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

**JettaGetUpandGo** · 05-02-2018 07:54 AM

Originally Posted by Comfy Pursuit

Nowhere near maxed out on either end of the spectrum, I could lift it or lower it from this position. They are pre-settled.

Interesting. My Bilsteins were maxed out in the rear. A few weeks after install mine settled to 26.5" and after a year they're at 26.375" and significantly tuck with any measurable weight in the back to the point that the car isn't drivable. Perhaps they finally changed/fixed the rear springs? Installing 30mm KW spring spacers then lowering the collars slightly for a net gain of 15mm and some room for future adjustment.

**Comfy Pursuit** · 05-02-2018 06:52 PM

Originally Posted by JettaGetUpandGo

Interesting. My Bilsteins were maxed out in the rear. A few weeks after install mine settled to 26.5" and after a year they're at 26.375" and significantly tuck with any measurable weight in the back to the point that the car isn't drivable. Perhaps they finally changed/fixed the rear springs? Installing 30mm KW spring spacers then lowering the collars slightly for a net gain of 15mm and some room for future adjustment.

Great #usingit shot!

To be honest, I’m unsure what the differentiation’s are between our setups. I had my winter wheels in the back (+200lbs?), and was good to go for Denver city and highway driving home from the shop.

It’s not a daily, so perhaps I haven’t driven it enough to notice? Regardless, there is room for me to go higher or lower should it be warranted

**base14** · 06-01-2018 11:13 PM

-Forgestar F14 20x9.5 et30 (Deep Concave)
-Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 255/35/20
-Stock height

Yup, definitely needs lowering. It’s on the list of to dos.

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**SirBreezy** · 06-06-2018 11:30 AM

Wheels: Avant Garde M590 20x10 et 25

Tires: Continental DWS 06 Extreme Contact 255/35R20

Suspension: H&R Supersports

Ride height: I want to say around 25

Second picture was raised in the front by 10 rotations on the coils, whatever that comes out to be.

**Allthea** · 06-06-2018 11:44 AM

This is the only postable picture I have right now. It's with the car fully aired out.

Wheels: Vossen VFS-2 20x10.5 et 30 in Satin Bronze

Tires: Michelin MPS4S in 275/30

Suspension: Airlift 3P

Alignment: -2deg F/R, full caster (I believe +6) in front

I'll come back with more pictures and ride height specs.

**base14** · 06-06-2018 11:50 AM

Two great looking setups there ^^. Would be nice to see your actual cruising/grocery-getting ride height pics.

**Allthea** · 07-30-2018 12:37 PM

Here are a few more pictures:

Wheels: Vossen VFS-2 20x10.5 et 30 in Satin Bronze

Tires: Michelin MPS4S in 275/30

Suspension: Airlift 3P

Alignment: -2deg F/R camber, +6 caster in front

Aired out:

Ride height pictures:

**GraemeHowat** · 08-24-2018 08:57 PM

‘13 Allroad.
H&R coilovers
19 x 8.5 +32 TSW Nurburgring
245/45/R19
Powder coat: Satin Poly Gold
IMG_3236.JPG IMG_3237.JPG IMG_3234.JPG

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**WarmFuzzies** · 10-01-2018 09:09 AM

Does anyone know if the 2008 S5 19'' rims will fit the b8.5 allroad? I can't seem to find photos allroads with them on but I wanted to ask as there's a really cheap set near me!

Part # 8T0-601-025-H

**makisupa** · 10-01-2018 09:14 AM

Should be fine. Pretty sure they are 19x8.5 et32

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**Taylor-S** · 10-01-2018 02:43 PM

Originally Posted by WarmFuzzies

Does anyone know if the 2008 S5 19'' rims will fit the b8.5 allroad? I can't seem to find photos allroads with them on but I wanted to ask as there's a really cheap set near me!

Part # 8T0-601-025-H

They will fit. Here is an example from a fellow allroad'er from Denver who had them on previously (looks good!):

Nicks allroad by Taylor Stamp, on Flickr

Just as a reference, mine are the Hartmann reps (19x8.5 ET25 with 15mm Spacers).

allroad done by Taylor Stamp, on Flickr

**WarmFuzzies** · 10-01-2018 04:31 PM

Originally Posted by Taylor-S

They will fit. Here is an example from a fellow allroad'er from Denver who had them on previously (looks good!):

Nicks allroad by Taylor Stamp, on Flickr

Just as a reference, mine are the Hartmann reps (19x8.5 ET25 with 15mm Spacers).

allroad done by Taylor Stamp, on Flickr

That looks rad!!

