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

[Taylor-S]

I know we have the B8.5 allroad Megathread (which is amazing!), but I recently ran across the Q5/SQ5 Wheel thread and thought it would be great to have a single source specifically for wheels.
I myself am on the hunt for summer wheels, which I have my eye on a few sets, but would love to see what everyone else has, along with different fitment setups (stock height, lowered, bagged, etc.).

To emulate the Q5/SQ5 Thread, if you have an aftermarket setup, post you info like below:
- Wheel brand and model (EX: Avant Garde M590)
- Wheel specs (EX: 21"x9" ET35)
- Tire specs (EX: 255/40/21)
- Spacer info if you have them (5mm spacers front and rear)
- Ride height/suspension (EX: 1.4 inch drop/ H&R Coilovers)

And please add a photo or two, we all want to see the goodness!

Lets start with the basics:
Stock B8.5 allroad
Wheel Specs: 18"x 8" ET26 (5x112)
Tire: 245/45/r18

Mine currently: stock plasti-dip'd

[Rez4]

Lets start with the basics:
Stock B8.5 allroad
Wheel Specs: 18"x 8" ET26 (5x112)
Tire: 245/45/r20

I think you meant 245/45R18 on the tire size.

[Taylor-S]

I think you meant 245/45R18 on the tire size.

Corrected, thank you for pointing that out!

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[KFizz]

Has anyone thought about putting big tires on their car, like a safari 911? For next winter I'm thinking about dropping down to 17" and running the tallest tires possible. 235/60r17 maybe.

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[Taylor-S]

Has anyone thought about putting big tires on their car, like a safari 911? For next winter I'm thinking about dropping down to 17" and running the tallest tires possible. 235/60r17 maybe.

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I have been wondering the same thing, but I'm considering doing an off road type tire on 19" wheels. Curious what the biggest total diameter and width you can run at stock height with no rubbing.

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[bluefox280]

Has anyone thought about putting big tires on their car...

I'm contemplating more a meaty-sport / 'track-style' tire - so there's more of a sidewall 'bulge' versus a mild stretch.
My thought is some 275/35-R19 tires on 9" wide wheels; original discussion was here:
* http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...ot-Wide-Wheels
Thinking about trying this coming spring.

- Erik

[oatzel]

I'll contribute

Wheels: Neuspeed Rse102 in flat gunmetal
Specs: 20x9.5 et25
Tires: 275/30-20
Suspension: H&R coil overs~3 inch drop. Sits 25 7/8 front and 26 1/8 rear







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[Chris@EPL]

Stock sized 245/45/18 Mich AS3s with 18x8.5 et27 custom Fifteen52 Tarmacs

[Taylor-S]

I'm contemplating more a meaty-sport / 'track-style' tire - so there's more of a sidewall 'bulge' versus a mild stretch.
My thought is some 275/35-R19 tires on 9" wide wheels; original discussion was here:
* http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...ot-Wide-Wheels
Thinking about trying this coming spring.

- Erik

Erik, What tires are you currently running? Could you post a pick of the OEM allroad 19's for us? (I mostly want to look at your gorgeous orange Q5 Brembos!)

[Taylor-S]

I'll contribute

Wheels: Neuspeed Rse102 in flat gunmetal
Specs: 20x9.5 et25
Tires: 275/30-20
Suspension: H&R coil overs~3 inch drop. Sits 25 7/8 front and 26 1/8 rear

Looks good! Any rubbing with that set up?

[Taylor-S]

Stock sized 245/45/18 Mich AS3s with 18x8.5 et27 custom Fifteen52 Tarmacs

I dig those wheels! Are they color matched with the fenders?

[G_Wagon]

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[Chris@EPL]

I dig those wheels! Are they color matched with the fenders?

Not color matched, just a nice gloss gunmetal.

[oatzel]

Looks good! Any rubbing with that set up?

There's a tiny bit of rubbing in the rear on big dips and a touch in the front when driving hard through canyons and hit a dip mid-corner. I trimmed off one of the fender liner holders in the rear (I think Killerboots posted about doing it to his in his build thread) this weekend and also slightly rolled the front fender. Haven't had the chance to test it to see if those have eliminated it completely.

[bluefox280]

Erik, What tires are you currently running? Could you post a pick of the OEM allroad 19's for us? (I mostly want to look at your gorgeous orange Q5 Brembos!)

