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Old 07-08-2003, 09:53 AM
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<center><img src="http://amorphous.org/incoming/a4-tsw.jpg"></center><p>Its about time for new rubber on the a4, I'm toying with the idea of upgrading my wheels, too. The following is a picture of my car with 18" TSW Stings (slightly photoshopped on that rear wheel, as you can probably tell). That pic was right after my Eibach Pro-kit and Konis were installed, so the car has settled another .75" or so since.

Anybody have any opinions? I think it looks good, but I just cant completely decide if its worth the investment.

Butler Tire in Doraville, GA had mounted up the front wheel just for me to take a look after they did my suspension. How much is my ride going to change going from a 16" wheel to an 18"? I dont want it super-rough - would a 17" provide a better ride than an 18"? Would it look like it filled up the wheel well more? Thanks!
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Default I prefer 17's, but those are nice :)-

Nice wheel, but go with 17's the ride will be better and it won't be pushing "getto" in my humble O-pinion!
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Default I chose 17's for ride quality on my beautiful public roads

<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/40818/mornin.jpg"></center><p>and downtown existence. I have the exact suspension set up that you have.
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Default Re: I chose 17's for ride quality on my beautiful public roads

HEY GIBS,
WHAT KIND OF RIMS ARE THOSE?
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Default If you like those, check out the ABT-Z's from SPP, 18's are pictured here. They're pretty cheap....

<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/19204/abts_1.jpg"></center><p>for a wheel made by BBS, I love em.
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ronal r-38's
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your calipers look really sharp.
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Wow, where'd you get those? Those look great! I like them more than the Lola, methinks
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Default I assume gary at ronal might be able to help you out, I didn't use him though because he gets flamed

relentlessly and I didn't want to take the chance it was for good reason. I got the at wheel and tire zone in Mississauga, Ontario, with S-03's.
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Thanks, sold the car a while ago, now I'm running 993TT calipers, they're much better! 8^)


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