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Old 08-18-2014, 04:26 PM
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I would much rather go with 19" OEM S-line take off & etc. There should be a thread about what OEM Audi wheels fit on SQ5s :-)
I agree I would have picked these up if I was going the 19" way :

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Old 08-19-2014, 07:13 AM
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I like the look of 20" better, but will I lose a lot of winter performance from the 19"? Everything I read seems to say smaller tire size is better for winter? Just wondering how much better 19"'s would be over 20"s in the winter?
The diameter (19 vs 20) only affects the sidewall height of the tire and therefore the ride and handling characteristics. The width of the tire will affect traction and in moderate snow or slush, narrow will cut through better while wider floats on top.
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The diameter (19 vs 20) only affects the sidewall height of the tire and therefore the ride and handling characteristics. The width of the tire will affect traction and in moderate snow or slush, narrow will cut through better while wider floats on top.
So I am looking at 235/55/19 vs. 255/45/20....

So the 235/55/19 is going to be a much better winter tire? I only give up looks vs the 255/45/20?
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Originally Posted by Chuck2006
I agree I would have picked these up if I was going the 19" way :

Audi Q5 Audi Other 19x8 Factory Original Alloy Wheels Rims 58919 | eBay
Those would be my preferred option.

I am also wondering if we can fit 18"s on the SQ. The tires would be much cheaper and ride would be much better for our bad roads in Seattle winter.
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Have to find right rims, but yes...notice 18" spare in back to start
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Originally Posted by TTG
Those would be my preferred option.

I am also wondering if we can fit 18"s on the SQ. The tires would be much cheaper and ride would be much better for our bad roads in Seattle winter.
Dealer in Ontatio, Canada ran 18" setup without spacers I was told last yr..pkgs were about $2,000...replica rims with Pirelli Scorpion.
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I've got a quote for 18" RSSW model # AZZ857CG c/w Blizack winter tires....

what are you general thoughts on RSSW rims? any negatives?
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above setup quoted to me for $2140 installation and tax all in.
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You can get 18" BBS SRs from TireRack with 255/55R18 Continental ContiWinterContact TS830 for $1910 plus shipping after rebate. I'd rather have BBS's then what the dealer is offering you.
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Originally Posted by nickcdn
So I am looking at 235/55/19 vs. 255/45/20....

So the 235/55/19 is going to be a much better winter tire? I only give up looks vs the 255/45/20?
Well sort of...
235/55/19 vs 255/50/19
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235/50/20 vs 255/45/20

To maximize snow/slush abilities and decrease hydroplaning, go with 235s. To compromise and have improved dry and wet traction go with 255s.
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