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[nytildie914]

18's and 19's...other than obvious price, what is the size difference visually between the two..does anyone have like a side by side..because ive been looking online, and i dont wana spend a ton on tires..i can find 18" tires for a good price, but most 19" are like 275 and up...i only payed 130 for my BF G Forces...haha

[Capt. Obvious]

18's:



19's:

[nytildie914]

18's:



19's:

wow, thank you...exactly what i was looking for...thanks not being a dick and saying "oh this is a stupid question"

[Capt. Obvious]

wow, thank you...exactly what i was looking for...thanks not being a dick and saying "oh this is a stupid question"

You're welcome, but it is a stupid question that could have easily been answered with a quick search.

But I like to whore pics of my car, so you were in luck.

[got boost.]

there are a couple 19 inch tires that are more affordable close to the price of your bf goodrich tires. Generals run about 140 and falkens 452 which i have are good for around 150 a piece. go big or go home

[nytildie914]

there are a couple 19 inch tires that are more affordable close to the price of your bf goodrich tires. Generals run about 140 and falkens 452 which i have are good for around 150 a piece. go big or go home

really? wow your getting me all happy now..i want 19's prettyy badd...any websites?

[mxrz]

18" > 19" for many reasons.

[nytildie914]

18" > 19" for many reasons.

explain...

[04_A4_1.8T]

really? wow your getting me all happy now..i want 19's prettyy badd...any websites?

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=243846

[Capt. Obvious]

www.edgeracing.com is my preferred tire vendor.

[mxrz]

explain...

Both the wheel and tires cost less. The wheels are lighter and in terms of handling, 40 series tires have all the benefits of 35, minus the extra straight line wandering. They also absorb more stress, which would otherwise get transferred to the suspension components, and anything short of Stasis MotorSport coilovers isn't really all that good at high frequency dampening. And of course there is also the extra protection against wheel damage from potholes and the like.

[nytildie914]

www.edgeracing.com is my preferred tire vendor.

yep, i was on their site before..couldnt find the rs4 reps i was looking for in 19", but they have 18" with a tire package for just under a G..which is basically the price im looking for...another month and my money will be there

[nytildie914]

Both the wheel and tires cost less. The wheels are lighter and in terms of handling, 40 series tires have all the benefits of 35, minus the extra straight line wandering. They also absorb more stress, which would otherwise get transferred to the suspension components, and anything short of Stasis MotorSport coilovers isn't really all that good at high frequency dampening. And of course there is also the extra protection against wheel damage from potholes and the like.

wow, i think youve got me convinced any challengers?

[Exanimas]

wow, i think youve got me convinced any challengers?

He's pretty much spot on with everything he says. The only defense for 19s IMO is that they look better. If you don't mind the ride being a bit rougher and the car having a little more unsprung weight, go for the 19s. Otherwise 18s have all the benefits mxrz said.

[nytildie914]

ok..i think im all set...im gonna go with a wheel/tire package for $1069 plus $35 ground shipping...wheel/ 18" Ace RS4 in Hyper Black...tire/ Falken Ziex Ze 912...

[initiala4]

I think 18s ride much better than 19s. 19s arent really pot hole proof though.....well it all depends on the tires.

[Boosted3.0]

If your going RS4 reps 19"s look wayyyy better. There are much better choices for 18" wheels imo.

[nytildie914]

If your going RS4 reps 19"s look wayyyy better. There are much better choices for 18" wheels imo.

yea, but for what is gonna be my price if i get 19's? 1069 is a pretty good deal IMO..and they dont look THAT different..do you have pics of the difference?

[nytildie914]

If your going RS4 reps 19"s look wayyyy better. There are much better choices for 18" wheels imo.

also, can you give me some examples of better looking 18"....maybe ill take a peek

[Boosted3.0]

I'd just be giving you my personal oppinion lol. Check out a4mods.com and scroll through the for sale threads. But everytime I see 18" RS4 reps first thing I think is that they look too small.

