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

[Axis]

Want to run 10mm spacers on my S5 Rotors but I’m wondering if its like on a B6/7 that you have to grind the hub of the car when going below 12mm with spacers?

[eljay]

Posting here as well for better input and reference for others:

Well, I ordered some new tires for the summer wheels (19x9 ET24).
I ordered 255/35R19 as that's what I have on the wheels now, but reading now more threads, I see that people run 255/40R19, but I cannot find a good pictures for comparison.
255/40R19 profile will increase the sidewall by 12.5mm (0.5") compared to 255/35R19 and 4mm over the typical Allroad spec (245/40R19). The taller sidewall may reduce the "dartiness" of the car on the summer setup.
I placed the order two days ago and it hasn't shipped yet, so maybe I could still switch it today if I can only decide....
TIA for any input and/or pics.

[ROOSTER1050]

Posting here as well for better input and reference for others:

Well, I ordered some new tires for the summer wheels (19x9 ET24).
I ordered 255/35R19 as that's what I have on the wheels now, but reading now more threads, I see that people run 255/40R19, but I cannot find a good pictures for comparison.
255/40R19 profile will increase the sidewall by 12.5mm (0.5") compared to 255/35R19 and 4mm over the typical Allroad spec (245/40R19). The taller sidewall may reduce the "dartiness" of the car on the summer setup.
I placed the order two days ago and it hasn't shipped yet, so maybe I could still switch it today if I can only decide....
TIA for any input and/or pics.

is this for an B8/B8.5 allroad? your stock profile for 18's would be 45/r18 ..... so for 19's you should be at 40/r19 , for a +1 fitment -- if you drop it all the way down to 35's with 19's you're going to throw off rotation/speedometer, etc.
for a "fatter" look with the 40/r19's, maybe look to 265 or 275 width ... or if you want to kep the "lean" look, 245/40/19 for a little stretch

[eljay]

Thanks. I switched my order to 255/40R19 in the end. The extra sidewall should be nicer. My first time trying Indy 500 tires! Can't wait.

[Sedan Guy]

- Wheel brand and model: Audi Genuine 8T0601025DG (Powder coated Volk bronze)
- Wheel specs: 20x9, et 29
- Tire specs: Falken FK510 265/30/20
- Spacer info: H&R 8mm hubcentric spacers all around, Final et 21 (part# 1655668)
- Ride height/suspension: KW Suspension V3 coilover (part# 35210078). Approximately 25in - 25 1/8in FTG all around (corner balanced)

Note:
- Slight rear rub during heavy suspension compression
- Rear fender cladding inner lips were shaved a little

[asaucyburrito]

- Wheel brand and model: Audi Genuine 8T0601025DG (Powder coated Volk bronze)
- Wheel specs: 20x9, et 29
- Tire specs: Falken FK510 265/30/20
- Spacer info: H&R 8mm hubcentric spacers all around, Final et 21 (part# 1655668)
- Ride height/suspension: KW Suspension V3 coilover (part# 35210078). Approximately 25in - 25 1/8in FTG all around (corner balanced)

Note:
- Slight rear rub during heavy suspension compression
- Rear fender cladding inner lips were shaved a little

Loving the Volk bronze with Scuba Blue. Well done man.

[ROOSTER1050]

Thanks. I switched my order to 255/40R19 in the end. The extra sidewall should be nicer. My first time trying Indy 500 tires! Can't wait.

cool -- I'm currently moved to 255/40/19's as well, once I picked up this set of A8 takeoff's -- came with Michelin Pilot Sport A/S3's , which tend to be a little blocky/fat .... you should love the Indy500s, I ran those for a couple years on my MK6 GTI before 'i got the allroad

current 19's with 255/40/r19's....


indy's on my MK6 K04 GTI ...they are a really good tire, almost to the level of Michelin PSS's in grip and wear, and a great buy for the $$$

[eljay]

Thanks! Love your Allroad and the color-matched flares look great.

Yes, the Indy 500s are a great deal for the raving reviews they get.
I could've saved $100 by going with the new Kumho Ecsta PS71, but have always wanted to try the Firehawks, so I got them.

Now, I'm doing some slow re-search for a suspension setup that is control-arm-friendly and only drops to Avant S-Line ride height.

