Never thought I would make one, but my first wheel thread...19" Privat Reserv's

[absolutegtr]

Currently I have 18" Zender wheels and have always wanted 19".

Anyways, 2 of my four tires are completely shot. I shouldnt even drive on them, they are a danger, wires and everything are showing (I cant believe they even hold air).

So, now I am in a predicament: Buy new tires and after mountand balance, I am looking at like $600. Or spend like $1K-$1.5K for a set of 19" with tires already mounted. And figure the difference I spend on the 19" I can recoupe by selling my current set of 18". Make sense?

So I was planning on saving up for some Iforged wheels, but since I am college student my budget is $1500.

What do you all think about the following wheels:

1) 19" privat reserv


2) 19" Stern ST-2


Those are all the wheels I could find in my budget.

What do you all think? Any reviews on them? Any other choices I have?

Oh, and most importantly do they [especially the STERN wheels) clear B5S4 brakes?

Here is a pic of my car for a "visual":

(There are the 18" Zender wheels I am talking about)

[demea]

Currently I have 18" Zender wheels and have always wanted 19".

Anyways, 2 of my four tires are completely shot. I shouldnt even drive on them, they are a danger, wires and everything are showing (I cant believe they even hold air).

So, now I am in a predicament: Buy new tires and after mountand balance, I am looking at like $600. Or spend like $1K-$1.5K for a set of 19" with tires already mounted. And figure the difference I spend on the 19" I can recoupe by selling my current set of 18". Make sense?

So I was planning on saving up for some Iforged wheels, but since I am college student my budget is $1500.

What do you all think about the following wheels:

1) 19" privat reserv


2) 19" Stern ST-2


Those are all the wheels I could find in my budget.

What do you all think? Any reviews on them? Any other choices I have?

Oh, and most importantly do they [especially the STERN wheels) clear B5S4 brakes?

Here is a pic of my car for a "visual":

(There are the 18" Zender wheels I am talking about)

If thats all you could find within the 1000-1500 range...go here

[Firefighter637]

I like the privat reserv alot. Kinda looks like the rs4 reps but with a lip. That's what I am looking for. You have the website for those wheels or the cost. PM me.

[Ill 3.0]

I would only buy 19s from manufactures known to be fairly strong (good replica co. like Hartmann, VMR, etc.). Otherwise they will likely bend and you'll waste more money. I don't know how strong the Privats are. On a 1500 budget, I'd look at the classifieds for decent 18 or 19 inch wheels with decent tire tread left.

[absolutegtr]

Thanks guys for your input!

I am still on the lookout for a decent set....

But, does anyone know if the Stern Wheels (2nd pic) will clear B5S4 brakes?

[jcg05c]

YOu can get the private netz that i have in same finish staggard shipped to your door with everything for 1500

[absolutegtr]

I think my last resort would be some 19" VMR RS4 reps, but I just dont feel like getting suck a common wheels...

[04QuattroTurbo]

I'd get #1. By the way with a +3 setup, what aspect ratio should it be? Wouldn't the sidewalls be too thin?

[absolutegtr]

I'd get #1. By the way with a +3 setup, what aspect ratio should it be? Wouldn't the sidewalls be too thin?

I am leaning more towards choice 1 as well, but I would have run spacers, probably.

What do you mean by "+3"? The tires i would run though would be 235/35/19

[gotdubd]

stern.

[manhertm]

Check Ebay dude, you can definitely find some wheel/tire combos for under $1500.

[04QuattroTurbo]

I am leaning more towards choice 1 as well, but I would have run spacers, probably.

What do you mean by "+3"? The tires i would run though would be 235/35/19

Tire size rules? No one uses these anymore? In order to maintain, the harmonics of the odometer, speed sensor, etc. It is recommended when you plan to change the tire size from OEM or stock. So if the stock wheel size for an A4 is 205/60/16 (just for sakes of the example), everything is calibrated for your wheels to be a certain diameter. So, if you want to increase the rim/tire size, you will need to distributively change the other numbers in order to pretty much maintain the same circumference. So, for my example, to go to 19" would be known as a +3. You would then add 3 steps to the width of the tire and change the aspect ratio (ratio of the width, size of the sidewall) +3 as well. 225/30/19.

[SICCHEF1.8t]

Stern deff...but check around like everyone else is saying dude...im sure you can come across a better deal

[Smitty2A4]

I too like the first ones better, but I also like the wheels that you already have on there now...

[tray1187]

sterns

[absolutegtr]

but I also like the wheels that you already have on there now...

Thanks man! Those are the wheels that were on the car when I had them. I definetly think they are love/hate design, because I definetly do not fancy them, but most of my friends absolutely love my wheels. They will be for sale soon.

I am definetly going to go for the Sterns...I just need to know if they will clear B5S4 brakes without any spacers. If they did I would buy a set right now!

Oh and if any of you have seen a better deal than $1100 SHIPPED for the Sterns, please speak up now!

Thanks guys!

[absolutegtr]

Well after much thought, I have definetly decided to go with teh first pic, (Privat Reserv's)

The thing is I belive I will have to run spacer...any body know what size (to clear S4 brakes up front, and to sit flush with fenders in the rear)?

Also, is possible (down the road) to get the centers painted a hyper silver look? Or even fully polished?

[TCHUN003]

The Privats definitely will not clear b5s4 brakes.

[7speed]

i dont think you need spacers, A4ringed ran those wheels with his set of ALCONS

[MikTip]

I once had'm....

[absolutegtr]

MikTip, Did you run spacers (pending what brakes you have).

Even if they did clear B4S4 brakes, I would still need to run spacers to sit flush with the fenders, correct?

Edit** Are the privat reserv's available in a silver color, like pictured here:

[EYE4SPEED]

Tires are extremely important - don't cheap out on those...

I agree with those above, better off getting a high quality used set then take chances on the cheap rims (I have my fingers crossed on my ADR's).

[absolutegtr]

Thanks guys for your input. One last favor:

Does anyone know where I can buy a set of 19" x 8" Privat Reserves that are Machined face? (like the pic two post up)

I have searched for hours and no luck.....