Suggestions needed: Overwhelmed by choices!

menicosia · 09-25-2001, 03:55 PM

I've worn out the outer edge of my 99.5 A4 Avant/manual/sport Dunlop 8000E's, and am going to start a new job on Monday so I'm looking to replace them.

After browsing through miles of postings on the Wheels & Tires forum, I'm no closer to making a choice than when I started! So tell you what, I'll mention what I need, and if you feel like making suggestions, I'd be glad to entertain them!

I like the shape of the 16" sport-package wheels, but would definitely consider upgrading to 18" wheels for looks and other benefits.

I live in the NorCal Bay Area, so that means my driving is 90% dry, good roads, 9% wet and 1% at Lake Tahoe. I'm satisfied with the Dunlop's ride and handling, though I'd love less road-noise.

If I get new wheels, that'd be fun, but they do need to be conservative-looking (no boy racer wheels for me) because 1] it's an Avant, and 2] I occasionally use the car to impress management. Finally, durability is very important to me, I hate dealing with bent/cracked rims.

What do you think?

audiyak · 09-25-2001, 04:17 PM

Kahn RSS 17X7.5 rims, either Dunlop SP9000 or Pirelli Pzero Rosso or new Michelin all season highperformance (can't remember name) in 225/45/17

Spdgeek · 09-25-2001, 04:38 PM

As far as wheels go you could get anything you like money is the only limitation. Some of the Mille wheels are nice looking and fairly cheap, could buy used S4 wheels if you like those looks or 18" Volks if you have $450 a wheel to spend. The Yokohama AVS db is a great all around tire, very quite and performs well in both wet and dry.

Good Luck.

BiZzAro ThAi · 09-25-2001, 06:53 PM

I was told they are very strong as well...these are 17's on Ron C's old car

BiZzAro ThAi · 09-25-2001, 06:55 PM

dbtong · 09-25-2001, 06:56 PM

if he wants to be unique in the SF Bay Area. ;p

BiZzAro ThAi · 09-25-2001, 07:01 PM

yet agressive at the same time...at 17" they are only 21 lbs, and like 210 a piece...thats good value...

dbtong · 09-25-2001, 07:13 PM

i agree with you...it enhances yet retains an almost stock look.

Rich_W · 09-26-2001, 05:21 AM

and lowered to coilover height too... if you do 18's... you will need to lower the vechile to get the look and ride you are seeking.

MAX@edgeracing.com · 09-26-2001, 07:58 AM

09-25-2001, 04:17 PM	#2
audiyak Audiworld Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 193	Re: Suggestions needed: Overwhelmed by choices! Kahn RSS 17X7.5 rims, either Dunlop SP9000 or Pirelli Pzero Rosso or new Michelin all season highperformance (can't remember name) in 225/45/17 __________________ '02 225TTQC Brilliant White Forge Exhaust 19mm Neuspeed rear bar Bilstein HD

09-25-2001, 04:38 PM	#3
Spdgeek New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 404	Pick a wheel you like and look into Yok AVS db, tirerack sells them As far as wheels go you could get anything you like money is the only limitation. Some of the Mille wheels are nice looking and fairly cheap, could buy used S4 wheels if you like those looks or 18" Volks if you have $450 a wheel to spend. The Yokohama AVS db is a great all around tire, very quite and performs well in both wet and dry. Good Luck. __________________ SpdGeek 2001 S4 Silver/Black

09-25-2001, 06:53 PM	#4
BiZzAro ThAi Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 7,287	have you seen these yet? I think they are very nice, cheap and on the medium to light side I was told they are very strong as well...these are 17's on Ron C's old car __________________

09-25-2001, 06:55 PM	#5
BiZzAro ThAi Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 7,287	oh...PS they are Ace Lola's __________________

09-25-2001, 06:56 PM	#6
dbtong AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 3,154	not a good choice... if he wants to be unique in the SF Bay Area. ;p __________________ D a v e

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09-25-2001, 07:01 PM	#7
BiZzAro ThAi Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 7,287	you just want it to be rare to see the Lolas, I think they are super nice well, very understated yet agressive at the same time...at 17" they are only 21 lbs, and like 210 a piece...thats good value... __________________

09-25-2001, 07:13 PM	#8
dbtong AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 3,154	you've found me out...lol! it is a good value though. i agree with you...it enhances yet retains an almost stock look. __________________ D a v e

09-26-2001, 05:21 AM	#9
Rich_W AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 5,372	Here is your car with 18" AEZ Radons with Factory Center Caps... take a look... and lowered to coilover height too... if you do 18's... you will need to lower the vechile to get the look and ride you are seeking. __________________ Regards, Rich_W

09-26-2001, 07:58 AM	#10
MAX@edgeracing.com Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2000 Posts: 1,169	Here are some options that may fit your criteria ----> __________________ MAX www.edgeracing.com

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