with actual measurements for an SQ5 and will let me know once they do. I will probably go with RS4 style rims in 19x8.5 with 38 offset (#9 on their web page for Audi fitments). Given that I am in the Rocky Mts. I do not want the wheels kicking out a lot of junk at my fenders, as they might in this environment with the 25 offset. Will let you know when I get final numbers.

gtwagon941

Ironic that they are second guessing wheel size fitment vs. Audi. If 7" fit, then that is a win win. Narrower is better for traction and narrower is cheaper for rubber prices. Until I hear definitively that 7" that Audi rec's won't fit, I'm gonna plan on sourcing 19x7s for winter.

Gossip Girl

The 7" just doesn't make any sense to me. Isn't there a possibility that's an error on the Audi site? There are no other Q5s that take 7". Seems way too narrow, although you're right would be great if they worked. I am waiting for more confirmation from dealer, Hartmann before making a purchase. But if you buy them and they work, let us know!

gtwagon941

Just noticed you have a Daytona RS and a Glacier SQ5...I have a Daytona and our Glacier SQ5 is set to leave port next week. Interiors are different, but kinda funny.

Gossip Girl

Here's another thought: the 235/55/19 tires that are recommended on the Audi site for the 7x19 rims won't fit on a 7" wide rim. 235mm divided by 25.4= 9.25 inches, not 7 inches. There's no way you can fit that tire on a 7" rim. I think it's an error.

Gossip Girl

You have great taste!

Mark P

Note that the difference in offset directly helps with caliper face clearance to the spokes. So if that's an issue, the 25 may help vs 38 (1/2" difference)

spijun

235mm divided by 25.4= 9.25 inches, not 7 inches
This means that there must be 9x19 LOL
255mm divided by 25,4 = 10,03 inches, not 8,5 inches
This means that there must be 10x20 LOL

Perhaps Audi engineers are not aware that know nothing

For your information I have wheels 235/55R19 on rims 19x8 ET39

We need to urgently inform the Audi they have a big mistake




You liked it or not these are the official dimensions that are are installing in the Audi Q5:
Q5:
17X7 ET 33 - only for winter tires 225/65 R 17
17X7 ET 37 - only for winter tires 225/65 R 17

17X8 ET 39 235/65R17
18X8 ET 39 235/60R18
19x8 ET 39 235/55R19
19x8 ET 27 235/55R19
20X8,5 ET 33 255/45 R20

for SQ5
19x7 ET 37 235/55 R19 tires for winter
20X8,5 ET 33 255/45 R20
21x8,5 ET 33 255/40 R21


http://www.audi.at/files/at/element/..._aut_jun13.pdf

Winter-Aluminium-Gussrad im 5-Arm-Parallelspeichen-Design als Winterkomplettrad (ohne Abb. im Zubehörkatalog) 7 J x 19, mit Reifen 235/55 R 19, Conti Cross Contact AO,nur für den SQ5
Kraftstoffeffizienzklasse: E, Nasshaftungsklasse: C,
Klasse externes Rollgeräusch:72 dB

S/N: 8R0073229 8Z8

Mark P

Donna,

I think what spijun is trying to say is:

Please take a look at the varying widths of the tire as illustrated in TireRack's TireTech:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete...e.jsp?techid=7


Then take a look at one of the 235/55R19 Tires and note the rim width suggested:
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...=yes&tab=Specs
Blizzak DM-V1 P235/55R19
Rim Width Range: 6.5-8.5"