19 vs. 20 inch wheels - Page 2

80MGB · 12-31-2011, 07:09 AM

Very slight increase in noise. Maybe there's more, but I'm enjoying the ride so much I don't notice - LOL!

MelWood · 04-17-2012, 12:54 PM

I'm concerned with changing from 20"s to 19"s on my future A7. One dealer says its a complicated process involving the computer another says its no big deal and Audi USA isn't really sure.
Did you have to adjust your car' computer? Did your A7 come with the 19" sports package (PPS)? Thanks for your help.

tenspeed · 04-17-2012, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MelWood

One dealer says its a complicated process involving the computer another says its no big deal and Audi USA isn't really sure.

Sounds like one dealer doesn't want to do it. They are wheels. If they have the same diameter, nothing has to be changed.

60614allroad · 04-18-2012, 07:02 AM

I got the 19" Sport Package in part because I live in Chicago (can you say "pothole city"). I wanted the sport package, but I have broken a few wheels with ultra low profile tires, and honestly, of all the OEM A7 wheels I like the looks of the sport package 19' wheels best....the 20" sport package wheels are too shiny/busy looking for me.....
As for handling, I got nice long test drives in A7s with both sport packages before ordering and I found the handling difference to be negligable.

JerryS4 · 04-18-2012, 02:38 PM

I like the ride on both my 20" OEM summer tires and the 19" winter setup. The winter set is from Hartmann and has the RS4 look that I get lots of compliments with.

http://gallery.hartmannwheels.com/v/...9_JS1.jpg.html

I like the anthracite dark background as it looks cleaner longer. I only wash the shiny face and leave the rest alone in the background. My A7 is pictured on their site. I just changed back to the 20" summers and love the classy look. But I also will miss the simple and aggressive look of the RS4 style. Nice to like both season's wheels equally... something that I have not experienced before.

80MGB · 04-18-2012, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MelWood

I'm concerned with changing from 20"s to 19"s on my future A7. One dealer says its a complicated process involving the computer another says its no big deal and Audi USA isn't really sure.
Did you have to adjust your car' computer? Did your A7 come with the 19" sports package (PPS)? Thanks for your help.

Mine came with the 19" and the dealer switched me out to the 20"s after I got a bit of drive time on them. The only reason I had time with the 19"s was because we agreed to the 20"s while it was in transit, and when it arrived, they didn't have 20" wheels on hand. i have no idea what "involving the computer" would be - any comment would be speculation on my part.

MelWood · 05-01-2012, 01:27 PM

I finally heard from Audi of America and they said "As long as you are replacing the 20" with 19" that are Audi original equipment you shouldn't have a problem" for the car I have on order.
The rep i spoke to was not sure if the offsets are the same and recommended I double check.
There is some question what affect changing the wheels would have on the Adaptive Cruise Control. My car is not equipped with ACC but others should take this into consideration.

Knuck · 05-01-2012, 09:50 PM

Can't speak for the 19s but the 20s with the s-line package are amazing for traction. Have been extremely impressed with the grip as I sling a car this large around extremely tight mountain rides in both the wet and dry at speed. They do make a bit of noise going over potholes but other than that are relatively quiet.

04-18-2012, 07:02 AM	#14
60614allroad AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 126	I got the 19" Sport Package in part because I live in Chicago (can you say "pothole city"). I wanted the sport package, but I have broken a few wheels with ultra low profile tires, and honestly, of all the OEM A7 wheels I like the looks of the sport package 19' wheels best....the 20" sport package wheels are too shiny/busy looking for me..... As for handling, I got nice long test drives in A7s with both sport packages before ordering and I found the handling difference to be negligable. __________________ 2012 A7: Prestige Package, Moonlight Blue with Titanium Gray interior, fine grain ash, Driver Assistance Package, 19" Sport package, Cold Weather Package, full LED Headlights, Rear Side Airbags, Stasis Exhaust, and Stasis Engine tuning software - 2005 Allroad: 2.7t, 6spd mt, premium, DVD Nav+, Stratos Blue full body paint, 18 x 8 1/2" OEM RS4 wheels w/ 245/45 Pirelli P-Zero Neros, APR ECU flash (93 octane), APR exhaust, AWE pedals

04-18-2012, 02:38 PM	#15
JerryS4 AudiWorld Senior Member 2012 Audi A7 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Philadelphia Area Posts: 774	I like the ride on both my 20" OEM summer tires and the 19" winter setup. The winter set is from Hartmann and has the RS4 look that I get lots of compliments with. http://gallery.hartmannwheels.com/v/...9_JS1.jpg.html I like the anthracite dark background as it looks cleaner longer. I only wash the shiny face and leave the rest alone in the background. My A7 is pictured on their site. I just changed back to the 20" summers and love the classy look. But I also will miss the simple and aggressive look of the RS4 style. Nice to like both season's wheels equally... something that I have not experienced before. __________________ - 2012 A7 Phantom Black & Brown Interior - Stasis ECU Tune, Injen Intake, Quad Exhaust Tips & S7 Rear Valence, H&R 20/15 mm Spacers R/F, VAG-COM mods include: Engine Start Dials Sweep, Gear Indicator and Remote Window Open. 30% Tint. - 2009 Black Audi A5 3.2 S-Line, ADS, Quad Exhaust(gone) - 2006 Black/Tan Audi A6 Premium (gone) ......... 2010 MB C350 White (wife's) - 2006 Black Infiniti G35x, UpRev Flash, plenum spacer, LED halos. - 2005 S4 Black/Black (gone) ........................... 1997 BMW 540 (gone) - 2003 A4 1.8T White, GAIC Chip Last edited by JerryS4; 04-18-2012 at 06:09 PM.

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04-17-2012, 12:54 PM	#12
MelWood AudiWorld Newcomer Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 4	I'm concerned with changing from 20"s to 19"s on my future A7. One dealer says its a complicated process involving the computer another says its no big deal and Audi USA isn't really sure. Did you have to adjust your car' computer? Did your A7 come with the 19" sports package (PPS)? Thanks for your help.

05-01-2012, 01:27 PM	#17
MelWood AudiWorld Newcomer Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 4	I finally heard from Audi of America and they said "As long as you are replacing the 20" with 19" that are Audi original equipment you shouldn't have a problem" for the car I have on order. The rep i spoke to was not sure if the offsets are the same and recommended I double check. There is some question what affect changing the wheels would have on the Adaptive Cruise Control. My car is not equipped with ACC but others should take this into consideration.

05-01-2012, 09:50 PM	#18
Knuck Audiworld Junior Member 2010 Audi A4 My Garage Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 17	Can't speak for the 19s but the 20s with the s-line package are amazing for traction. Have been extremely impressed with the grip as I sling a car this large around extremely tight mountain rides in both the wet and dry at speed. They do make a bit of noise going over potholes but other than that are relatively quiet.