Thanks!! I’ll pull the trigger if they’re still available.

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**k.sigota** · 10-02-2018 08:15 PM

Vossen CV2 20x10.5 et35
Conti Extreme Contact 275 30 20
AST springs w/ 2" drop
Stock struts for now

**Allthea** · 10-02-2018 10:55 PM

What kind of tire pressure are those of you with larger wheels running? Need to start keeping track of it as the temperatures drop.

**JettaGetUpandGo** · 10-02-2018 11:30 PM

Originally Posted by Allthea

What kind of tire pressure are those of you with larger wheels running? Need to start keeping track of it as the temperatures drop.

OEM for the RS5 is 44 front / 41 rear with 275/30-20 tires. I know the weight is a little bit different, but that seems really high. I have done 40 front / rear with 255/35-20 and seem to have pretty even wear across the tread.

By contrast, a Boxster is 33 front / rear with 235/35-20 and 265/35-20 tires which seems really low.

**k.sigota** · 10-03-2018 09:05 AM

I run 40 f/r

**Allthea** · 10-05-2018 05:14 PM

Mine were down around 30...

I filled them to 41/40 f/r on 20x10.5 275/30. Feels like a different car haha. The steering is so much lighter and snappier.

My TPMS light came on, though. Says under inflated but that can't be. It must only have one phrase for high or low.

**dropshadow** · 10-06-2018 04:09 PM

A couple more additions. Also added these to my post on the first page.

Wheel: Rotiform IND-T, DDT finish (currently for sale)
Specs: 20x10 ET25
Tire specs: Hankook Ventus V12 Evo2 255/35/20
Spacers: None
Ride height/suspension: Airlift 3H

Wheel: BBS CH-R, silver
Specs: 20x10.5 ET25
Tire specs: Hankook Ventus V12 Evo2 255/35/20
Spacers: None
Ride height/suspension: Airlift 3H

**Allthea** · 10-07-2018 06:22 AM

Damn man I can't believe you could tuck the rears with 10.5 et25.

Were those IND from sexual chocolate?

**dropshadow** · 10-08-2018 11:04 AM

Originally Posted by Allthea

Damn man I can't believe you could tuck the rears with 10.5 et25.

Were those IND from sexual chocolate?

255 tires & -3º camber helps. Yes, I bought the IND-T's from him. I like the design a lot but have too many wheels taking up garage space.

**Allthea** · 10-08-2018 03:18 PM

I like them too. If I didn't already have a high spoke count wheel I'd be all over that sale. I want something different than my summer set when I eventually pick up a winter set

**dropshadow** · 10-08-2018 09:36 PM

Originally Posted by Allthea

I like them too. If I didn't already have a high spoke count wheel I'd be all over that sale. I want something different than my summer set when I eventually pick up a winter set

I'm tempted make the IND-T's my winter set if they don't sell and throw some summer tires on my winter peelers, but that doesn't help me reclaim any garage space.

**makisupa** · 10-09-2018 02:25 AM

Originally Posted by dropshadow

I'm tempted make the IND-T's my winter set if they don't sell and throw some summer tires on my winter peelers, but that doesn't help me reclaim any garage space.

This is what i was thinking

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**JettaGetUpandGo** · 10-09-2018 08:03 AM

Originally Posted by dropshadow

I'm tempted make the IND-T's my winter set if they don't sell and throw some summer tires on my winter peelers, but that doesn't help me reclaim any garage space.

All season tires for spring and fall? I hear all the cool people are doing it.

**Comfy Pursuit** · 10-09-2018 09:08 AM

Originally Posted by dropshadow

I'm tempted make the IND-T's my winter set if they don't sell and throw some summer tires on my winter peelers, but that doesn't help me reclaim any garage space.

I can help rid of your winter peelers to make them my winter peelers ;)

If you don’t get a bite on the IND-T’s I may be interested to make them a winter setup. Do they have tires on now? Would only want the wheels.. PM and we can chat

**dropshadow** · 10-09-2018 09:13 AM

Originally Posted by Comfy Pursuit

I can help rid of your winter peelers to make them my winter peelers ;)

If you don’t get a bite on the IND-T’s I may be interested to make them a winter setup. Do they have tires on now? Would only want the wheels.. PM and we can chat

PM sent.

**makisupa** · 10-09-2018 11:18 AM

Can anyone confirm the specs of the RS6 wheels please?

