Wheel Size???
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Wheel Size???
Hey how big of a wheel Can i upgrade to on an A4(B5)? Just curious I guess.... I'd like to just go to a 17, which I dont think I should have a problem with... But who knows. lemme know what you think 
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From: Ottawa
Re: Wheel Size???
I'd say the size is limited only by what you can afford ... I've seen pics of A4's with 20's - tires in that size would be a fortune. Avants tend to carry off the larger wheels better than sedans IMO.
17's are no problem and 18's as well as 19's look great but the larger you go the less rubber you will have separating the wheel from the road so the ride and wheel protection is affected. Also, wheel gap between the tire and fender appears more pronounced with lower profile tires which is why many lower their cars.
If you can find a lightweight wheel you will recognize an improvement in ride, accelleration and handling over a smaller, heavier wheel. Good Luck !
17" Ace Lolas on B5
18" OEM RS4's on B6
19" Volk's on B7
17's are no problem and 18's as well as 19's look great but the larger you go the less rubber you will have separating the wheel from the road so the ride and wheel protection is affected. Also, wheel gap between the tire and fender appears more pronounced with lower profile tires which is why many lower their cars.
If you can find a lightweight wheel you will recognize an improvement in ride, accelleration and handling over a smaller, heavier wheel. Good Luck !
17" Ace Lolas on B5
18" OEM RS4's on B6
19" Volk's on B7
Last edited by Stevelev; Jul 10, 2008 at 07:35 AM.
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Re: Wheel Size???
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Re: Wheel Size???
17" will be no problem...I think i've seen a few people with 19's on a B5 but IMO it looks damn tacky and Canadian roads aren't really built for it, you'll be spending a fortune on rubber and rim repairs.
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From: Kitchener, Ontario
Re: Wheel Size???
For an idea of stock sizes, look on the placard inside the fuel door.
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Re: Wheel Size???
ya 17s are a stock wheel size for the B6 and so are 18s for the USP so your going to have no issues up to 19, and then 20s you start getting into issues with tires(cost a fortune!!) 18s look really nice over all.
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