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Here are a few shots of my new wheels and tires (specs below). I'm super happy with how they turned out. I spent countless hours on various Audi forums and Facebook groups researching wheel and tire specs with the end goal of having a flush fitment (wheel faces on plane with fenders) and vertical tire sidewalls with no stretch. Shout out to Eddie Chan at getyourwheels.com for all his help and great customer service.
Wheels: Vossen VFS-1 21x9.5 ET30 (deep concave) powder coated to match the Manhattan Grey trim
Tires: Michelin PS AS4 265/40R21
Suspension: Stock (pictured here in Dynamic mode)
Cost: $3,496 for wheels + $1,660 for tires + $200 for TPMS + $50 for conical lug bolts = $5,406
I was really nervous that the 265/40R21 tires would rub but I'm happy to report that there is zero rubbing even when taking sharp turns or going over big speedbumps. It is tight though. There is less than one finger width between the inner corner of the rear tires and the fender liner. I hope this post helps anyone trying to figure out how aggressive they can go on tire size.
Hi - I used your original post as a guide for my 21's. Thank you! I wanted flush as well...its a thing I always try to achieve.
I went with replica RS wheels for the RS5, in 21x9 ET 30. I find the rear wheels sit a little closer in than the front...assuming it's just the slight difference in front and rear track I have 5 and 8mm spacers, but it is so close I'm not sure I even care enough to mount them. These pics are from the day after I got the car...I have done stuff but just need to take new pics. These are on the comfort ride height. Looks much better in dynamic mode. lol
My prices were 1400. for wheels, 2200. for tires, I reused the dynamic center caps and TPMS off my stock 20s.
I also did Michelin PS AS4 in 255/40-21.
Originally Posted by derekmccurry
Here are a few shots of my new wheels and tires (specs below). I'm super happy with how they turned out. I spent countless hours on various Audi forums and Facebook groups researching wheel and tire specs with the end goal of having a flush fitment (wheel faces on plane with fenders) and vertical tire sidewalls with no stretch. Shout out to Eddie Chan at getyourwheels.com for all his help and great customer service.
Wheels: Vossen VFS-1 21x9.5 ET30 (deep concave) powder coated to match the Manhattan Grey trim
Tires: Michelin PS AS4 265/40R21
Suspension: Stock (pictured here in Dynamic mode)
Cost: $3,496 for wheels + $1,660 for tires + $200 for TPMS + $50 for conical lug bolts = $5,406
I was really nervous that the 265/40R21 tires would rub but I'm happy to report that there is zero rubbing even when taking sharp turns or going over big speedbumps. It is tight though. There is less than one finger width between the inner corner of the rear tires and the fender liner. I hope this post helps anyone trying to figure out how aggressive they can go on tire size.
Why did you guys need TPMS sensors? Stock we don’t have them. All my recent Audis use the ABS sensor “magic” where it detects the rotation/circumference of the tire when one gets low.
Why did you guys need TPMS sensors? Stock we don’t have them. All my recent Audis use the ABS sensor “magic” where it detects the rotation/circumference of the tire when one gets low.
I believe the TPMS sensors were added after MY22. Agree that the old system is better however with TPMS you can check the tire pressures in the MMI
03-02-2023, 10:50 AM
