Pearly

Did you notice a difference going with a heavier rim....assuming you had the OEM 5 spokes before. Does the extra weight really have a noticable impact in terms of power loss.

TIA

I'm about to pull the trigger on a set....I just hope I dont regret it

audaciousTT

and went with the RS4 19's..A little heavier steering input..But I don't think it is a weight issue...Had them both side by side and used my manual scale..(Me picking them up)and could not tell any difference..In fact, the 19's FELT a little lighter..Too close to tell. I think you would enjoy the 18's

S4iscool

yes you can feel the difference, not only inacceleration, but turn in, steering

Pearly

Would you recommend against them?

S4iscool

no if your a weight junkie, then dont get them, you will notice the difference over the 5 spoke forged.

Pearly

I guess I'll give it some more thought.

Thanks for your input

S4iscool

dont let it take you away from the great looks it will add to your car. Make up the extra weight with some light tires...Pzero neros, T1s, etc

YosemyTT

I was expecting the car to feel different but was surprised now little the difference was. I actually prefer the handling of the wider tire (235 vs 225) and the new tires are lighter than the old ones. Tire weight is often overlooked so check that out also and factor it into the equation. My new wheels are 5lbs heavier than the 5 spokers but the combined wheel/tire weight was only 1lb more. Newer tires are ContiSportContact2 and old tires were Kumho Ecsta 712's.

I would do it again in a second. No regrets.

Pearly

Thanks Mark...that really helps.

YosemyTT

They look GREAT! Let's face it, our cars are great looking but not the fastest out there. It is the same for these wheels - they look great but not the choice for you if you only care about speed. If this was going to be a track only car for me I would get some 15lbs wheels and slick tires. Enjoy the wheels you have or the ones you're going to buy for the right reasons, IMHO of course :-)