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Robert (Rjklein4470)
Member
Username: Rjklein4470
Post Number: 310
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Friday, October 10, 2003 - 3:44 pm: | |
is there anybody who has first hand knowledge with 19" wheels. |
Ben Cannon (Artherd)
Intermediate Member
Username: Artherd
Post Number: 1049
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Friday, October 10, 2003 - 2:50 pm: | |
Suspension geometry on the CS is the same, however spring rates are 20% stiffer, and shocks may be re-valved.
With 19" wheels, you could one day fit CS brakes underneeth. (this is the real reason the CS went to 19". 18s would not clear the massive 15" rotors!)
18" will definately be MUCH more rugged on roads, though 19" won't be too darn bad. Don't go with 215/30/19 like the ricers that bend rims :D)
Best!
Ben. |
Morrie Richfield (Carnut)
Junior Member
Username: Carnut
Post Number: 101
Registered: 11-2002
| | Posted on Friday, October 10, 2003 - 12:56 pm: | |
My wheels are same size as stock. Yes the the CS has 19's but suspension setup is not the same as the 360. I'm not expert, do not claim to be, just going by what I've been told. |
Dan 360 (Dan360)
Junior Member
Username: Dan360
Post Number: 139
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Friday, October 10, 2003 - 12:40 pm: | |
CS has 19s... |
Robert (Rjklein4470)
Member
Username: Rjklein4470
Post Number: 309
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Friday, October 10, 2003 - 12:32 pm: | |
on the 18" what size wheels, did you get |
Morrie Richfield (Carnut)
Junior Member
Username: Carnut
Post Number: 100
Registered: 11-2002
| | Posted on Friday, October 10, 2003 - 11:49 am: | |
By the way, OZ makes the wheels for Hamann. |
Jim Schad (Jim_schad)
Intermediate Member
Username: Jim_schad
Post Number: 1943
Registered: 7-2002
| | Posted on Friday, October 10, 2003 - 11:47 am: | |
digitec is who the article in forza was on. |
Morrie Richfield (Carnut)
Junior Member
Username: Carnut
Post Number: 99
Registered: 11-2002
| | Posted on Friday, October 10, 2003 - 11:31 am: | |
Robert:
I have a set of OZ 18" in my wharehuse, they are going on my spider when it gets in next month. They look great, and the guys at OZ are great to work with. If you are not in a hurry, I will post pics when the car gets here.
I spoke with DigiTec they told me going to 19" without suspension changes will upset the balance on the car. |
Jim Muise (Writerguy)
New member
Username: Writerguy
Post Number: 43
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Friday, October 10, 2003 - 10:58 am: | |
My best friend went 19 on his S4
because of the thin sidewall the damn thing was very rough. Also he hit a pothole 100miles from nowhere in northern New Brunswick on a Long Weekend blowing out the tire and bending the rim. AWD does not like mismatched tires so he had to wait till he could get 4 steel with winter tires so he could drive the car.
the 19's Looked Soo Goood
But the 18's would look great too
Go 18 |
Jim Schad (Jim_schad)
Intermediate Member
Username: Jim_schad
Post Number: 1942
Registered: 7-2002
| | Posted on Friday, October 10, 2003 - 10:57 am: | |
I read an article in Forza on some suped up 360 and they said they agreed the 19's looked better, but they didn't do anything for performance.
I really like the Hamann 19's or HRE 19's. Haven't really seen many with aftermarket 18's. |
Paul Bianco (Paulie_b)
Member
Username: Paulie_b
Post Number: 983
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Friday, October 10, 2003 - 10:57 am: | |
I agree with James and have read on this subject before on FChat. |
James Glickenhaus (Napolis)
Advanced Member
Username: Napolis
Post Number: 2751
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Friday, October 10, 2003 - 10:52 am: | |
If you are going to drive this car on the street as opposed to trailer it to nite spots for static display I wouldn't go higher than 18". |
Robert (Rjklein4470)
Member
Username: Rjklein4470
Post Number: 308
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Friday, October 10, 2003 - 10:44 am: | |
I am shopping for new wheels, and on the fence about 18" or 19", wheels. I am leaning towards OZ any comments would be nice. |