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Old 10-02-2018, 06:24 AM
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...in ND and can't seem to find any wheels/tires for snow for my 2018 RS5. Anyone here done that yet this fall? Tire Rack is no help as they claim they have not had a chance to "measure" a new RS5. Had a winter wheel/tire combo for my '13 RS5 that fit my '18 S5, but tried one wheel last Saturday and too tight on this model. Bigger disc and bigger calipers. I prefer not to put snow tires on the stock wheels and Audi wants a fortune for new stock wheels.
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I would imagine VMR wheels might be a good direction, you'll probably have to get 19's and just get the lowest offset they have - you still might need a 10-15mm spacer after that.
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Audi Canada shows a package with what looks to be the OEM 10 spoke 19" wheel and 235/40 R19 Sottozero 2s.
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Sure, Audi USA has factory originals plus tires for $4200. Kinda pricey! I'm thinking half that would be a more friendly price.
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Originally Posted by mhblaw
Sure, Audi USA has factory originals plus tires for $4200. Kinda pricey! I'm thinking half that would be a more friendly price.
I got my 18" set with Sottozero 3s for $2550 Canadian. It really wasn't worth shopping around.
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Originally Posted by mhblaw
Sure, Audi USA has factory originals plus tires for $4200. Kinda pricey! I'm thinking half that would be a more friendly price.
have you tried searching these forums for an RS5 owner to sell their OEM wheels? Many guys have aftermarket and live in a warm climate have no need for them.
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Originally Posted by NoMoreBMWs
I got my 18" set with Sottozero 3s for $2550 Canadian. It really wasn't worth shopping around.
For a B9 RS5? and from an Audi dealer? with Audi wheels? That would be a good price.
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I got my 18" set with Sottozero 3s for $2550 Canadian. It really wasn't worth shopping around.
Sorry, missed that you have an S5. I had a set of winter wheels/tires for my '13 RS5 that fit an '18 S5 just fine. Tried a wheel on the B9 RS5 and no go, bigger disc and bigger calipers than the S5.
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Just put the tires on your stock wheels. No fitment issues.
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Originally Posted by mhblaw
Sorry, missed that you have an S5. I had a set of winter wheels/tires for my '13 RS5 that fit an '18 S5 just fine. Tried a wheel on the B9 RS5 and no go, bigger disc and bigger calipers than the S5.
I was just wondering what Audi wanted. Ouch!


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