bigger wheels

**JoshDub** · 10-20-2008 07:07 PM

I have a B6 A4 1.8T, i was thinking of getting RS4 reps. I was thinking of 19s or 18s. how much is this going to slow me down? i remember reading somewhere on here that it will slow me down alot. Is this true?

**Doc@tirerack** · 10-21-2008 04:39 PM

You may feel a decrease in performance (mostly in accelleration) with the heavier wheels.....stopping distances may also increase as well.

**JoshDub** · 10-21-2008 05:27 PM

but is it going to be alot? like worth not getting them?

**Doc@tirerack** · 10-22-2008 11:56 AM

I'd probably stick with 18" to minimize the issue. Anyone have any first hand experiences ?

**VMRWheels** · 10-22-2008 12:54 PM

Originally Posted by steezejunky

but is it going to be alot? like worth not getting them?

I have first hand experience. I went from 16x7.0"? wheels to 18x8.5" wheels on my girlfriends E46 sedan. I didn't feel a difference in daily driving, acceleration, braking or gas mileage. Its just so little of a difference to even notice really. If you stay within the 3% change you'll be totally fine. 18x8.5 stick with 225/40/18 or 235/40/18. 19x8.5" stick with 235/35/19 and you will be ok.

On the other hand, if your car is a track car or something without power steering then you'll notice the wheels being heavier when turning the wheel at low speed.

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