Fitted 18" Rotiform BLQ Style Wheels in Black + Eibach 30mm pro springs

[N2KHL]

So here are the pics I have hijacked my own post as I have decided on the best wheel spring combo for my car

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Hi ,

Just been looking at these some audi reps rs4 style black with silver polished faces. I cant post a link yet as I have not made 15 posts yet.

Any one know what the biggest tire size I should stick to 225 or 235 to make the wheels look good. Do you think these would suit my altea (I have a tinta black version).

Nik

 

[pdh 14a]

Stick to 225's i had 235's on 17's and they rubbed a little! saying that though,mine was lowered,so you may be ok!

 

[N2KHL]

Thanks for that! I will be looking to get her lowered too once I have the funds but for now I need to get the cambelt sorted then the wheels and tires.

Nik

 

[Cunnie1]

RS4's

I've got a Seat Toledo 2LTDI Sport, sat on set of 18" RS4's - basically an Altea
I kept the tires standard width and profile 225/40 but went up an inch. This hasn't affected the ride at all. But with the bigger wheels on the car didn't sit right, just looked a little odd.
Last weekend I lowered it 30mm on a set off PI springs(well the garage did). The car now looks the part and sits right, plus doesn't look like its been chavved up as the drop wasn't too significant. Plus the ride isn't really noticeablly any harder.

 

[N2KHL]

You got any pics of your car Cunnie1 ?

 

[daz3031]

Just remember to be careful with what offset wheel you get as that will determine what width of tyre you can run without rubbing. I run 19s on my car (Octavia but just changed from a Scirocco) with a 235/35 tyre with no issues but the offset pushes the wheels a few mm further out than the standard wheels.

Would like to see a picture of the wheels you are talking about, sound similar in colour to mine. I have OEM Audi/BBS wheels, 5 spoke and anthracite with a polished face. I personally love the colour combination of my car which is white.

Only other thing I would say is make sure they are a good replica. Some can be poor quality or heavy hence I went for originals.

Can't work out how to post an image but you can see mine at the below page (I'm a member of a few VAG related forums ).

sciroccocentral.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=2880

 

[pdh 14a]

Use tinypic.com to put pics up!

 

[daz3031]

Use tinypic.com to put pics up!

That sounds too much like hard work for me!

I like when you can just attach images directly to your post but I might make the effort tonight.......

 

[N2KHL]

The wheels I am looking at are like the following :

http://www.audi-wheels.co.uk/alloy-...eels-1131-18.php?awusid=86880368573_299315133

Your link didnt work for me well it asks me to join another forum!

Nik

 

[N2KHL]

here is something a bit different some lambo style wheels:

http://www.alloywheelspin.co.uk/18-audi-alloy-wheels-lamborghini-style-285-p.asp

Any opinions on these?

Nik

 

[Cunnie1]

N2KHL I've not got any pictures as yet, but I'll try and load some up over the weekend.


pdh 14a I'll try tinypic.com cheers

 

[daz3031]

The wheels I am looking at are like the following :

.audi-wheels.co.uk/alloy-wheels/audi-style-alloy-wheels-1131-18.php?awusid=86880368573_299315133[/url]

Your link didnt work for me well it asks me to join another forum!

Nik

Whatever you do avoid the budget tyres! Remember it's a very small contact area you have between the tyre and tarmac that keeps you on the road. Don't have to pay hundreds per tyre, just avoid the chinese / unbranded junk. Nothing wrong with Falken, Kumho, Hankook etc for everyday use.

Very different in style from what I have although the colour combination is similar.

Hopefully one of these work:

cgi.ebay.co.uk/Audi-A5-5-arm-hollow-spoke-Alloy-Wheels-anthracite-/380239774430

.audi.co.uk/audi/owners-area/audi-accessories.html?appLink=%2Faccessories-searcher%2Fdetails.do%3FaccessoryId%3D25790

 

[daz3031]

Use tinypic.com to put pics up!

Found myself with some free time tonight so took your advice!

s1181.photobucket.com/albums/x436/daz3031/

 

[N2KHL]

The wheels and car look great Daz. Dont worry Ive had a few motors in my time with alloys now and I have never had anything less than a falken or khumo tire on them.

here is a quick selection of motors I have had in the past :

Always had either german or Jap and want my altea (although a more practical motor) to still look the part!

Nik

 

[daz3031]

The wheels and car look great Daz. Dont worry Ive had a few motors in my time with alloys now and I have never had anything less than a falken or khumo tire on them.

Always had either german or Jap and want my altea (although a more practical motor) to still look the part!

Nik

Thanks. I always stick to VAG cars now, although had a Corolla T-Sport not too long ago. I've had to go for something more practical now - hence an Octavia to replace the Scirocco.

If you like the wheels enough, feel free to buy them from me Original Audi 19s manufactured by BBS with Kumho tyres

I've got three sets of wheels now - the 19s in the photos, standard 18s on the car and I just bought some 17s for winter tyres. Ideally I would have put winter tyres on the 18s and keep the 19s for summer but winter tyres are rare and cost a fortune for 18s. The 17s are currently sitting in the dining room which isn't going down too well with the girlfriend! lol. Unfortunately the 19s will need to find a new home

 

[N2KHL]

As nice as the wheels are I recon you would want a good price for them and replacing thinse tires would cost a bomb! I think Im just gonna stick to getting some 18" even though I know 19" would look awesome!

Nik

 

[daz3031]

As nice as the wheels are I recon you would want a good price for them and replacing thinse tires would cost a bomb! I think Im just gonna stick to getting some 18" even though I know 19" would look awesome!

Nik

No problem. Tyres were actually cheaper than I expected, around £80 if my memory serves me correctly.

The wheels cost £2000 new without tyres. Yours for £795 delivered including tyres (6-7mm tread)

You'd pay around that for 18" replicas with mid range tyres

 

[N2KHL]

I have a friend in the trade so hoping to pay a lot less than that for some 18" with medium tires

 

[daz3031]

No problem. Let me know if you change your mind

Will need to list them on here but think I need 15 posts first. Got them on the Scirocco forum but that's a very limited market. I grudge paying the fees that ebay want. Worst case is I put them back on my car in summer and turn the 17s into a coffee table for a few months! lol

 

[N2KHL]

I have heard that 19" on an altea give you a harsh ride unless Im mistaken? Where are you based though in case I change my mind ?

Nik