possible wheel choice.(pic)

[Mr.Audi]

after tons of pics of rims i believe i have found something different, that "I" like and i think should look unique and badass.

http://www.axiswheels.com/wheels/matrix/matrix.html



fronts 19X8.5 +30
rears 19x9.5 + 40

not sure yet if the 19" staggerd setup will work with out rubbing... any wheel gurus have any ideas???

the rears have 4" lips.. shizzz is nasty

[Mr.Audi]

so i added a pic... sorry for the noob error

[EMAXX]

Those look pretty good. I think that they would look hot.


Do you have quattro and you're planning on going with a staggered set-up?

[MOFSTEEL]

I dont like them at all.
...and by staggered do you mean two different wheel widths or different offsets on the same wheel width.
What are you options on offsets?

[SEXICÄN]

I dont like them at all.
...and by staggered do you mean two different wheel widths or different offsets on the same wheel width.
What are you options on offsets?

I agree, i don't like them

[ibiski]

ugly wheels, sorry

[cstarky15]

way to big of a lip! otherwise i like!

[natalia]

Hm, I like them.

[Sharkfin]

Not a fan but I'm particular, what are the measurements options?

[Mr.Audi]

I agree, i don't like them

acutally ive laid my faith into two different wheel companys to get the proper fitment. Sorry you guys arent feeln em, they should look dope on the car though, and ive never seen another audi with them. :)

? though, will there be issues running a staggerd set up? No one has metionned it too me.. if it is possible?

tire sizes will help to figure it out i guess.... up front 235/35/19
rear 265/30/19 they say to avoid rubbing andmake them look identical that would be the best.

any thoughts or suggestions

[Mr.Audi]

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[rpmfoundation]

bleh looks like something you'll find at Sears..

[tivs31]

Personally they look kinda cheap to me...

But running staggered on a quattro involves getting the chioces on tires perfect. You need to have the same overally rolling diameter withing 3-5%. Meaning once the tire is filled up and rolling, the front size need to match the rear. Otherwise you'll have trouble with the rear diff blowing up over a long period of time.

I would just call the person your buying the tires from and ask to make sure that the sizes match up, the 235 and 265 seam slightly far apart to make sure they work properly. I'm running a 215 and a 235 on an 8.5 and 9.5 and they match up. Maybe a 235 and a 255 would be better

[B7A4Sport]

Yea, something about em makes me think they'll not quite fit an Audi, plus I see a pic of a Mustang in there with 'em on.....always a red flag for me!

In the end, you gotta do what you think looks good, plus I'd love to see them on a B7 A4 just to know for sure.

[Mr.Audi]

LOL... thanks for the great comments guys!!! i was going for the i bought wheels from sears look!! : )

i have a feeling they will be fine and look great on the car once installed!!

as for the tire sizes and fitment one of the sales guys at axis has the same "size" wheels on his b7 (different style though) so i hope he's on his game so i dont have issues.

[B7A4Sport]

Just as a warning, salesmen that you don't know or have reliable reputation vouches for (which you may have) will say anything to make a sale......I'd be reluctant to trust him, and instead try to track down other people on this forum who have functional staggered setups.

I know they're out there....in fact if you search on MOFSteel's posts, he slams just about anyone who considers it, which would ultimately lead you to the people who have staggered wheels.

[Mr.Audi]

Just as a warning, salesmen that you don't know or have reliable reputation vouches for (which you may have) will say anything to make a sale......I'd be reluctant to trust him, and instead try to track down other people on this forum who have functional staggered setups.

I know they're out there....in fact if you search on MOFSteel's posts, he slams just about anyone who considers it, which would ultimately lead you to the people who have staggered wheels.

WERD... actually there are pics of the car on the website....so
no worries, i actually talked to some other tuners and companys and everyone said the suggested set up would be fine... guess we'll have to see
thanks guys!

[vtracer20]

crazy lippage, but spokes not my cut of tea

[3.2some]

I'd like to direct the attention of the court to exhibit A : the pictures of said wheel on various cars on the website....please note that all the cars are JDM....and a turdstang..i rest my case

[casuso]

Good if you are running a muscle car.
Would look nice in a Mustang or maybe a Japanese car.
Not for audi.
Big lips are for muscle cars or trucks.

[B7A4Sport]

Yea I actually have to agree, a slight lip is cool, but that is just too much; I see a lot of bimmers with deep-lip rims too, tho.......o well.