**Sedan Guy** · 10-09-2018 11:42 AM

Originally Posted by makisupa

Can anyone confirm the specs of the RS6 wheels please?

21x9.5 et25

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**makisupa** · 10-09-2018 11:46 AM

Thank you

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**Allthea** · 10-09-2018 01:17 PM

Dammit... I wish I was smart enough to prime that comment with my thoughts about thinking about peelers for my winter set hahaha

**JP.Rally** · 11-24-2018 02:21 PM

Hi All. New member here trying to confirm that 20x10.5 et33 will work on an B8.5 Allroad with air ride? Will I need a lot of camber (above 2’)?

**makisupa** · 11-25-2018 06:44 AM

Originally Posted by JP.Rally

Hi All. New member here trying to confirm that 20x10.5 et33 will work on an B8.5 Allroad with air ride? Will I need a lot of camber (above 2’)?

You will be all set, check out Allthea's AR, bagged running that set up. I think he is on 275/30 rubber. I run 20×10.5 et 25 on 255/35

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Just realized that he runs et30 and not et33. My mistake.

**JP.Rally** · 11-25-2018 12:41 PM

Thanks! Do you think I should order 5mm spacers or should I be ok with et33? Also, any advantage of 255/35 over 275/30?

**makisupa** · 11-25-2018 03:15 PM

Originally Posted by JP.Rally

Thanks! Do you think I should order 5mm spacers or should I be ok with et33? Also, any advantage of 255/35 over 275/30?

Your call on the spacers, it's a looks thing at that point really. The ARs really swallow aggressive offset and big wheels. I can tell you that 255/35 is my personal max on strech, I just like that look the best. I'm up in New England, so I wouldn't run a 30 tire, BUT pleanty of people do up here. Might be real tight with a 275/30 tire et33 with a 5mm spacer. Depends on your camber at that point.

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**Allthea** · 11-26-2018 12:38 PM

Originally Posted by JP.Rally

Hi All. New member here trying to confirm that 20x10.5 et33 will work on an B8.5 Allroad with air ride? Will I need a lot of camber (above 2’)?

I'm on 20x10.5 et30 running 275/30 tires. Took 2* camber to tuck (upgraded front control arms to the SPC adjustable ones).

The spacers will make it harder to tuck (5mm will push you out to ~et28) but probably able to counter if you stretch the tires or add more camber. I wanted a tire that was a closer match to wheel width. I sacrificed some sidewall (~0.25in) for the tire width instead.

**makisupa** · 11-26-2018 03:20 PM

Originally Posted by Allthea

I'm on 20x10.5 et30 running 275/30 tires. Took 2* camber to tuck (upgraded front control arms to the SPC adjustable ones).

The spacers will make it harder to tuck (5mm will push you out to ~et28) but probably able to counter if you stretch the tires or add more camber. I wanted a tire that was a closer match to wheel width. I sacrificed some sidewall (~0.25in) for the tire width instead.

You back on the stockers or did you make the move to a winter set?

**Allthea** · 11-26-2018 04:12 PM

Originally Posted by makisupa

You back on the stockers or did you make the move to a winter set?

still on my summers! been laid up sick the last few weeks (hit me the worst weekend of AZ fall cruise which is why i bailed). I need to get the stockers back on at the least to not ruin this good summer rubber. still trying to figure out the winter set. almost jumped on a set of 20" hartmann peeler reps on sale right now but still unsure about 20" vs 19" for winter. Tire price is ~$300 different for the 4 tires. It negates any savings I'd get going with the 20" reps. Or I guess I could look at it as I'm not paying any more than going with 19" S5 peelers...

you get a winter set?

**Allthea** · 11-26-2018 04:17 PM

oh yeah - i had to drive home from work with my summers on at 11pm in the thick of that snow storm we got a couple weeks ago. that was white knuckling. changed lanes and the tail just kept going at one point but I (and the traction control) were able to save it.

**makisupa** · 11-26-2018 04:30 PM

Quattro season lol

I s just saw that sale on achtuning about the Hartmann’s, good deal man....may want to jump on that! I did drop in on a winter set up, RS5 rotors coming my way!

**Allthea** · 11-26-2018 04:34 PM

Nice!

And for a more relevant comment to this thread - I'm concerned about bringing the car just anywhere to swap wheels around. My aftermarket wheels on my Subaru got all dinged up around the lug holes from people doing a poor job changing the wheels over. Is there a way to do it to avoid the dings around the lug holes that I can attempt and / or suggest to a place I bring it? I don't need my one-season-used wheels getting all gashed up first time I go to change them...