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Those running 18" M3's what PSI are you using?

Old 12-02-2006, 11:55 AM
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Default Those running 18" M3's what PSI are you using?

Just recieved from wheels/tires from Tire Rack and want to get them set.
Old 12-02-2006, 12:00 PM
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Default Re: can you post some pics

I am looking to get some myself. Speaking from experience, I would use 35-36 PSI on those.
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Default Thx - yes I can post some pics in a little bit

... they are on a Sprint Blue.
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Re: I have a sprint blue myself -
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well in that case, they should be 34.8 psi.
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thx bob - i wondered why 36 made the ride so harsh, 34.8 fixed it
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Default Re: I have a sprint blue myself -ditto

ditto that, post some pics, by far the best color for the RS4! (esp in the snow!) ...BTW any of the other Sprint blue'ers also U of M fans? ...ranked 3, but will be 2nd in the BCS tonight!
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Default Some pictures + observations

I was pretty concerned that the wheels would look too small, or be too inset in the wheel arches so I spent a bunch of time exploring OEM options.

In the end I decided to go with the tire rack package and am very pleased I did. The wheels look great on, they fit the car well (although it looks a little too much like an old-school S4 from certain angles) and are inset enough that crap from the road should hit the inside of the wheel arch instead of the side of the car.

The 18x7.5 hasn't compromised the ride too much and for around the city it actually feels smoother than the 19x9 stock.

Haven't had a chance to try the snow yet, but that will coming in the next couple of days.

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Looks reasonably nice for a snow wheel. What size tire?
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Default Re: Some pictures + observations

I think it looks good as a clean winter set up. Of course the ride will actually feel a little better, you have more sidewall!

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