Audi RS4 (old) or Team Dynamic Pro Race 1.2

[Cupra TDI 150]

Hi Guys

I'm in a dilemma, I already have a set of the the old style RS4 wheels which are in need of refurbishing which I think will probably be around £200 or do i shell out and buy myself some Team Dynamic Pro Race 1.2 (bare rims) which are £500 ish

Really stuck on this !!

 

[DannyC87]

Pro Race will be a stronger, lighter rim. Better handling (reduced unsprung weight, less prone to buckling. .etc

 

[Willie]

^^^ What Danny said

 

[Cupra TDI 150]

Thanx guys, will give it some serious thought, with the handling how much will i notice the difference and in what way?

 

[Willie]

Depends on how you drive it and what you expect out of it

 

[adam cupra 20vt]

I went from RS6 reps to ProRace 1.2's and you can really notice the difference.

 

[Art0ir]

I went from RS6 reps to ProRace 1.2's and you can really notice the difference.

I'll be going from new type RS4's to 1.2's soon hopefully Heard nothing but good things about them.

 

[sheffboy]

rule of thumb with wheels is always buy the best you can afford.

Light wheels will make a fair difference in acceleration, braking and general handling.

I was running some Rondell 0081 split rims (see avatar) which were 18x8.5 and weighed a huge 13.9kg each just for the rim. The car felt physically slower and harder to stop and it was horrible if you drove over rough road surfaces. They looked cool though

 

[adam cupra 20vt]

I think my 8x18 1.2's are 9kg each, not to bad for a 18" wheel as the tyres weigh more than that

 

[sheffboy]

^^^^^

now thats a nice light weight for an 18x8 rim. even my heavy LCR rims felt a huge improvement over the rondells.

 

[Dyscontinued]

Didn't we find out recently the LCR rims are 10.5Kg each?

 

[sheffboy]

I weighed one of mine when I first got them, albeit on some digital bathroom scales and they weighed 11.4kg

 

[Cupra TDI 150]

Thanx guys just what sort of feedback i needed, sheffboy looks like you have the sort of set-up i'm looking for in regards to your eibachs and your koni fsd's

 

[sheffboy]

the fsd/eibach setup is great if your not after extreme lowering. I use mine as a daily and drive the family around in it, so coilovers weren't really an option.

The drop is about 10-15mm it looks slightly lower than a standard LCR in flesh. The ride is superb though even on 18's

 

[mt audio]

the pro race 1.2s have a lifetime guarantee on the rims too!

 

[Art0ir]

Anyone any recommendations on prices? I'll be after 18"

 

[Cupra TDI 150]

Depends if you are after bare rims or with tyres, i looked at work they were £150 each for 18"s

 

[jimbomiller]

Definitely go with the 1.2s!

 

[GlanzaV]

ProRace 1.2s are turning out to be like arseholes though these days... everyones got them!

Nice wheel though! And would get my vote between the two you mentioned!

 

[Cupra TDI 150]

I think I might go for them but van't find any pics.