'13 S5 Wheels 18" vs 19"

Schumi_Tampa · 05-07-2012, 06:11 PM

Guys,
According to the order guide, the '13 S5 comes standard with 18" wheels. Under options, one can order 19" wheels though. With regards to ride quality, what differences are there between these two sizes? Do the 18" wheels provide a more comfortable ride in city riving/highway in comparion to the 19" ones? Can you really feel the difference or is it just for the looks?

MonzaAvant · 05-07-2012, 06:32 PM

Go with the 18s and then upgrade to aftermarket 20's.
Will you notice the difference in ride quality? Yes
Is it drastic? No
It really all depends on how you want your car to drive.

tomhorn · 05-08-2012, 11:03 AM

When test driving cars before my purchase I drove cars with both 18" and 19" wheels. Difference in ride quality was negligible, and I went with the s-line (A5) with 19's.

Living in FL I would imagine it's even less of an issue as you have fewer potholes to deal with and warmer temps. Surprised the new S5 comes with 18's standard. All the S5's I have seen had 19's stock.

Beakerz · 05-08-2012, 07:36 PM

What??? The S5 comes with 18" wheels now? It used to come stansard with 19" wheels!

Huey52 · 05-09-2012, 02:12 AM

Audi is becoming more like BMW with every passing year. Now they're looking to make more by offering the 19" rims as an option under the similar auspices of 'potential rim damage from lower profile.'

JGA5Cab · 05-09-2012, 05:46 AM

I had an S5 for a short time and found the 19s to ride harder and were noisy over the bumps. Aesthetically, the 19s win hands down. If you live in a mild climate where the streets are smooth, go for it. I live in a horribly bumpy city where my soft A5 can be uncomfortable at times.

BlueSander · 05-09-2012, 06:14 AM

Yup, stay with 19'. Switching from 18-19, you will experience harsher ride (relatively, of course), however, it's do-able. I think 20 is a bit too much, it's a hell lot harsher + you will be watching out for every bumps on the road. I'm from New England area FYI.

05-07-2012, 06:32 PM	#2
MonzaAvant AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 992	Go with the 18s and then upgrade to aftermarket 20's. Will you notice the difference in ride quality? Yes Is it drastic? No It really all depends on how you want your car to drive. __________________ MonzaAvant's OEM+ build thread 2006 Light Silver Metallic S4 - SOLD 2010 Monza Silver A4 Avant Sline 2011 Quartz Gray Metallic Q5 2.0T - GF's

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Huey52 AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: New England Posts: 908	Audi is becoming more like BMW with every passing year. Now they're looking to make more by offering the 19" rims as an option under the similar auspices of 'potential rim damage from lower profile.' __________________ 2013 allroad P+, Monsoon Gray/Titanium Gray, Nav, B&O, Keyless, Walnut

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JGA5Cab AudiWorld Senior Member 2012 Audi A5 My Garage Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Cleveland, OH Eastside Posts: 638	I had an S5 for a short time and found the 19s to ride harder and were noisy over the bumps. Aesthetically, the 19s win hands down. If you live in a mild climate where the streets are smooth, go for it. I live in a horribly bumpy city where my soft A5 can be uncomfortable at times. __________________ Jim G from Cleveland, OH 2012 A5 Cabriolet 2.0T Quattro, Tiptronic, Prestige, Comfort Package, Dark Walnut inlay, Stainless exhaust tips and S5 mirrors. Brilliant Red - Black interior 2013 Q5 3.0T Quattro S-type, Premium Plus, 19" wheels, B&O, Navigation, Dark Walnut inlay. Monsoon Gray - black interior, Curt Hitch (traded)2010 A5 Cabriolet 2.0T Quattro, Tiptronic, Prestige, Comfort Package, Stainless exhaust tips, S5 mirrors. Brilliant Red - Black interior

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05-08-2012, 11:03 AM	#3
tomhorn AudiWorld Newcomer Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 6	When test driving cars before my purchase I drove cars with both 18" and 19" wheels. Difference in ride quality was negligible, and I went with the s-line (A5) with 19's. Living in FL I would imagine it's even less of an issue as you have fewer potholes to deal with and warmer temps. Surprised the new S5 comes with 18's standard. All the S5's I have seen had 19's stock.

05-08-2012, 07:36 PM	#4
Beakerz AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 217	What??? The S5 comes with 18" wheels now? It used to come stansard with 19" wheels!

05-09-2012, 06:14 AM	#7
BlueSander AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,126	Yup, stay with 19'. Switching from 18-19, you will experience harsher ride (relatively, of course), however, it's do-able. I think 20 is a bit too much, it's a hell lot harsher + you will be watching out for every bumps on the road. I'm from New England area FYI.