Official B8.5 allroad Wheel Thread! Information, Inspiration & Ideas

[Taylor-S]

Sweet!!! I really like the look .... I think these (rims) are starting to replace my want for peelers .... I want to go to a 19' OEM style rim, really like how clean these look ....what is this "style" called? (or what vehcile does it typically come off of? ...S5? S4)

I had the same delema, but decided on these for their unique look. They are the S5 dual spoke sport wheels. Mine are replicas 8.5x19 et25 (with 15mm spacers) and the oem are et32.
I dont think Hartmann is making them anymore, but honestly think the OEM looks a little better, minus the offset.

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[makisupa]

I’ll play along. Surprised I’ve never contributed, but I’ve been MIA.

Wheels: HRE Classic 300
Specs: 20 x 10.5 et25
Tires: Michelin Pilot Sports 4S 255/35/20
Suspension: AirLift 3P

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[Taylor-S]

I’ll play along. Surprised I’ve never contributed, but I’ve been MIA.

Wheels: HRE Classic 300
Specs: 20 x 10.5 et25
Tires: Michelin Pilot Sports 4S 255/35/20
Suspension: AirLift 3P

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Yeah, yeah yea...too busy over here making everyone's dream B8.5 allroad!! Just bags and wheels right?!?!? lol, you and Brent are making me want to spend wayyy to much money on a new engine.

[makisupa]

Yeah, yeah yea...too busy over here making everyone's dream B8.5 allroad!! Just bags and wheels right?!?!? lol, you and Brent are making me want to spend wayyy to much money on a new engine.

Bags and wheels bro, that’s it. Nothing else 🤣


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[ROOSTER1050]

I’ll play along. Surprised I’ve never contributed, but I’ve been MIA.

Wheels: HRE Classic 300
Specs: 20 x 10.5 et25
Tires: Michelin Pilot Sports 4S 255/35/20
Suspension: AirLift 3P

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What grill is on there? .... not "stock", yeah?

[dropshadow]

What grill is on there? .... not "stock", yeah?

Stock painted black. It is known.

[makisupa]

Stock painted black. It is known.

He speaks truth.


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[ROOSTER1050]

Stock painted black. It is known.

Ah ok , thanks ...looks good -- I found out the hard way that S4 grill(s) dont fit our allroads

[3.2]

Quick bad quality snapshots after a late evening wash with the new wheels!
OEM RS5 forged 19x9 ET24, stock suspension. I can't believe how light they are!




I love them!

Looking good, mind if I ask where you got the headlight clear conners from?

[eljay]

They came with the brand new factory ecodes. ;)

[3.2]

Jealous, wish I could afford ecodes


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[ROOSTER1050]

would absolutely LOVE to do a faux-woody wrap on my allroad ...but while perusing the interwebs, I can across these wheels -- looks like they're mostly on Euopean models, but may have some here in the states on A8's/S8's .... anyone know what these are called? theyre not the "standard" 10 spokers, they protrude outward more and have some embellishement on the spokes/tines ....



and saw these on a recent-ish A8 in Southern CA ..... look like the same wheel design???

[Overcash]

Swapped to the winter/all season setup for snowboard trips.

-19" S5 split 5 spokes
-245/40r19 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+
-still on my KW's, turning the front of the car into a snowplow occasionally

Might add a spacer to this setup, they're a little too tucked for my liking.

[PJs4Rings]

Got the same tires. How do you like them in the snow/ice?


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[Overcash]

The few times they've seen snow so far they've been fine. Decent traction, not as much as running a full snow tire but I still can have fun on them on dry roads over the winter.

[ROOSTER1050]

Lighting question -- B8.5 2015 allroad - dont we only have a single projector D3S lamp in the headlight assembly?(high and low beam from same source) .... I want to "brighten up" my headlights to a 5500k-6500k level , but all I keep seeing parts-wise for bulbs/ballasts list low-beam only or only references 35w
thinking about the morimoto replacments ... https://www.ecstuning.com/b-morimoto...b-pair/b780kt/

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Lighting question -- B8.5 2015 allroad - dont we only have a single projector D3S lamp in the headlight assembly?(high and low beam from same source) .... I want to "brighten up" my headlights to a 5500k-6500k level , but all I keep seeing parts-wise for bulbs/ballasts list low-beam only or only references 35w
thinking about the morimoto replacments ... https://www.ecstuning.com/b-morimoto...b-pair/b780kt/

[wack0]

Winter mode on stock 18's and 10mm spacers

Sumitomo Ice Edge 245/45/18

[grw9691_B85]

Winter mode on stock 18's and 10mm spacers

Sumitomo Ice Edge 245/45/18

God, I love this wrap.. nice job

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[strmtrpr]

Hi All, I'm very new to this so forgive my inexperience, but I recently purchased a 2016 AR and am set on the 20-in. OEM Rotors. There's an available set that's 20x8.5 ET36 (bored to 66.6mm) but I'm wondering if the width/offset combo will work, or be too inset?

I'm currently on stock suspension but am looking at either H&R or KW options once spring hits. Any help is much appreciated!

[JLAllroad]

Hi All, I'm very new to this so forgive my inexperience, but I recently purchased a 2016 AR and am set on the 20-in. OEM Rotors. There's an available set that's 20x8.5 ET36 (bored to 66.6mm) but I'm wondering if the width/offset combo will work, or be too inset?

I'm currently on stock suspension but am looking at either H&R or KW options once spring hits. Any help is much appreciated!

You want the S5 version, harder to come by and more $$, 20X9 et26, these will poke out almost .75” more than the combo you’ve listed and have a great amount of concavity.


