19" or 20" wheels...I am really torn

[mr shickadance]

your ABS would get messed up (slightly....like incredibly micro amount of messing up) and your speedometer may read incorrectly......thats it^^

[bknewtype]

19's w/ no wheel gap= the sex imo. nothing wrong with 20's though, but just dont go bigger.

[Mops]

I ran 255/35/20 for a year. Loved the look and the ride was great. Dont care anything about the speedo or abs etc. Had no issues.

[mxrz]

19's w/ no wheel gap= the sex imo. nothing wrong with 20's though, but just dont go bigger.

When the spokes go all the way to the edge of the wheel, 19's look big enough

[bknewtype]

When the spokes go all the way to the edge of the wheel, 19's look big enough

yup, thats why a lot of people thought my wheels were 20's, and another member on the forum has the same wheels but in 20's and they looked hugeee

[SanMiguel]

I faced the same dilemma when I decided to replace my stock 19s... didn't know whether I should stay with the same size, or move up to 20s. 19s look great so long as they're lowered, but there's nothing to worry about if you eventually decide to go with 20s. In the end I decided to go with 20s, and I use my car as a daily driver. I don't think there's a right or wrong answer between the two. It all comes down to your personal preference. The difference in ride comfort was almost non-existent, and I drive everywhere from Chula Vista, to downtown SD, to Mira Mesa, to Fallbrook. No issues whatsoever with any of the roads, and I've never suffered from any damage or blowouts. I personally think 20s are a perfect size, and I don't think they make the car look like a 4x4. Some pictures might make 20s look too big, but you really have to see them in person and make the judgement call yourself.

stock 19s lowered:



20s:

[tboooe]

yup, thats why a lot of people thought my wheels were 20's, and another member on the forum has the same wheels but in 20's and they looked hugeee

What wheels are those?

[tboooe]

I faced the same dilemma when I decided to replace my stock 19s... didn't know whether I should stay with the same size, or move up to 20s. 19s look great so long as they're lowered, but there's nothing to worry about if you eventually decide to go with 20s. In the end I decided to go with 20s, and I use my car as a daily driver. I don't think there's a right or wrong answer between the two. It all comes down to your personal preference. The difference in ride comfort was almost non-existent, and I drive everywhere from Chula Vista, to downtown SD, to Mira Mesa, to Fallbrook. No issues whatsoever with any of the roads, and I've never suffered from any damage or blowouts. I personally think 20s are a perfect size, and I don't think they make the car look like a 4x4. Some pictures might make 20s look too big, but you really have to see them in person and make the judgement call yourself.

stock 19s lowered:


20s:

I know SD well (went to UCSD) and the roads are not perfect to say the least. What wheels are those and what size tire are you running?

[bknewtype]

What wheels are those?

tsw nuburgrings

[SanMiguel]

what wheels are those and what size tire are you running?

bbs cx-r; 275/30/20

[mr shickadance]

tsw nurburgrings, VMR v710's and kind of the miro 111's all share a similar design, i think the miro's have the most concavity of them all

[mxrz]

As far as hybrid casting methods go, the TSW Nring wheels are probably the strongest out of anything outside of forged wheels. It's nice to see TSW making a good effort to shed the "The Soft Wheel" nickname.

[NYSpeedRacer]

bbs cx-r; 275/30/20

I'm assuming that you're a squared setup?

[mr shickadance]

As far as hybrid casting methods go, the TSW Nring wheels are probably the strongest out of anything outside of forged wheels. It's nice to see TSW making a good effort to shed the "The Soft Wheel" nickname.

tsw has made big improvements after they started to become known for shitty wheels

same with rota, rota has been associated with severe cracked wheels (google rota fail....then LOL) but they too have stepped up thier game.


actually, if anyone is crafty with photochop, would anyone mind doing an a5 and some grids?

[onurxx]

I do have 20'' original RS4 with 265/30-20 Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tires and also H&R 35mm extra.

Some pictures: http://www.garaget.org/?car=251557

[mr shickadance]

you have OEM RS4 'style' wheels, they are not true RS4's tho, they only came in 19

[BlkS5]

When the spokes go all the way to the edge of the wheel, 19's look big enough

I never thought of that before but you are 100% right, IMO. The 20's with spokes to the edge look too big but BK's looks(ed) perfect.

[ExhaustNote]

I never thought of that before but you are 100% right, IMO. The 20's with spokes to the edge look too big but BK's looks(ed) perfect.

My HRE's have spokes to the edge....does this look too big?

[Bullwheel]

Technical or performance wise:
19" as no 20" set up can be lighter than the similar set up in 19". Every BBK will fit!

Optic:
20" as it just looks perfect! Comfort will suffer sligthly...
When I upgraded my Quattroporte ...I was happy that I could adjust the shocks from sport to comfort when my family was on board.

[edunwody]

No, they look perfect. Just like your car. Down right perfect

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[mr shickadance]

My HRE's have spokes to the edge....does this look too big?

if this makes sense

in the rolling shot, yes your wheels look too big

in stills, they look okay

[ExhaustNote]

if this makes sense

in the rolling shot, yes your wheels look too big

in stills, they look okay

Cool, I think it's all subjective anyways. I love my 20's =)

[mxrz]

Cool, I think it's all subjective anyways. I love my 20's =)

I think we all do as well.

[Mops]

I <3 them as well.

[mxrz]

I <3 them as well.

If you don't buy them, I may.

[Beast]

My HRE's have spokes to the edge....does this look too big?

nah just damn perfect :D

[Mops]

If you don't buy them, I may.

Go for it mx...I had to pass:(

[BlkS5]

My HRE's have spokes to the edge....does this look too big?

Since you are not selling them to me, yes too big ;)

[tboooe]

Thanks to everyone you replied! I am going to temporarily punt and not make a decision yet! My plan is to put some coilovers on my car and check out how the 19s look. Hopefully I will like the look and not have to spend extra money on 20s. Pics to follow....

[iconoclast]

My HRE's have spokes to the edge....does this look too big?

g'damn it every time i see your car it makes me regret not holding out for my first choice in color and going for daytona grey.

[MonzaA5]

19's w/ no wheel gap= the sex imo. nothing wrong with 20's though, but just dont go bigger.

These look really good. Bronze on black is a great color match

[bknewtype]

Thanks! Miss it dearly


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