Like I said, do what ya like, man!

[john@fifteen52]

tire sizes will help to figure it out i guess.... up front 235/35/19
rear 265/30/19 they say to avoid rubbing andmake them look identical that would be the best.

any thoughts or suggestions

Rolling circumfrence or overall diameter is what you should be concerned with matching front to rear. 235/35-19 and 265/30-19 are very close (less than 1% difference as far as I can tell) and you should have no problems with the Quattro system.

Now, whether you will successfully fit them on the car or not will be a factor of wheel width and offset as well as the tire sizes listed above. Axis is a reputable company and I wouldn't hesitate to contact them directly with fitment questions. Make sure to let them know what suspension modifications are done to the car.

[Mr.Audi]

i will post pics once they are installed, hopefully i willhave them by the 21st or 22nd... just in time for h20!!!

i will also post pics once my coilover install is complete.

[tivs31]

nice then I'll see em in person!!!!

lol, and I'm glad the rolling diameter works out great, they might not be the best looking imo, but they'll work and hopefully you'll be happy with em.

[Mr.Audi]

fronts 19X8.5 +30
rears 19x9.5 + 40

got those wheel specs

[Mr.Audi]

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wheel specs
fronts 19X8.5 +30
rears 19x9.5 + 40

[quattshot]

I like the wheel but don't like the Black fake bolts.
With that said, the wheel would look SIIICK if I powder coated them "Satin Black"!!!!!!

[i3oricua]

I think the wheels look really good. You want to buy them and send them to my address? I'd rock em in a heartbeat. I really like the staggered look though. When I lived in Germany the German's were crazy about lips and the wheels poking out past the fender and stretched tires. But who cares, I like them and you like them....that's all that matters

[k20actr]

Personally they look kinda cheap to me...

But running staggered on a quattro involves getting the chioces on tires perfect. You need to have the same overally rolling diameter withing 3-5%. Meaning once the tire is filled up and rolling, the front size need to match the rear. Otherwise you'll have trouble with the rear diff blowing up over a long period of time.

I would just call the person your buying the tires from and ask to make sure that the sizes match up, the 235 and 265 seam slightly far apart to make sure they work properly. I'm running a 215 and a 235 on an 8.5 and 9.5 and they match up. Maybe a 235 and a 255 would be better

fyi, the rolling diameter of the two tire sizes he posted is closer than your setup, less than one percent difference...0.87% to be exact, your setup is 2.16% difference and a 235/35 and 255/30 setup would be 1.77 % ....from what i read and understand, Audi recommends less than 5% difference..and most people running staggered tire sizes are less than 2-3% so most setups should fall into this category.....and to the thread starter, the great thing about this world, is opinions and differences, if you like those wheels, rock them...if someone else doesn't like them...let them buy what they like....they were made because someone somewhere liked them...good luck...

[HOFFY11]

Personally they look kinda cheap to me...

But running staggered on a quattro involves getting the chioces on tires perfect. You need to have the same overally rolling diameter withing 3-5%. Meaning once the tire is filled up and rolling, the front size need to match the rear. Otherwise you'll have trouble with the rear diff blowing up over a long period of time.

I would just call the person your buying the tires from and ask to make sure that the sizes match up, the 235 and 265 seam slightly far apart to make sure they work properly. I'm running a 215 and a 235 on an 8.5 and 9.5 and they match up. Maybe a 235 and a 255 would be better

falken found that the rims i just bought staggered 19" front 8.5 rear 9.5 rims and they gave me tires for front being 235/35/19 and rear 265/30/19...they know best =D

[dan1546]

I actually quite like the wheels and the lip. 265/30/19 are pretty much rubberbands and will have sort of a harsh ride I would think. Also having staggered wheels seems kinda counter productive on an all wheel drive car, is it just for the look? the idea of staggered wheels is to have a wider tire at the drive wheels for traction, wouln't having matched tires all the way around be beneficial on an all wheel drive?

PS the overall diameter is what is important and that is determined more by aspect ratio than width

[Mr.Audi]

falken found that the rims i just bought staggered 19" front 8.5 rear 9.5 rims and they gave me tires for front being 235/35/19 and rear 265/30/19...they know best =D

spot on my friend.... exact same tire size iam having mounted on these wheels. I trust the suggestions of people on the message boards but it cannot always be taken as gospel. I rely on the trained proffesionals in the industry and so far it has worked. And in this case seems pretty legit in this case