2013 Allroad – delivery, build thread with pictures

**S4BlackCab** · 08-14-2013 06:41 AM

Zee-

Did you notice a significant change in ride quality going from the 18"s to 19"s and also, did you end up adding 4 or 5mm additional spacers in the rear as you mentioned?

If so, do you have updated pics of the flushness of the wheels and what's your total spacer amount front and rear now?

Thanks

**zee007** · 08-21-2013 06:55 AM

Originally Posted by S4BlackCab

Zee-

Did you notice a significant change in ride quality going from the 18"s to 19"s and also, did you end up adding 4 or 5mm additional spacers in the rear as you mentioned?

If so, do you have updated pics of the flushness of the wheels and what's your total spacer amount front and rear now?

Thanks

Sorry for my tardy response.

Firstly, I have 4mm spacers on the front and 7mm at the back. Pictures below. I have never had the tires catch any of the fenders, which is what I wanted. You may be able to go wider, but I went a little conservative to avoid any issues.

Secondly, I went for as tall a tire as I could on my 19x10s so that I didn't sacrficie too much ride quality. Is the ride as comfortable as the 18s? No. Do I use the car for my 60 mile round trip daily, and with my 2 year old and 3 month old and wife at the weekends - absolutely, and its just fine. I ran 20's on my S5, and that was lowered - so using that as my benchmark, this rides like it's on a cloud!

My honest assessment is - for the improvement in handling and stance over the 18s, I would do this over again in a heartbeat. No regrets or concerns.

Hope that helps...

Front:

Rear: