Best place to buy 18" RS4 Reps w Tires for Winter?

[Rez90]

I'm planning on researching and making this purchase sooner than later for next winter.
I can obviously go on tire rack and just get a cheap set of wheels/tires but i'd rather get something that looks more OEM and actually be able to speak to someone on the phone for a tire rec.

Any suggestions?

I was also looking at the Nokian R2's but it seems they don't come in an 18" tire. Are they good enough to justify doing a 19" wheel/tire? Do you guys have any suggestions on the best snows for 18's on an S4?

Thanks in advance.

[saxon]

ecs? alzor reps

[BAHNSTORMER]

I got these 18" Alzors and mounted 225/45R18 Pirelli Sottozero 3 tires from Discount Tires. Free swapping between summer/winter wheels going forward. So far, so good.

[Rez90]

I got these 18" Alzors and mounted 225/45R18 Pirelli Sottozero 3 tires. So far, so good.

Did you buy them as a package and have the tires/wheels shipped to your door mounted and balanced? Or did you buy them separate and have them mounted/balanced locally?

Thanks.

[BAHNSTORMER]

Did you buy them as a package and have the tires/wheels shipped to your door mounted and balanced? Or did you buy them separate and have them mounted/balanced locally?

Thanks.

Bought the wheels from ECS Tuning and had them shipped to my local Discount Tire, who had a better price on the tires than Tire Rack. Discount mounted/balanced the tires and only charged $16 to put them on the car. Free swaps between summer/winter going forward.

[Eldog_85]

Take a look at eBay. You can get a set of RS4 reps for under $550 with shipping from a US seller. I got a similar set for $550 out the door and they look amazing

[Rez90]

Bought the wheels from ECS Tuning and had them shipped to my local Discount Tire, who had a better price on the tires than Tire Rack. Discount mounted/balanced the tires and only charged $16 to put them on the car. Free swaps between summer/winter going forward.

Good to know. I didn't know Discount tire would do that. Very cool. Thanks.

[BAHNSTORMER]

Take a look at eBay. You can get a set of RS4 reps for under $550 with shipping from a US seller. I got a similar set for $550 out the door and they look amazing

Alzors above were $400 + shipping.

[Eldog_85]

Alzors above were $400 + shipping.

More choices on eBay. Alzors are nice but limted on color and style. Plus the shipping is ridicolus. I paid $550 for 19's out the door. 18's would be way cheaper

[VenturiRS]

Errr.... I got the Hakka R2 in 245/40/18....so they do exist. If they aren't available, they're most likely sold out. Jump in for next winter.

And...they are arguably the best tire (I've used) in the winter.

[mpv314]

Alzors hands down

[Rez90]

Errr.... I got the Hakka R2 in 245/40/18....so they do exist. If they aren't available, they're most likely sold out. Jump in for next winter.

And...they are arguably the best tire (I've used) in the winter.

Where did you buy them? I have only seen Nokian tires on Discount Tire and they don't list that size.

[GTItoS4]

I have the Andros RS4 reps from Tirerack with PA4s. Delivered as a complete set in like two days.

Just got back from a lot of snow in Tahoe. Tires did good. Not a *full* winter tire for sure. Ice grip wasn't where I had hoped, but everything short of that they were great. Climbing snowy hills is lol funny good.

[ichtus]

Where did you buy them? I have only seen Nokian tires on Discount Tire and they don't list that size.

Rez90 - Call your local discount tire. They can hunt for them for you. In my case I did 17's. This was a couple of months ago, but they had to find them and get them shipped. They have the ability to get them straight from Nokian. They do have 18...see below sizes from their site:http://www.nokiantires.com/winter-ti...kapeliitta-r2/

235/45 R18 98R up to 106 mph, max load 1650 lb Set
235/50 R18 101R up to 106 mph, max load 1819 lb Set
245/40 R18 97R up to 106 mph, max load 1610 lb Set
245/45 R18 100R up to 106 mph, max load 1800 lb Set
245/45 R18 100R Run Flat up to 106 mph, max load 1800 lb Set
245/50 R18 100R Run Flat up to 106 mph, max load 1800 lb Set
245/50 R18 104R up to 106 mph, max load 2000 lb Set
255/45 R18 103R up to 106 mph, max load 1929 lb


I am not winter tire snob, but I can say these things make my A4 unstoppable. Do know the negatives though. This is not a "performance tire..." it will feel a bit spongy, and cornering and such cannot handle like others. If you want deep snow/packed snow traction with decent dry/wet, then this is your tire. If you drive mostly on dry and want a performance, try some of the others. I dont go crazy in the winter, so snow traction was highest on my list.

Do us a favor and post what you ended up getting and where. Always good to know whats available this late in the season.

[toddstrier]

Bridgestone blizzaks are terrific! Nyc region

[Sales@DriveAuto]

If you order the wheels, we can order the tires for you and mount/balance them (depending on where in NJ you are).

[o1turbo30v]

+4 for Alzors from ECS Tuning, my 18's where $490 shipped....I would rather buy from ECS than Ebay.

[ECS Tuning-Audi]

I got these 18" Alzors and mounted 225/45R18 Pirelli Sottozero 3 tires from Discount Tires. Free swapping between summer/winter wheels going forward. So far, so good.

Alzors hands down

+4 for Alzors from ECS Tuning, my 18's where $490 shipped....I would rather buy from ECS than Ebay.

Thanks for the support!!

Jason

[ModBargains.com]

We have a selection of OEM RS4 rep wheels on our website, with wheel and tire packages available.
If you have any questions give us a call and I would love to help you out on your search for wheels and tires.

[Pilfer]

VMR wheels are great



18x8.5 et35. VMR 708