mhoran89

Hello there. I currently have a 2014 A5 on the stock 18" wheels with 245/40/18.
I happen to have a left over pair of Vertini RF1.1 20x10.5 ET 30 (Center Bore: 66.5 mm) wheels from my prior car (D4 A8L 4.0T). I am considering running them on my A5.

I have been doing some reading and some folks seem to like to stretch a 275/30/20 on a 10.5" wheel. I am not sure if that is the correct size for an A5. But is 285 too wide?

I know plenty of folks have crammed tons of meat under their A5s, so I am asking for help. Will the Vertini wheels I have fit? If so, will they require a centering ring?
And what would be the recommended tire size to run? 275/30/20? Will that fit without rubbing? Please note suspension is 100% stock and no plans of lowering at the moment.

Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

mhoran89

Guess this is not a common fitment option on these vehicles?

mhoran89

mhoran89

Well I got them mounted up.
Tire shop mentioned it was close on the rears with the inside fender liner... but all good on destroyed Boston roads so far. No rubbing.

20 x 10.5" ET 30 wrapped in 275/30/20 Hankook Ventus V12 rubber.

I am wondering if anyone has run spacers to help fill out the rear wheel wells and get the fitment more flush with the fenders.
Seems like a 5-10mm spacer would do wonders. Has anyone run something like this? Thanks.

Eric@BDWheels

You can run a small spacer in the rear to give the wheels the flush look. Looks like 5mm would do the trick.

mhoran89

And from what I have been reading go with longer lug bolts to compliment the spacer... I would assume I have conical bolts?

Eric@BDWheels

Yea, you're going to want to see if you're current bots are long enough to handle and extended wheel. I had the same issue with my car. Fitment needed to be a 5mm wider and realized my bolts were to short to support the extra width. Also side note, make sure of you get extended bolts they match up with the stocks. Acorn seat vs Ball seat.

mhoran89

Guys I got these mounted last season but got them fixed and powder coated kingsport gray from prismatic powders. Looks great, I will get pics up shortly.

I have a new question, I know I am pushing the limits of the within +/- 3% of spec. But would a 285/30/20 work on 20x10.5" ET30 on stock suspension 2014 A5 convertible?
My tires are nearly done after a season and a half and looking to get a little more cushion and not "stretch" the tire so much next time. It's hard since 275 is not spec'd to fit on a 10.5" wheel with the size I was running and most shops don't want to take the liability of mounting that...

Was looking at Conti - https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...omCompare1=yes
Hankook which I am running in different size now - https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...omCompare1=yes
And the Firestone which I know folks love - https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...romSurvey=true

Thanks in advance and hope everyone is staying safe!

mhoran89

Check them out!

scott_0

looks pretty nice. but really needs lowered for the full effect.........