Sure thing:

Wheels: OEM "5-Arm" Structure Design (8T0601025AJ | 8T0-601-025-AJ)
Specs: 19"x8" @ et26
Tires (show in photos): Yokohama ADVAN Sport A/S (245/40-R19)
Spacers: none
Ride Height (arch to ground): OEM stock [28-3/8" front | 28-3/8" rear]
Arch to Top of Tire: OEM stock [2-3/8" front | 2-3/8" rear]





- Erik

[SirBreezy]

Love the allroads guys, here's mine...

Wheels: Avant Garde M590

Specs: 20x10 et25

Tires: Continental DWS 06

Suspension: H&R street performance coilovers, 3.5" drop, riding at about 25" all around

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[Taylor-S]

Love the allroads guys, here's mine...
Wheels: Avant Garde M590
Specs: 20x10 et25
Tires: Continental DWS 06
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Looks like the image location is broken unfortunately. Also, what size are your DWS's?

[chip_]

Here is mine -
Summer mode
H&R springs
H&R Wheel Spacers (15/20mm F/R)
Audi S-Line "Rotor" Wheels (19x9 @ et33)
Continental ContiSportContact 3 tires (255/35-19)





Winter mode
H&R springs
H&R Wheel Spacers (15/20mm F/R)
Audi Allroad wheels (18"x 8")
Michelin X-Ice studless winter tires (235/45-18)

[SirBreezy]

Looks like the image location is broken unfortunately. Also, what size are your DWS's?

Ya that was my first time trying to post to Audizine. I know i have to post to the gallery first. I’ll try and do it again


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[treginginco]

Finally got to put my new tires (last March) thru their first snow test. I have a 2013 allroad.

Tires are Yokohama YK740 Touring A/S. Reviews had them rated pretty good in snow. I can confirm.... they’re really, really good. Not dedicated snows good, but they really hold the road.

We FINALLY got some decent snow here in Colorado, so had to go and play. We have about 7-inches of snow in the ground, but the freezing rain before the snow really turned up the slick factor. .

If you’re looking for a solid set of all-seasons that keep the fun factor.... these are a winner.


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[dropshadow]

Wheel: Vorsteiner VFF-104, silver
Wheel specs: 20x10 ET30
Tire specs: Hankook Ventus V12 Evo2 255/35/20
Spacers: 5mm front & rear, effective ET25
Ride height/suspension: Airlift 3H


Wheel: Hartmann HRS6-204-GS, silver
Specs: 20x9 ET25
Tires: Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 snow tires, 255/35/20
Spacers: 5mm front & rear, effective ET20
Ride height/suspension: Airlift 3H


Wheel: Rotiform CCV, machined silver
Specs: 20x10 ET25
Tires: Hankook Ventus V12 Evo2 255/35/20
Spacers: None
Ride height/suspension: Airlift 3H


Wheel: Rotiform IND-T, DDT finish
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


Wheel: BBS CH-R, silver
Specs: 20x10.5 ET25
Tires: Michelin Pilot Super Sport 255/35/20
Spacers: None
Ride height/suspension: H&R Street Performance Coilovers



Wheel: OE Audi S6
Specs: 20x8.5 ET46
Tires: Blizzak LM60 snow tire 255/35/20
Spacers: 15mm front & rear, effective ET31
Ride height/suspension: H&R Street Performance coilovers


Wheel: OE Audi S5 Peeler
Specs: 19x9 ET33
Tires: Michelin Pilot Super Sport 255/35/19
Spacers: 5mm front & rear, effective ET28
Ride height/suspension: H&R Street Performance coilovers


Wheel: TSW Parabolica
Specs: 20x8.5 ET45
Tires: Michelin Pilot Super Sport 255/35/20
Spacers: 15mm front/12mm rear, effective ET20/23
Ride height/suspension: H&R Street Performance coilovers

[quattro_bbq]

Thanks all! This is exactly the resource I have been looking for for my new (to me) allroad. Trying to decide which direction to go with a second wheel/tire setup after my stock 18's and very mediocre tires that the dealer put on.

[G_Wagon]

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Wheels: RS5 Rotors 20x9 et26

Tires: 265/30ZR-20 Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 R01 AUDI XL

Spacers: None

Suspension: KW H.A.S.

