20 Inch wheels to 19 or 18s
#1
20 Inch wheels to 19 or 18s
Call me crazy but I want something that has less road noise then the scorpions, and a smoother ride (Yes I have adaptive chassis)
Anyone done the same? Trying to find a set of 19/18 inch wheels. Gonna put some Michelin's on it and run it
Anyone done the same? Trying to find a set of 19/18 inch wheels. Gonna put some Michelin's on it and run it
#2
AudiWorld Member
Yes. I just put 19s on mine for the winter. Mostly I was trying to find a cheaper solution for snow tires than the absurdly expensive 20” tires that fit the stock wheels. But I’m quite happy with the results with respect to ride quality. The car is a bit “splashy” in the corners now, though...
Here are a couple pics.
Mandrus “23” wheels in matte black. 19” by 8.5” wide, ET25.
Here are a couple pics.
Mandrus “23” wheels in matte black. 19” by 8.5” wide, ET25.
#3
Yes. I just put 19s on mine for the winter. Mostly I was trying to find a cheaper solution for snow tires than the absurdly expensive 20” tires that fit the stock wheels. But I’m quite happy with the results with respect to ride quality. The car is a bit “splashy” in the corners now, though...
Here are a couple pics.
Here are a couple pics.
#4
AudiWorld Member
I went with Michelin X-Ice XI-2 tires in 255/55R19. I ran Blizzaks on my A4 Avant for a couple years. They were good, but tire wear was high. Last year I ran X-Ice 3s on the Avant, and they seemed to wear better. I figured I’d try Michelins on the Q7...
Anything has to be better than the Goodyears in the snow, though.
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#9
That's why I opted 19" on my order. I tested 20" and it seems a bit harsh to me. 19" will come with RFTs as well so I feel that could somewhat compensate the cornering stability issue.
#10
AudiWorld Super User
FWIW if you go to 18's it opens up All Terrain options, which you can get with the 3 peak mountain and snowflake symbol.. basically all season snow tires that wont wear fast, real truck tires that will shrug off the worst winter potholes.. AFIK there are no all terrains in 19in