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Old 03-08-2019, 01:43 PM
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My SQ5 is in for service and I'm riding around in a loaner '19 A7 Sport Line. Nice ride but the biggest thing I noticed on the A7 were the COOL 21" rims on 255/35 Pirelli P Zeros. Tires look a bit squatter than my stock 21" 255/40's and the slight dish of the rim adds a bit of flair. Lusting over the wheels and am thinking of maybe upgrading on my SQ5 in the near future.

For you folks that changed out rims, any downsides that would affect the odometer/TMP or other suspension related sensors that seem to be so integrated and specific
in the Audi world? Thanks


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In Germany, they are €1160, each. Likely they will cost at least US $1200 from a dealer or other Audi parts supplier in the US. And that price is without tyres. Which might dampen your enthusiasm?

They have an ET30 offset, which is further out than the RSQ5 21" wheels (ET34), but I don't think it would cause a big problem. Using them with a 255/35 tyre rather than the correct 255/40 isn't going to do you any favours. Odometer out, speedo out, scrub radius out, ride quality deterioration. That alone is not a good idea. If you want more wheel, less sidewall, and don't want to mess up the geometry, you would need a 22" wheel with a 35% sidewall ratio.
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Ouch$$ And possible compatibility issues make it less an option for me. Thanks
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Looks great
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