[Gonzoe11]

I’m looking to pick up a B8.5 Allroad and thinking about several wheel combination possibilities. I have a set of Rays Volk G25 20”x10 et 25, BBS CX-R 20”x10 et 25 and OEM RS5 rotors 20”x9 et26. What’s the best tire wheel combo for mix of comfort and sport? I like the 35 sidewall I’m currently running on my S7 but not sure it will work well on an Allroad?


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[Allthea]

I think the x10 with the et25 is gonna be very flush with the flares. the picture above your post is the RS5 Rotors you're asking about.

[Gonzoe11]

I think the x10 with the et25 is gonna be very flush with the flares. the picture above your post is the RS5 Rotors you're asking about.

Thank you. Et26 looks great.


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[Taylor-S]

I’m looking to pick up a B8.5 Allroad and thinking about several wheel combination possibilities. I have a set of Rays Volk G25 20”x10 et 25, BBS CX-R 20”x10 et 25 and OEM RS5 rotors 20”x9 et26. What’s the best tire wheel combo for mix of comfort and sport? I like the 35 sidewall I’m currently running on my S7 but not sure it will work well on an Allroad?

I would be happy to take the RS5's off your hands since you already have 2 other nice sets!!

On another question, does anyone know of an aggressive "off-road" looking all season tire? I have been searching with no luck for a new set of wheels I picked up, tire size will likely be 255/40r19.

[plim]

Audi S5 5 Arm Rotors 19x9 et33
Nokian WRG3 255/40r19
No spacers (yet)
Air Lift Performance Airbags and Shocks

[treginginco]

Very nice.


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[Gonzoe11]

I’m close to pulling the trigger on an allroad. I’m wondering if I can repurpose my S7 setup on the allroad? I’m running 275/35/20 on a set of 20”x10” et25. Alternatively I have a set of RS5 rotors which are 20”x9” et26. I’m guessing I should switch to 265/35/20?


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[weverb]

I’m close to pulling the trigger on an allroad. I’m wondering if I can repurpose my S7 setup on the allroad? I’m running 275/35/20 on a set of 20”x10” et25. Alternatively I have a set of RS5 rotors which are 20”x9” et26. I’m guessing I should switch to 265/35/20?


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Both setups will work depending on how low you go and what camber settings you use.

[G_Wagon]

Does anyone know when Audi started using this style wheel...
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I just saw it on a 2018 S7 brand new from the factory on a dealership floor...
Seems like a long time...

[bluefox280]

Does anyone know when Audi started using this style wheel...

The 5-arm "rotor" (there are different OEM variants of diameters sizes, widths and offsets) have been around since 2010 (someone will verify).

- Erik

[G_Wagon]

The 5-arm "rotor" (there are different OEM variants of diameters sizes, widths and offsets) have been around since 2010 (someone will verify).

- Erik

That's a long time, on the other hand it's mos def one of the sexiest wheels Audi has created...

[dropshadow]

The 5-arm "rotor" (there are different OEM variants of diameters sizes, widths and offsets) have been around since 2010 (someone will verify).

- Erik

I think this is correct, first appearing (in the US) on black optic S4’s & S5’s.

[chip_]

I know this article talks about sizes and options for the Rotor Wheels - http://nickscarblog.com/reviews/audi...s-mega-gallery

[dubjager]

I know this article talks about sizes and options for the Rotor Wheels - http://nickscarblog.com/reviews/audi...s-mega-gallery

I almost think it beats out the peeler for most used across Audi model lines-
I just picked up a set myself. By far my favorite OE wheel Audi has out at the moment (close second the A7/S7 black optics wheels)

[skifreak85353]

Audi S5 5 Arm Rotors 19x9 et33
Nokian WRG3 255/40r19
No spacers (yet)
Air Lift Performance Airbags and Shocks

What’s your ride height? About to pull the trigger on the same wheels. I have S4 Peelers with 255/35/19 tires and am considering 255/50/19 tires (your setup) for the rotors. I’m on audi sport suspension so I’d guess I’m a little higher than your ride height, but want to get a feel for that tire size.


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[plim]

What’s your ride height? About to pull the trigger on the same wheels. I have S4 Peelers with 255/35/19 tires and am considering 255/50/19 tires (your setup) for the rotors. I’m on audi sport suspension so I’d guess I’m a little higher than your ride height, but want to get a feel for that tire size.


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I ride around 26.5 on all fours. I’m on air suspension.


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[skifreak85353]

I’m a little higher than that so the 40 sized tire (typo in my original post) should work quite nicely. I assume it will also smooth the ride out slightly over the 35s I’m on now?


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