SlimWhitman

I have been given ordering options by my dealer for the 2011 A5, and I noticed the option for the 19-inch Y-spoke wheels that does NOT require the Sports Suspension. The option is available for A5 Premium Plus. I really like the look of those Y-spoke wheels but would this size wheel be a problem in an A5 with no sports suspension? (I realize Audi likely wouldn't offer the option if there would be a serious problem, but I was wondering if this might effect ride quality, handling, etc.)

Omeletpants

19" wheels don't require sports suspension. But they will be the summer performance tires and ride firmer than the stock 18" all season tires

SlimWhitman

Does Audi not offer an all-season tire with the 19-inch wheels? What are the advantages of the summer performance tires? Is handling that much worse with the all-season tires? I live in the deep south so we almost never have snow to deal with so I could keep the summer tires year-round. I admit that I don't like the treadwear with the summer tires (I have high-performance Pirelli summer tires now on my TT and they have worn down pretty quickly.)

Omeletpants

The performance tires are going to wear down more quickly. As far as I know there is no 19" all season option. Typically, the dealer will trade them out at delivery with an upcharge. The 19" are going to ride rougher than the 18" tire