WHEEL CHOICE

[WRS4]

I may ba after some wheels for the rs4, and as i had 20" on my m3 i am thinking of the same size, but has anyone fitted 20's ? and if so did they prefere it or would rather had stuck to 19's ?

also when i search wheel deals, the tyre size seems to be 255, is this the widest that fits the rs4 ? as i am sure i had alot wider on the m3

finally can anyone recomend a good looking wheel so i can look it up as theirs not that many that tickle my fancy

[MikeFish]

You had wider on the BM cos it is rear wheel drive. 255 is plenty on the RS4, you don't need to go wider... welcome to quattro.

Lots of owners run 20s. I couldn't tell a difference in ride between the 2 so to me it's all about the looks.
Photos of mine in my thread (link in signature).

[jonytek]

.. welcome to quattro.

[Jules]

Ive ran 25+ sets on my rs4s and always ran 20s so couldn't say re ride but always thought they have taken them well.
Ive also tried 21s once and it looks rubbish as raises the centre of the car to much.

Of course you can run wider than 255s, but so fit 20s the car needs to be lower for the full effect so of course then wider
tyre becomes an issue.

As for wheel choice the world is your oyster. there has never been so much choice so how you are struggling I will never know lol.

[MikeFish]

Good point Jules, as soon as you stick a set of 20s on a standard ride height car it immediately looks too high even though the rolling radius and overall diameter is exactly the same so the car isn't any higher or lower than before.

[WRS4]

ok great help guys, i am definitely getting 20's, so any advice on lowering then ? as in i assume you just add springs ? remember im just getting this car so doing the whole shock / damper thing may be done at a later date, would be nice to just add the springs when the wheels are fitted dont you think ?

its been a while since modying cars lol so i am rusty at all this.

[MikeFish]

Lowering; 3 options
Buy some lowering springs; will probably still leave the car with the front slightly high though.
Buy some KW adjustable springs; this retains the DRC but allows you to lower the car to your preferred height and get it level.
Buy some coilovers

[J1TVV]

Hi there,

Has to be 20's and Mike is right about the lowering I went with the KW adjustable springs so I have the car sitting exactly how I want. Ride comfort I found was better with the the new springs and did not notice and difference between the 19's and 20's in comfort

Enjoy! The Modding bug is so addictive!

[WRS4]

Hi there,

Has to be 20's and Mike is right about the lowering I went with the KW adjustable springs so I have the car sitting exactly how I want. Ride comfort I found was better with the the new springs and did not notice and difference between the 19's and 20's in comfort

Enjoy! The Modding bug is so addictive!

I know what you mean but i am trying to tame myself this time round as i spent many thousands on the m3 and lost it all when i sold her, So these kw adjustables, can you recomand somewhere i can get them as i can only find coilovers ect ect and not sure i want to pay out that sort of money for reasons i just explained

[Starry]

Hi there,

Has to be 20's and Mike is right about the lowering I went with the KW adjustable springs so I have the car sitting exactly how I want. Ride comfort I found was better with the the new springs and did not notice and difference between the 19's and 20's in comfort

Enjoy! The Modding bug is so addictive!

I know what you mean but i am trying to tame myself this time round as i spent many thousands on the m3 and lost it all when i sold her, So these kw adjustables, can you recomand somewhere i can get them as i can only find coilovers ect ect and not sure i want to pay out that sort of money for reasons i just explained

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[WRS4]

tempting

http://www.wheelbasealloys.com/alloy-wh ... ed/20-inch

[denis.dasilva2]

I run 19x10 all around w 275/35/19 hankook tires

[WRS4]

I run 19x10 all around w 275/35/19 hankook tires

thats what i want 275 ? but when looking online all the companies show available wheels at 8.5j and biggest tyre 255? am i missing something as i want at least 275 on mine too

[kevconn]

275mm is almost 11", way too wide for a 8.5" wheel imo

[denis.dasilva2]

If u own an RS4 its totally fine most of myfriends run 275 for the RS,its a perfect fit