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Tight, but they fit!
There was approximately a 7mm gap between the weights and caliper in a couple spots. Plenty of room between the spokes and the caliper, I could stick my hand between them.
I already called around and can't get the Vredesteins in time for this winter, so I think we are going to get the Hakkapeliitta R3 SUV.
Got the Hakkas installed.
The smaller 18" rims look better than expected with the meatier tires, imo. I need to get new caps though...
We did not get enough snow yet to really test the tires, but so far this set-up feels great while driving around on our bumpy roads.
The speedometer is right-on when compared with the gps speed on our phones, the difference in diameter from our 255/40-21 summer set is minimal.
Summary:
Audi OEM rims, 8.5x18 ET29
235/60-18s, Hakkapeliitta R3 SUV.
No spacers.
Got the Hakkas installed.
The smaller 18" rims look better than expected with the meatier tires, imo. I need to get new caps though...
We did not get enough snow yet to really test the tires, but so far this set-up feels great while driving around on our bumpy roads.
The speedometer is right-on when compared with the gps speed on our phones, the difference in diameter from our 255/40-21 summer set is minimal.
Summary:
Audi OEM rims, 8.5x18 ET29
235/60-18s, Hakkapeliitta R3 SUV.
No spacers.
18” wheels come standard in South America due to sub par roads, they work pretty good on ice and snow as well, you won’t regret it!
BTW, did you delete your chrome trim? Or is it a factory option? It looks awesome!
Thank you iggy
I bought the car used, but based on what the seller told me it did come OEM with black optics. I love the look.
Originally Posted by uncleiggy
BTW, did you delete your chrome trim? Or is it a factory option? It looks awesome!
More pictures from the day I got it. These are the stock 21" rims with worn out/noisy Dunlops. I need to do a proper wash and do a decent "photo shoot"...
10-14-2018, 10:10 AM