[B6Lovin]

wow, i think youve got me convinced any challengers?

i challenge the fact that 19's look more baller

really though, everything he said is true. i can definitely tell a turn-in difference between my 17's and 19's (tires on my 17's are wider with a higher profile sidewall.. 235/35/19 vs. 245/40/17) on any road that is less than perfectly smooth. the best way to describe it is kind of like if you've ever driven a car with a small or disconnected front sway... you get this skipping in the front wheels when you turn in hard that A) keeps you from getting on it as hard on the exit and B) makes you understeer like a biatch.

its not TERRIBLE, but i can definitely tell.. and that's only about a 15-20mm difference in sidewall

[nytildie914]

i challenge the fact that 19's look more baller

really though, everything he said is true. i can definitely tell a turn-in difference between my 17's and 19's (tires on my 17's are wider with a higher profile sidewall.. 235/35/19 vs. 245/40/17) on any road that is less than perfectly smooth. the best way to describe it is kind of like if you've ever driven a car with a small or disconnected front sway... you get this skipping in the front wheels when you turn in hard that A) keeps you from getting on it as hard on the exit and B) makes you understeer like a biatch.

its not TERRIBLE, but i can definitely tell.. and that's only about a 15-20mm difference in sidewall

if you can find me a wheel and tire package for around $1069, i would gladly go with the 19's...as of now, i could only find 18's that are within that price range =D

[Ill 3.0]

^^ Go with that then. The cheapest 19"s I would ever buy are from VMR since they seem to be of solid quality and hold up well. They go for about $1000 without tires. Any cheaper 19s will be likely to bend or break.

[demea]

19's look better, no doubt. Gotta watch those potholes w/35's.
18's are better for daily driving, plus in 4 seasons...its a no brainer (You're in W. Chester, right?)
Unless you have summer 19's /winter wheels...18's all the way.

[Charlescrs6]

he's in naples i believe but it doesnt matter IMO, if you're getting black wheels 18"s are definitely the way to go.

[nytildie914]

well i take my car up to westchester ny every 2-3 months so i will be spending time driving up there..and potholes are hellll

[KPC1.8TQuat]

/winter wheels...18's all the way.

For heavy winter areas 18's are too wide. Even with good rubber you will float over the snow. 17's are the biggest I will go in the winter. A little thinner and will help bite in the snow and ice better.

[nytildie914]

i dont think VMR sells tire/wheel packages...and if i got tires extra id probably be spending 1400...so i might actually have to consider 19's...i could get falkens for around 110 each, so maybe a bit closer to 1550 with shipping

[nytildie914]

For heavy winter areas 18's are too wide. Even with good rubber you will float over the snow. 17's are the biggest I will go in the winter. A little thinner and will help bite in the snow and ice better.

yea, i know that, but i wont ever be up in NY during the snowy season so that wont be a worry til 2010 because i wont be up there for good til then for college..so im not sure..help me!

[Peter@VMRWheels]

i dont think VMR sells tire/wheel packages...and if i got tires extra id probably be spending 1400...so i might actually have to consider 19's...i could get falkens for around 110 each, so maybe a bit closer to 1550 with shipping

We do sell wheel & tire packages, in fact we're one of the few brands out there that actually mount & road force balance in house. You really don't want a random shop to try installing low profile tires

[Boosted3.0]

For heavy winter areas 18's are too wide. Even with good rubber you will float over the snow. 17's are the biggest I will go in the winter. A little thinner and will help bite in the snow and ice better.

Explain. I have my stock 17" sports on winter tires and the tires are the same width as my 18" summer wheels.

[Peter@VMRWheels]

For heavy winter areas 18's are too wide. Even with good rubber you will float over the snow. 17's are the biggest I will go in the winter. A little thinner and will help bite in the snow and ice better.

Too wide? You can get narrow tires... 225/40/18 instead of the 235 or 245 that people normally get. The difference between 225/45/17 and 225/40/18 shouldn't be noticeable so long as you choose good tires :)