Are your 18" RS4 wheels reps and your 17's genuine?
My old RS6 reps weighed 16-17kg each and I thought the car handled better on my 16's.......until I got a decent set of 18's [a lot lighter] and its better than ever before.
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Should I stick with my 18" RS4's or should i go back to 17"s
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Are your 18" RS4 wheels reps and your 17's genuine?
My old RS6 reps weighed 16-17kg each and I thought the car handled better on my 16's.......until I got a decent set of 18's [a lot lighter] and its better than ever before.
Gonna put my original 17's back on and give them a try again, if I prefer the ride I'll be putting my RS4's up for sale, and hunting for some new 17's.
Adam my 17's were the original Starfish alloys that came on my LC, and I bought some geniune old Audi RS4's, be it that they came off an Audi TT Quattro
how much would a slightly bigger profile on 18s affect things like the speedo , dont think they look too tracktor stylee with 45's
my starfishs are on 45s and weitecs and a good comprimise , i would have to seriously consider the change before doing any swapps
maybe a different style 17 or paint the oe ones
on my mk5 which were 14s , 15 on the zs as standard , i went for 17s altho it looked the mutts nutz , lowered on spax 45mm was really harsh
giving people lifts were complaining of back aches and jaring their backs over pot holes
gota say style wise i was considering smaller wheels & wider euro look , but not sure how much smaller diameter wise , would fit over calipers etc
but handling wise it should really improve
my starfishs are on 45s and weitecs and a good comprimise , i would have to seriously consider the change before doing any swapps
maybe a different style 17 or paint the oe ones
on my mk5 which were 14s , 15 on the zs as standard , i went for 17s altho it looked the mutts nutz , lowered on spax 45mm was really harsh
giving people lifts were complaining of back aches and jaring their backs over pot holes
gota say style wise i was considering smaller wheels & wider euro look , but not sure how much smaller diameter wise , would fit over calipers etc
but handling wise it should really improve
It's just the constant dodging of potholes and just seems a little harsh, I was thinking of putting 45's on my 18's didn't know if they would rub. As the LC original suspension and handling of the car was designed for 225/45/17's surely the best ride would be on the orinal size wheels and tyres, until i can afford to upgrade the suspension components.
took these of the wheels i am going to fit after refurb
am I correct in thinking these are et35 8*18"
if so will i need spacers
am I correct in thinking these are et35 8*18"
if so will i need spacers
Fr 17"
I have Fr resprayed black on my Pre face Mk1 cupra and love em. Was looking to change to some A6 oldies 18" but now not sure.
I have Fr resprayed black on my Pre face Mk1 cupra and love em. Was looking to change to some A6 oldies 18" but now not sure.
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Took the plunge. After having 19"s on my Passat 1.8t I wasn't sure but got myself some MOMO GTR's 18"s. Look sweet and the ride isn't that bad (though I'm getting my coilies fitted on Saturday so that could change)but on the OEM suspension setup its fine.
Would post some pics but its raining again.
If and when it stops raining I will
5x100 mate. thats all i know. he had them on his golf mk4 so im thinking they should be ok. guess ill just have to stick them on before i buy them
There are a couple of guys running 45's see attached link
http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=256538&highlight=225%2F45%2F18
http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=256538&highlight=225%2F45%2F18
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