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Old 05-12-2021, 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Solo1111
How does the 18 inch rims work for the front? I also want to grab a set of 18" wheels for track days but I am worried about the brake rotors at the front being so massive (and not to mention that gigantic brake caliper also). Any info would be much appreciated.
The Neuspeed RSe10 wheels are designed to clear the very large 2019 Audi RS 3 8-pot front caliper as they also place wheel balance weights near the center of the wheel. I've been using Neuspeed wheels for 30 or so years on my different vehicles, heavily used in competion and they have been bullet-proof in my experience.
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Originally Posted by rodpaine
The Neuspeed RSe10 wheels are designed to clear the very large 2019 Audi RS 3 8-pot front caliper as they also place wheel balance weights near the center of the wheel. I've been using Neuspeed wheels for 30 or so years on my different vehicles, heavily used in competion and they have been bullet-proof in my experience.
Thank you so much for your prompt reply. As you can see, I am new to this forum. I have had my RS3 since they first launched in US and in fact mine was one of their first 250. It is an excellent car and I have been very happy with it even on the stock setup. Now that my warranty is almost over, this is why I am starting to explore my options to make it a bit more track-friendly.

One last question if I may, do you know if other Neuspeed wheels would work as well (e.g. RSe11R, RSe12)?


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Originally Posted by Solo1111
Thank you so much for your prompt reply. As you can see, I am new to this forum. I have had my RS3 since they first launched in US and in fact mine was one of their first 250. It is an excellent car and I have been very happy with it even on the stock setup. Now that my warranty is almost over, this is why I am starting to explore my options to make it a bit more track-friendly.

One last question if I may, do you know if other Neuspeed wheels would work as well (e.g. RSe11R, RSe12)?
Yes, I believe that these model RSe wheels will also work, but I would contact them directly and ask them. Indicate that you've been talking to me as they have me on file and can certainly give you an immediate answer. Great wheel products indeed and I am sure you will be very pleased with their performance and build quality. Let me know how you make out.
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Yeah pretty much any summer tire is going to be garbage in winter...

For winter I run 225/40 18 Nokian R3 on Neuspeed RSe10 18x8.5 wheels. Great winter tires.

Summer (just last weekend!) switch back to the stock staggered wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S, 255/30 19 in front and 235/35 19 in the back. They are so much better than the Pirellis.

Just passed 56,000 miles and no issues yet.
Nice I recently just ordered some Michelin Pilot 4s with the stock setup 255/30/19 front and 235/35/19 in the back, even though it's all wheel drive its still a front basis car so the size In the front should be bigger. The p zeros kept getting flat from all the potholes here so I can't wait to try these new ones.
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FINALLY Michelin Pilot sport all seasons are listed in 255-30-19,on their site, my wife will be super happy to drive her RS3 in the fall this year !!
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