BlackAce

So, I may be in the minority here, but I really don't like the standard 19" wheels on the S3, when paired with a black car (mine will be Panther). I think they look OK on Sepang or Misano, but on a black car, they just stand out to me in all the wrong ways. I wanted mag ride, so for now, I'm stuck with them.

I do like the 19" wing design from the S-line A3 a lot. And those would fit perfectly, but is that weird to have the S-line wheels on an S3?

What other options are out there? I can find lots of 19x9.0 and 19x8.5, but I'm striking out on 19x8.0 OEM or replica options so far. I really like the S5 rotor design wheels, but again... stuck on size. They actually made a rotor for the A3 across the pond, and hartmann has reps, but they are 18x8.0. Sigh...

EDIT: Please see this post below for updated question on selecting a vendor to buy these from. Thanks!

flk

Here you go bud, all these wheels should fit perfectly without issue and are cheap (refinished):



19" x 8.5" +32 for Audi A5




19" x 8.5" +43 for Audi S4




19" x 8.5" +43 for Audi S4

arU4ic

I'm with you, I have the Daytona with the 19s and don't love them, the wing-fin wheels are simply, IMHO, the best of the offerings right now.

I say go for it… I might too actually one day… after some Photoshop or some else posts pics.

m3brad

That is the reason I ordered mine with the 18" wheels and all-seasons. Spring will be here before you know it and I'll be shoppin'!

BlackAce

Thanks! I like all of these. I always wanted peelers, but every time I buy a new Audi seems to be the year AoA decides to do something different. In this case, I'm really digging the first ones. Agressive yet beautiful.

Glad to hear I'm not the only one!

BlackAce

I'm looking to buy one of these options, but there are a tremendous number of vendors out there selling them, and I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed/nauseated by all the options and negative reviews on most of them (including allfactorywheels.com linked above). Furthermore, their return policies are CLEARLY intended to cover their own backsides, without any real consumer protection built in.

Have any of you purchased OEM (not reps) online before, and can you help me weed through the clutter and select a reputable vendor? I don't mind spending more for better quality, I'm just looking to avoid paying for brand new OEM wheels if possible.