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[ROOSTER1050]

found the set of OEM 19's I've been lazily looking for ..... sweet score and came with full tread conti pro-contact A/S's for $360 ... one step closer to the "WOODY" rendering I spotted online months and months ago ....
[IMG]allroad got the 19's by RS T, on Flickr[/IMG]
[IMG]allroad got the 19's by RS T, on Flickr[/IMG]
[IMG]allroad got the 19's by RS T, on Flickr[/IMG]

[dropshadow]

[IMG]allroad got the 19's by RS T, on Flickr[/IMG]

Reminds me of when a local wrap shop did this to their B9 allroad a couple years back.

[ROOSTER1050]

Reminds me of when a local wrap shop did this to their B9 allroad a couple years back.

Sweet!!

[strmtrpr]

You want the S5 version, harder to come by and more $$, 20X9 et26, these will poke out almost .75” more than the combo you’ve listed and have a great amount of concavity.


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Thanks JL. After scouring the forums and seeing the results I will keep a lookout!


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[k.sigota]

Any one of you knowledgeable folks can help?

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RS5 vs S5 Rotor Wheels

[JLAllroad]

Any one of you knowledgeable folks can help?

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RS5 vs S5 Rotor Wheela

The ETs will vary by generation, not sure either what you have listed is correct.

20x9 ET26 RS5(good for Allroads)
19x9 ET33 S5(good for Allroads)

Here is a good compilation, read till the end.

https://nickscarblog.com/reviews/aud...s-mega-gallery

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[k.sigota]

Thanks. I've read through that blog many times.

I was hoping someone would have a picture to show the visual difference in the concavity between the S5 and the RS5 rotors.

[JLAllroad]

Thanks. I've read through that blog many times.

I was hoping someone would have a picture to show the visual difference in the concavity between the S5 and the RS5 rotors.

The both look great, it’s more a 19” vs 20” question. Looks 20”, bad roads/better ride quality 19”.


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[makisupa]

20” have much more concavity. @JLAllroad is correct tho, those previous offsets are inaccurate.


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[k.sigota]

Did S5 never come with 20"? I thought they did on the b8.5...

I mean...I have read that blog numerous times, but never took it to be all conclusive. Always thought there were some versions missing. Who knows... I may very well be getting super confused by the reps out there.

Basically I have a guy selling a set of two and they are (according to him) 20x9 et 35. I have requested pics of the backside, but haven't gotten them yet. I already own a full set of RS5 Rotors that I'm refinishing, and was semi curious on the concavity difference. I thought it may be neat (not sure...just a thought) to have the fronts less concave than the rear. Might have been worth the cash just to see...

But I'm absolutely not interested if they're reps. And I'm discovering that 20x9 S5 rotors are not a real thing...

We'll see what the back picture ends up being. If they say et35 we'll know.

[blackedallroad]

Figured I'd contribute and show my work in progress. I follow many of you on IG as it is already
IG: becausefamilycar

- Wheel brand and model : Niche Gamma
- Wheel specs : 20x10.5 +27
- Tire specs: Nitto Motivo 255/35-20
- Ride height/suspension: 26.25" FTG all around/H&R Coilovers

[ROOSTER1050]

Figured I'd contribute and show my work in progress. I follow many of you on IG as it is already
IG: becausefamilycar

- Wheel brand and model : Niche Gamma
- Wheel specs : 20x10.5 +27
- Tire specs: Nitto Motivo 255/35-20
- Ride height/suspension: 26.25" FTG all around/H&R Coilovers

this looks (*Y*) !!!!! phenomenal....

[nbrx]

Anyone know if 20x10 et 35 with 12mm spacers would fit without rubbing? I am on air but I think it would be nearly similar to rims that are 20x10.5 et 25..

[dropshadow]

Anyone know if 20x10 et 35 with 12mm spacers would fit without rubbing? I am on air but I think it would be nearly similar to rims that are 20x10.5 et 25..

Using the willtheyfit.com calculator:

Compared to (a 20x10.5 ET25) wheel, this new (20x10 ET23) wheel will have an inner rim which is 8.3mm further away from the suspension strut. The outer rim will poke out 4.3mm less than before.

So you'd be fine. You could probably go with 15mm spacers and still be fine.

[strm]

Rotiform RSE 20x10 +25

Continental DWS06 255/35/20

Airlift 3P

IG: @omwagon
pics by @lowxjosh

[ROOSTER1050]

wasnt really looking, but scored a sweet deal on a set of A8 take-offs, with great condition Michelin Pilot Sport A/S3's inc. in the deal -- totally gave the allroad a whole new vibe

BEFORE - (S7 take off's with "meh" conti pro-contact A/S)


AFTER - A8 take-offs with SWEET Michelin pilot sport A/S3's

[HOJeepster]

VMR 702 19x9.5 et22 with 275/35/19's on stock suspension.

[kevlarcupid]

Figured I'd contribute and show my work in progress. I follow many of you on IG as it is already
IG: becausefamilycar

- Wheel brand and model : Niche Gamma
- Wheel specs : 20x10.5 +27
- Tire specs: Nitto Motivo 255/35-20
- Ride height/suspension: 26.25" FTG all around/H&R Coilovers


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Any rubbing issues? That fitment is gorgeous.

[redavant]

HRE FF04 on 265/35/19

[blackedallroad]

Any rubbing issues? That fitment is gorgeous.

Thanks - It rubbed only when I had a few hundred pounds in it. I did grind down the plastic inside lip and now have no issues even with things loaded up.