[300zx2g35]

- Wheel brand and model: Audi Genuine 8T0601025DG (Powder coated Volk bronze)
- Wheel specs: 20x9, et 29
- Tire specs: Falken FK510 265/30/20
- Spacer info: H&R 8mm hubcentric spacers all around, Final et 21 (part# 1655668)
- Ride height/suspension: KW Suspension V3 coilover (part# 35210078). Approximately 25in - 25 1/8in FTG all around (corner balanced)

Note:
- Slight rear rub during heavy suspension compression
- Rear fender cladding inner lips were shaved a little

Still have the Advans? Those looked amazing on your car!

[Sedan Guy]

Still have the Advans? Those looked amazing on your car!

Thank you I still have the wheels. I recently gave them a full wash and planning to sell, but I will likely keep and put them back on or maybe have them done in the same bronze color.

[zaharel91]

18x8 et35 Niche M106
235/50/18
Stock Suspension

they look so nice! any rubbing? how is clearance?

[slowpokeB8]

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

How have these wheels held up? Any issues so far? It looks like these are direct fit with the center bore...no centering rings needed, was that your experience?

[colton.mcclure]

Stock s4 peelers: spacers 25mm rear, 20mm front
Pirelli pzero all seasons 255 40 r19
Stock ride height

Looking to go to h&r sport springs on this setup

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[colton.mcclure]

Stock 18s: 20mm rear spacer, 18mm front spacer
Toyo open country 225 55 r18
Stock ride height

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[kneel]

Teaser. Waiting to get off location to install the new wheels and tires. Just in time for Avantoberfest Experience in Lake Placid


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[MK_TT]

Keep them coming!

[marcosj17]

Speaking a bit out of turn here as a B9 (2017) Allroad owner, but i figured this as good a soure as any to help get to the bottom of my tire conundrum. I recently came across the below winter wheel/tire set that i've gathered mix feedback on whether ok to run on the car. Outside of the speedometer being slightly off are there any obvious downsides to running these? Any insight or thoughts would be much appreciated. (Currently running stock 7.5x18 245/45/18) Thanks!

18x8 Crystal Black BBS SX Wheels 35mm Offset

Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 Snow Tires
SIZE: 245/40R18
Style: Blackwall
Load Range: XL
Serv. Desc: 97V

[2002allroad]

I ran that spec last winter with no issues.

[ROOSTER1050]

finally getting it all dialed in .... pulled off the smoked "hub/bolt-caps" and cleaned them off completely -- the stock silver & chrome insignia really make the center of the wheel stand out a bit more against the flat black , and I dig it

[Deatz]

What tire size would you guy recommend to run on 20x9.5 et25. Needing to be a 35 sidewall for all seasons. Not sure if I should run 245/255/265?

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What tire size would you guys recommend to run on 20x9.5 et25. Needing to be a 35 sidewall for all seasons. Not sure if I should run 245/255/265?

[JLAllroad]

What tire size would you guy recommend to run on 20x9.5 et25. Needing to be a 35 sidewall for all seasons. Not sure if I should run 245/255/265?

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What tire size would you guys recommend to run on 20x9.5 et25. Needing to be a 35 sidewall for all seasons. Not sure if I should run 245/255/265?

255/35, some run this all the way to 10.5 (stretch), generally 265 puts you at a 30 aspect.


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[dropshadow]

20x10 BBS CI-R in bronze on 265/30/20 Michelin PS4S

[Butterloaf]

Stock 18s: 20mm rear spacer, 18mm front spacer
Toyo open country 225 55 r18
Stock ride height

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Do the tires rub at all?

[audi-allroad]

new here - bought audi 2014 allroad - not thrilled with the rims - was thinking of getting a set of the below - or these from ebay - https://www.ebay.com/itm/30441760965...Condition=3000

nothing that matches rim width/offset - but thought these 8.5 with 3 mm more offset would be close enough.

Looking for advice, don't want issues with them rubbing, and would prefer not to have to use spacers.

Thanks!

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

[Circuit]

New setup!

- Wheel brand and model: Gram Lights 57FXX (redrilled to 5x112 from 5x114.3)
- Wheel specs: 20x10 +20 front, +30 rear
- Tire specs: 285/30/20 Firestone Indy 500
- Spacer info if you have them: None
- Ride height/suspension: Airlift performance. -2.5 camber front and rear at drive height. Fenders shaved flat and inner fender rolled flat

[Circuit]

New wheels again!

