Whats the ride like on 19"s??

**mdrider** · 08-04-2004 03:51 PM

It seems like practically very person on audizine is running 19"'s on their A4, and I want to go from OEM 17's to 19"s but I'm worried about the handling and ride. I live in Baltimore, MD and I'm thinking that in the winter I might be hating the wheels. Any drivers take em in the snow and how are they on a 30+ mile commute every morning?? Any suspension tips?

**Chard** · 08-04-2004 03:56 PM

hmm, not TOO many all season 19" tires out there. I don't think it's practical for snow driving, to be honest. I'd keep the 17's for the snow tires if I were you. That aside, I don't know about your roads, but the ride is good on decent roads. If your commute is full of potholes, I'd stay away.

For suspension, you can always go with a spring/shock combo if you're on a budget. Otherwise, I'd recommend getting coilovers, especially since you have winter driving to do. It would make it more convenient if you can raise the car easily for the snow.

**EVIL-AUDI** · 08-04-2004 05:01 PM

The handling aspect is much better, but the suspension does all the work. I can say that it is not as comfy wit 19" but not bad at all. I wouldn't go any smaller.

**skene** · 08-04-2004 05:27 PM

being from MD.. I would have to say that 19s may be a bit too much for a person.. you should ask yourself this to start out with...
how many times do I hit potholes... even when avoiding them.

if your answer is more than 10x a month... dont go with 19s.

**aussie_s4** · 08-04-2004 05:27 PM

...especially potholes that are the width of the entire lane. Here's what happened to one of my 19's recently

**EVIL-AUDI** · 08-04-2004 05:32 PM

Originally posted by skene
being from MD.. I would have to say that 19s may be a bit too much for a person.. you should ask yourself this to start out with...
how many times do I hit potholes... even when avoiding them.

if your answer is more than 10x a month... dont go with 19s.

Flatline, what?

**yellowaudi24psi** · 08-04-2004 06:18 PM

i have 19 's and live in Nj its rough but the look you get from the ladies pays off go big and dont look back

**skene** · 08-04-2004 06:36 PM

it pays off big when you need to replace a 19" also...

your wallet will never forgive you.

**jones3000** · 08-04-2004 07:24 PM

Why don't you go just 18s"? I think that's what most people run on here anyway. 19"s aren't that bad, but 18's give the look of 19's with the proper drop. I think 19's are pushing it. 18's are now becoming OEM on alot of cars, therefore it's not hard to find tires along with shops to mount them. Just my 2 cents.