It's Tuesday, and I'm tiHREd! :)
 

Well, after much deliberation between many alternatives (and many hours spent on Wheel & Tire), I finally decided on a set that I had to have. They're 18x8 HRE 545's (ET 35) with charcoal metallic painted centers and polished rims. The tires are 235/40/18 Bridgestone S-02 Pole Positions.

I didn't think I'd be able to notice the effect of 18" wheels, but I've been very impressed w/ the responsiveness and turn in on corners (probably also the effect of lower profile tires, too). I really don't think they are any harsher feeling too. :)

I really like the look, and I'll love it even more once I get coilovers on.

All comments appreciated (except wheel gap comments!) ;-)

Thanks to Donnie(!) for taking some shots, and letting me borrow his digicam for the others. I took some more shots at night that I'll share sometime later.

(I have larger and higher resolution copies if anyone is interested.)

They came from above...
 

<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/AudiWorldPics/2000/leslie-lift-zoom-out.jpg"></center><p>See, Audi had lots more wheel gap to give us, but decided to cut that in half! ;-)

Close-up
 

<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/AudiWorldPics/2000/leslie-close-up-partial.jpg"></center><p>

My favorite shot. (soon to look like this)
 

<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/AudiWorldPics/2000/leslie-bridge-front-qtr-slammed-1.jpg"></center><p>Gotta thank Jee for the Photoshop coilovers on this one. :) No rubbing! (Stay away HIG boys!) ;-)

Leslie, you finally got the aluminum mirrors! Oh wait, upon looking closer, nope still body colored
 

Just kidding! Nice rims!

Profile shot (Oswego Lake)
 

<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/AudiWorldPics/2000/leslie-bridge-profile.jpg">

Off-set shot
 

<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/AudiWorldPics/2000/leslie-bridge-rear-quarter-badge.jpg"></center><p>

They look awsome...
 

are you relieved it's over? how long did it take? :)

Jason Charron
Vortrag Motorsports

Too close for comfort...
 

<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/AudiWorldPics/2000/leslie-council-crest-curb.jpg"></center><p>I'm probably going to have to see a therapist regarding an irrational fear of curbs and potholes. ;-)

Nice. Who's your photoshop-ho? :)