Wheel brand and model: Volk Racing TE37 Ultra (factory 5x112 RS5 spec)
- Wheel specs: 20x10 +20 front (5mm spacer), +25 rear
- Tire specs: 275/30/20 Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
- Spacer info if you have them: 5mm in front for fitment only
- Ride height/suspension: Airlift performance. -2.5 camber front and rear at drive height. Fenders shaved flat and inner fender rolled flat

- H&R Quicksafe stud conversion (40mm length)
- Project Kics M14 lug nuts

[Miranda@Nemesis]

New wheels again!

Wheel brand and model: Volk Racing TE37 Ultra (factory 5x112 RS5 spec)
- Wheel specs: 20x10 +20 front (5mm spacer), +25 rear
- Tire specs: 275/30/20 Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
- Spacer info if you have them: 5mm in front for fitment only
- Ride height/suspension: Airlift performance. -2.5 camber front and rear at drive height. Fenders shaved flat and inner fender rolled flat

- H&R Quicksafe stud conversion (40mm length)
- Project Kics M14 lug nuts

I’m simple. I see TE’s, I hit like.


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[pointblank9957]

Wheel Manufacturer: Rohana RC10
Wheel Diameter x Width: 20x10
Wheel Offset: ET33
Finish: machine silver
Tire Size: 255/35/20
Suspension: H&R Super Sport A4 Avant Springs 50361-77 & Bilstein B8 Shocks

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[eurotuner123]

This may not be the best thread to ask this but I am having a hard time finding 2 more of these Alzor wheels that ECS has for sale. They only have 2 available right now. Anyone have or know where to get 2 more of these?

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-alzor-pa...tal/509-1~alz/

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[dropshadow]

This may not be the best thread to ask this but I am having a hard time finding 2 more of these Alzor wheels that ECS has for sale. They only have 2 available right now. Anyone have or know where to get 2 more of these?

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-alzor-pa...tal/509-1~alz/

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Alzor is an ECS brand, so you're unlikely to find them anywhere else.

[fmxr47]

Hi all, I promise I searched and searched before asking. Has anyone ran a 20x10.5 et45 with a 255 35 20? I have some old spacers but haven’t got the wheels and tires mounted yet. Just curious if anyone else has tried this before. I’m betting the front will be very close to suspension. I’m hoping to find the perfect offset to not have any trimming or massaging. I’m dropped on coil overs but at max height.


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[eljay]

Hi all, I promise I searched and searched before asking. Has anyone ran a 20x10.5 et45 with a 255 35 20? I have some old spacers but haven’t got the wheels and tires mounted yet. Just curious if anyone else has tried this before. I’m betting the front will be very close to suspension. I’m hoping to find the perfect offset to not have any trimming or massaging. I’m dropped on coil overs but at max height.


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Use this site to see where they will be compared to stock:
https://willtheyfit.com/

[fmxr47]

Use this site to see where they will be compared to stock:
https://willtheyfit.com/

I have looked at that, I guess I’m mostly concerned about the wheel hitting the strut or tire rubbing on it without spacers. Thanks for the link though.


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[k.sigota]

I have looked at that, I guess I’m mostly concerned about the wheel hitting the strut or tire rubbing on it without spacers. Thanks for the link though.


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Et45 is going to be tough

Be prepared for at least a 10mm spacer. 15mm will make it a bit more flush.

[eljay]

I have looked at that, I guess I’m mostly concerned about the wheel hitting the strut or tire rubbing on it without spacers. Thanks for the link though.


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The calculator also shows you how much a particular wheel moved towards/away from the strut.
So, just measure your stock wheel's edge/lip distance to strut and see how much room to move you have.

[fmxr47]

The calculator also shows you how much a particular wheel moved towards/away from the strut.
So, just measure your stock wheel's edge/lip distance to strut and see how much room to move you have.

That’s a good point. Thank you


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[Y'allroad]

- 19 x 8.5 Audi A5 Takeoffs - ET32
- 255 35 19 Continental Extremecontact DWS06 (Thinking about going to a 255 40 19 or 245 40 19 to fill in the wheel well and get the speedo reading closer to stock)
- No Spacers (yet)
- A4 Avant S-Line Suspension

[fmxr47]

20x10.5 et45
5mm spacers up front (et40)
10mm spacer in rear (et35)


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[curbdawg]

Rohana Rc7 20x10 et 33
255/35/20
Coilovers





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[VRvento]

Just grabbed a 2013 Allroad with only 61k miles last month, 1st mod was H&R coilovers 29092-2 (avant spec) and spacers

here's pics with the stock 19x8 et26 and 5mm front / 10mm rear spacers, FTG is 26.0"





'fisheye' shot