Dilemma: track the 19" stockers or go to some light 18" track wheels...

larryV · 06-15-2006, 04:37 PM

If I were to track the stockers, I'd get a different set of wheels (also in 19") to use with unabused street tires. However, going the 18" route for track use will not only have more potential for weight savings, but also opens up more tire options, not to mention R-compound would be more readily available... that is if there are even any 18" wheels that will clear the brakes that are not heavy audi oem's.

tbaker · 06-15-2006, 06:18 PM

There should be a set of lightweight 18's that will do the job, but will have to make sure the offset will clear the brakes, as you mention.

Getting a lighter, stronger wheel that you don't care if they get hard use at the track is the way to go - and like you said, 18's give more tire selection....that's what i'm gonna do with either an RS4 or E90 M3 - i just gotta make up my mind on the car...!

Bob W. · 06-15-2006, 06:39 PM

if you like them, keep for street and buy 18's for track. if you don't like them, use them for the track. I'm assuming you're not planning any *competitive* track events, in which case lightest possible would be best.

if you keep the 19's for track, the Pirelli Corsas are of course a readily available tire option....and you can drive those to and from the track, if you want.

S4gasbord · 06-15-2006, 06:57 PM

nashRS4 · 06-15-2006, 07:11 PM

nashRS4 · 06-15-2006, 07:25 PM

India Whiskey Charlie · 06-15-2006, 07:37 PM

They can be ordered just like ROW parts.

Silver Fun · 06-15-2006, 08:19 PM

larryV · 06-15-2006, 08:25 PM

anyone know if the ones we actually have in our cars are?

S4gasbord · 06-16-2006, 05:50 AM

06-15-2006, 06:18 PM	#2
tbaker New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 125	I would get a set of track wheels and keep the stockers for street. There should be a set of lightweight 18's that will do the job, but will have to make sure the offset will clear the brakes, as you mention. Getting a lighter, stronger wheel that you don't care if they get hard use at the track is the way to go - and like you said, 18's give more tire selection....that's what i'm gonna do with either an RS4 or E90 M3 - i just gotta make up my mind on the car...! __________________ 2007 RS4 on Order Daytona Grey / Black, Sunroof Delete, No Premium Package

06-15-2006, 06:39 PM	#3
Bob W. AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 24,304	I guess it depends whether you like the stock wheels or not. if you like them, keep for street and buy 18's for track. if you don't like them, use them for the track. I'm assuming you're not planning any competitive track events, in which case lightest possible would be best. if you keep the 19's for track, the Pirelli Corsas are of course a readily available tire option....and you can drive those to and from the track, if you want.

06-15-2006, 06:57 PM	#4
S4gasbord AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 1,099	Are Corsas an option we can actually order? My dealer says he can't get them. __________________

06-15-2006, 07:11 PM	#5
nashRS4 AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 738	Anyone got the weight of the stockers sans tires? __________________ 2011 911 GT3 RS \| 2006 Range Rover Sport Supercharged \| 2013 Audi Q5 (On Order) Previous Audi: 2007 RS 4 \| 2001 S4 Stage III

06-15-2006, 07:25 PM	#6
nashRS4 AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 738	TireRack lists no R Compounds in stock size... maybe their site just doesnt have all options listed __________________ 2011 911 GT3 RS \| 2006 Range Rover Sport Supercharged \| 2013 Audi Q5 (On Order) Previous Audi: 2007 RS 4 \| 2001 S4 Stage III

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06-15-2006, 07:37 PM	#7
India Whiskey Charlie AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Way Out West Posts: 730	Not through a US dealer, but... They can be ordered just like ROW parts. __________________ Viken 2010 S4 S-Tronic 2007 RS4

06-15-2006, 08:19 PM	#8
Silver Fun AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,062	24 Pounds

06-15-2006, 08:25 PM	#9
larryV AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 14,165	That's not bad considering they're 19" audi oem. Early press info mentioned they were forged... anyone know if the ones we actually have in our cars are? __________________ 12 Escalade 11 GT3 11 GTI 14 SQ5 (ordered) 14 RS7 (ordered) former Audis: 99 A4 1.8T, 01 S4, 07 RS4, 10 Q5 S-line RIP awot

06-16-2006, 05:50 AM	#10
S4gasbord AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 1,099	Uhm, what's ROW? Does that mean I can get the car delivered with them on already? __________________

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