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[mxrz]

Ill get some profile shots this week to see the flush fitment. I ended up going with the 35 profile cause the roads in updstate NY suck and I'd be pissed bending a rim and shelling ou another $600 between tire and rim. Not a fan of the whole "stretched" look.....doesnt seem right to me.... get tires that fit lol. The black makes the rims look alot smaller I think, although I really like how the black plays with the rest of the car. I planned on getting them powder coated gunmetal, but figured I should put them on and see how the black looked while I had the chance. Maybe springtime I'll switch it up.

Your tires are nearly 6% larger in diameter than stock. Not only does that compromise the functionality of ABS/ESP, it also technically voids the warranty on those components and anything related to them. But since the road worthiness enforcement in North America is a joke, and people can get away with all kinds of stupid shit done to their vehicles... nevermind.

[nicksena]

Your tires are nearly 6% larger in diameter than stock. Not only does that compromise the functionality of ABS/ESP, it also technically voids the warranty on those components and anything related to them. But since the road worthiness enforcement in North America is a joke, and people can get away with all kinds of stupid shit done to their vehicles... nevermind.

My warranty expired at the end of September so I dont have to worry about that but thanks for the info. Didn't know the 5.6% diff compromises ABS and ESP. Not sure what you meant about "road worthiness enforcement" though. BTW, sick default..... LED's look so nice on ibis at dusk

[mxrz]

My warranty expired at the end of September so I dont have to worry about that but thanks for the info. Didn't know the 5.6% diff compromises ABS and ESP. Not sure what you meant about "road worthiness enforcement" though. BTW, sick default..... LED's look so nice on ibis at dusk

It's just that cops don't really seem to enforce stuff that gets you "grounded" by the TUV in Germany or other European states with strict rules concerning what is allowed on public roads... Tires over 3% larger in diameter are an example. ESP relies on ABS and ABS relies on several factors and real time measurements, one of those measurements is forward speed, and part of calculating forward speed is one constant in the formula, which is the tire diameter, the car basically assumes your tires are 26.1" in diameter, plus/minus a small percentage. Oversizing your tires will fool ABS, which can invoke undesirable operation of both ABS and ESP under certain conditions like emergency maneuvers.

[nicksena]

It's just that cops don't really seem to enforce stuff that gets you "grounded" by the TUV in Germany or other European states with strict rules concerning what is allowed on public roads... Tires over 3% larger in diameter are an example. ESP relies on ABS and ABS relies on several factors and real time measurements, one of those measurements is forward speed, and part of calculating forward speed is one constant in the formula, which is the tire diameter, the car basically assumes your tires are 26.1" in diameter, plus/minus a small percentage. Oversizing your tires will fool ABS, which can invoke undesirable operation of both ABS and ESP under certain conditions like emergency maneuvers.

Gotcha, good to know. Maybe I should stay away from the supercharger and keep driving this conservatively then :)

[Teakbrown]

Did you do any fender work to get such low offsets?

No nothing, in front there is no problem , takes on the screw on full lock and bumpy road at low speed. In the back I rubb the innerfenders outside but I am not rubbing against steel, and its only in big dumps and/or with people in the backseat. No problem using it daily. Will take a checkup this week as Im going to change to wintertires.

[omnupe]

I guess I'll go...

DPE SP-SC5
20x10 All Around
Phantom Black Powdercoat
275/30/20

[Phantom X]

I am having a hard time understanding why so many people are running staggered wheel setups on an AWD car.

[mxrz]

I am having a hard time understanding why so many people are running staggered wheel setups on an AWD car.

Because the torque split is not 50:50, and suspension mods with aggressive wheel alignment can, for the most part, dial out any extra understeer.

[Mops@Nemesis]

^Idk, some really like the look. Doesn't really matter if you are not driving the car hard/tracking. Even so, if you keep the specs tight its not a huge deal.
Looks great omnupe! Someone is familiar with detailing. That is the best showing of BB I have seen since my old A4;)

[Phantom X]

Because the torque split is not 50:50, and suspension mods with aggressive wheel alignment can, for the most part, dial out any extra understeer.

Ok, wasn't clear on the split.

[pisadong]

I am having a hard time understanding why so many people are running staggered wheel setups on an AWD car.

+1. Regardless of the front/rear torque split, the car carries vastly more weight over the front axle. There is absolutely no justifiable reason from a handling perspective to run a staggered wheel/tire combo with larger rubber in the back.... Unless you want more under steer ;)

In fact a reverse stagger setup like Audi offers on the RS3 would be likely better than a square setup to encourage more neutral handling. That the car handles as well as it does is a testament to the chassis engineers and advances like the sport diff. All that is there to overcome the inherent understeer that front heavy cars possess.

While I recently bought an S5, I own several Subarus and work for a performance tuning shop specializing primarily in Subarus. We have prepped and built numerous track cars so I am rather familiar with the dynamics of front heavy AWD cars =p

I can appreciate the aesthetic appeal of a staggered wheel fitment. As long as you understand that you will induce more at the limit understeer when selecting that fitment that's fine with me. If you don't drive hard you won't even notice the change in dynamics and can just appreciate the look. I'm about form following function so I have a non staggered set of Forgestars on order.

[Beast]

I guess I'll go...

