19x8 et30 on 2.8 quattro avant
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I want to fill out the wells. I cannot stand my 16" stocks. They make the car body look huge in comparison. I do worry that the 19s will make it look "dubbed" which i dont want but i do want to make the wheels look more appropriate in ratio to the size of the car and fill out the wells. Any better advice?
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19" wheels will probably not help you. The smaller sidewall will have the visual effect of making the gap between the tire and the fender opening ("a/k/a gapina") even larger than before. If you are looking to "fill" the wheel wells more with tire, you also run the risk of being out of tolerance for odometer accuracy.
17" wheels are the "best" compromise between looks and functionality/practicality. It still gives you enough sidewall for protection from road hazards, give you a comfortable ride. 18" looks the best, but you sacrifice some ride quality, and the price of rubber jumps quite a bit from 17" tires. 19" will just be bone-jarring.
The other thing to consider is lowering the car if you hate the gapina, but then you are looking at some $$, plus some harsher ride quality.
Here are a couple of picutres to illustrate...
Stock A6 non-sport ride height with stock 16" wheels:
Same car and suspension with 18" wheels (and same outer diameter tires):
The gap between the tires and the fender opening are the same, but the 18" wheels, the car looks even more jacked up!!!
17" wheels are the "best" compromise between looks and functionality/practicality. It still gives you enough sidewall for protection from road hazards, give you a comfortable ride. 18" looks the best, but you sacrifice some ride quality, and the price of rubber jumps quite a bit from 17" tires. 19" will just be bone-jarring.
The other thing to consider is lowering the car if you hate the gapina, but then you are looking at some $$, plus some harsher ride quality.
Here are a couple of picutres to illustrate...
Stock A6 non-sport ride height with stock 16" wheels:
Same car and suspension with 18" wheels (and same outer diameter tires):
The gap between the tires and the fender opening are the same, but the 18" wheels, the car looks even more jacked up!!!
Last edited by Boston Driver; Apr 30, 2009 at 09:12 AM. Reason: added pictures
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