DPE SP-SC5
20x10 All Around
Phantom Black Powdercoat
275/30/20

looks amazing. Always a fan of those rimzes.

[TheDapperDriver]

I guess I'll go...

DPE SP-SC5
20x10 All Around
Phantom Black Powdercoat
275/30/20

nice! got the same setup but brushed

[omnupe]

^Idk, some really like the look. Doesn't really matter if you are not driving the car hard/tracking. Even so, if you keep the specs tight its not a huge deal.
Looks great omnupe! Someone is familiar with detailing. That is the best showing of BB I have seen since my old A4;)

Thanks Mops! I can't take credit for the detail. I took it to a local guy here in Charlotte who did a phenomenal job, I just try to use the 2 bucket method and take my time hand washing in between details. Oh, and she is Phantom, not BB.

[omnupe]

nice! got the same setup but brushed

Bader,

That is how I had them originally as well...but decided to color match them...

[Mops@Nemesis]

Nice, yea a few extra steps and a little bit of time makes all the difference. One thing I always try to do is rinse the car really well, then move on to the wheels, tires, wells etc and let and leftover dirt/debris soften before I touch the paint. You are located in Charlotte? I am about 70 miles away if so.

[omnupe]

Nice, yea a few extra steps and a little bit of time makes all the difference. One thing I always try to do is rinse the car really well, then move on to the wheels, tires, wells etc and let and leftover dirt/debris soften before I touch the paint. You are located in Charlotte? I am about 70 miles away if so.

Yup, Uptown!

[Mops@Nemesis]

Nice, myself and another forum member JOS4AUDI from Charlotte get together about once a month and take a day and go drive some nice roads. In fact, he is coming up this weekend and we are spending the day in the Boone, Blowing Rock, Linville areas for pics and driving. Let me know if you ever want to get to together. I often come to Charlotte for C&C and other gtg's.

[Beast]

Bader,

That is how I had them originally as well...but decided to color match them...

ah I remember your car from the detailing section, nice purchase that car with all the mods right??

[TraceNYoface]

Vossen CV3's
20x10.5 all around
H&R 20mm spacers in rear, 10 mm up front
H&R Race Springs, 2" up front - 1.5 in rear
.... AWE Exhaust

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...75294527_n.jpg

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...02721636_n.jpg

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...73433708_n.jpg

I dont know how to put them in the thread, sorry... but enjoy!

[TraceNYoface]

Let me know! I am in Charlotte!

[Yakk]

I dont know how to put them in the thread, sorry... but enjoy!

Here ya go:

[mxrz]

Hmm, think I want five spoke wheels for next season... Gonna start looking for trades, my Y spokes +300, I reckon that should get me something good

[Beast]

Hmm, think I want five spoke wheels for next season... Gonna start looking for trades, my Y spokes +300, I reckon that should get me something good

You will be surprised. ;)

[Mops@Nemesis]

Let me know! I am in Charlotte!

Welcome to come ride with us this Sunday. How old are you, married, are you hot? Lol, playing. I am Ben and JOS is Jeremy and we both have women friends.
http://charlotte.carsandcoffee.info/
Hitting this next on 11/3.

[mxrz]

That was... subtle.

[Mops@Nemesis]

LMAO.

[omnupe]

Looks like I am going to miss out this time. I will be out of town for 2 weeks. Let me know next time you guys go out and I will definitely join!

[omnupe]

The guy who detailed my car for me posted up pics. I didn't purchase my car with all the mods, I bought it bone stock and completed the transformation one piece at a time!

[Mops@Nemesis]

Looks like I am going to miss out this time. I will be out of town for 2 weeks. Let me know next time you guys go out and I will definitely join!

Nice, will let you know for sure. Jeremy lives in Ballentine off Rey Rd. You could follow him in.

The guy who detailed my car for me posted up pics. I didn't purchase my car with all the mods, I bought it bone stock and completed the transformation one piece at a time!

Only way to do it

[RS5 LE]

Here ya go:

What are the specs on these Vossens?

[Yakk]

What are the specs on these Vossens?

Just to be clear, I posted those for "TraceNYoface" as he was having issues getting pictures into thread. His initial post was 2 posts above the pictures.

From his post:
Vossen CV3's
20x10.5 all around
H&R 20mm spacers in rear, 10 mm up front
H&R Race Springs, 2" up front - 1.5 in rear
.... AWE Exhaust

[RS5 LE]

Vossen CV3's
20x10.5 all around
H&R 20mm spacers in rear, 10 mm up front
H&R Race Springs, 2" up front - 1.5 in rear
.... AWE Exhaust

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...75294527_n.jpg

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...02721636_n.jpg

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...73433708_n.jpg

I dont know how to put them in the thread, sorry... but enjoy!

Looks very nice. What size tyres are you running?

[Teakbrown]

Winter setup:
OEM RS5 silver
20x9 et 26
275/30/20 Dunlop wintersport (tried with 20mm spacer rear , but that was a no go )

[Beast]

Looks amazing.

[Wah]

[Mops@Nemesis]

Looks really good, Wah! Love the second pic.

[tenbosch]

Wah - Love the pics. I'm hoping to pick up a set after the new year. Looks fantastic!

[flatsick]

this is gorgeous

[Mops@Nemesis]

Yes it is Check his link.