Help me pick rims- Need opinions:)

[peterek]

I'm looking for new 19" rims for my Black 09 CC

I'm completely lost so many options

so Im asking you what rims would you choose

Im planing to get them from here:
http://www.powerwheelspro.com/wholes...?Brand=AUDI/VW

and currently looking at:

[peterek]

and last one

[jspirate]

Nothin but sags!

[EC8CH]

That one ^

[pEAkfrEAk]

My 1st choice:


My 2nd choice:

[peterek]

I like pEAkfrEAk choices

too bad that A8 Replicas are not in 19" sizes

[pEAkfrEAk]

I like pEAkfrEAk choices

too bad that A8 Replicas are not in 19" sizes

Then I guess that you have to choose 20s

[peterek]

run rubber bands on 20" on Chicago's roads??? that would be painful

[pEAkfrEAk]

run rubber bands on 20" on Chicago's roads??? that would be painful

Ok 1:0 for you Then take my 2nd choice. They look pretty good on a CC

[booranshow]

VW R32 sport rims

[peterek]

Ok 1:0 for you Then take my 2nd choice. They look pretty good on a CC

yeah yours 2nd choice was my 1st before I saw those audi replicas

now i need to figure out all those numbers offset and that crap

[pEAkfrEAk]

yeah yours 2nd choice was my 1st before I saw those audi replicas

now i need to figure out all those numbers offset and that crap

The OEM wheels are 19x9 offset 52. Audi Part No: 4F0601025CH

[peterek]

The OEM wheels are 19x9 offset 52. Audi Part No: 4F0601025CH

I have those rims-


They are:
17" x 8", 5 Lug, 112mm Bolt Pattern, 41mm Offset

Audi Replicas: (info from the webiste that sells them
18 80 et45 pcd 5-112 CB 66.6- Not sure what CB means??????

so if mine are 41 offset and audi replicas are 45 that means they will stick out more right? do i need spacer?

Would 235/35/ 18 or 19 tires work and look good on this rim?

[xx4u2nvxx]

I like pEAkfrEAk choices

too bad that A8 Replicas are not in 19" sizes

I thought I've seen them in 19s bc initially, I had thought about getting these wheels in 19s.

[pkeelan]

go with the interlagos reps!!

[Toma23]

A8 reps do come in 19

[peterek]

A8 reps do come in 19

Do you know where i can get them from?


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I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=41.894824,-87.640639

[Bthasht]

Wheels please not rims. I vote these in 20" FTW:

[secondletter23]

19s:
http://www.oemwheelsplus.com/audi/19-wheels.html
or
http://www.finishlinewheels.com/specials/14,AUDI/

One of my top choices too!

Just scroll down the pages.

[peterek]

19s:
http://www.oemwheelsplus.com/audi/19-wheels.html
or
http://www.finishlinewheels.com/specials/14,AUDI/

One of my top choices too!

Just scroll down the pages.

You just made me even more confused

[InvertedB]

19" Interlagos reps, but half that is because it's what I want to do and your car is pretty much exactly what I want mine to look like in 6 months.

[romney]

These are next



Viel Spaß!

[InvertedB]

These are next

Viel Spaß!

Those are the other ones I can't decide on. I love them on DOQ fastlane's car, but not sold on them on black cars.

[pEAkfrEAk]

I have those rims-


They are:
17" x 8", 5 Lug, 112mm Bolt Pattern, 41mm Offset

Audi Replicas: (info from the webiste that sells them
18 80 et45 pcd 5-112 CB 66.6- Not sure what CB means??????

so if mine are 41 offset and audi replicas are 45 that means they will stick out more right? do i need spacer?

Would 235/35/ 18 or 19 tires work and look good on this rim?

CB = center bore

Newer Audi do have a CB of 66,6mm but you need 57,1mm. So you need an adapter to install those rims.

A 8" rim doesn't look good with a 235-35-19 tire IMHO.I like the stretch look

The easiest way is you install these with 235/35-19 tires

[dmcdayton]

I got 18" Interlagos wheels standard on my 2012 Lux Ltd. I was hell bent to put 19" RS4 Audi replicas on like someone else's car here on the forum. However, the first week I had the car here in OHio, I hit a couple of pot holes, got a feel for the 18"s...and there's no way I could ponder going with 19"s unless I was using it as a summer evening cruiser...which I'm not.

If you're into suspension lowering and/or going beyond 18" wheels...prepare for a jarring ride and potential for busted rims if you are anywhere in the snow belt.

...and coincidently, I get as many compliments on the Interlagos rims as I do on the car. I've had several car guys ask what kind of custom rims they are....so bonus to VW for that.

[peterek]

I got 18" Interlagos wheels standard on my 2012 Lux Ltd. I was hell bent to put 19" RS4 Audi replicas on like someone else's car here on the forum. However, the first week I had the car here in OHio, I hit a couple of pot holes, got a feel for the 18"s...and there's no way I could ponder going with 19"s unless I was using it as a summer evening cruiser...which I'm not.

If you're into suspension lowering and/or going beyond 18" wheels...prepare for a jarring ride and potential for busted rims if you are anywhere in the snow belt.

...and coincidently, I get as many compliments on the Interlagos rims as I do on the car. I've had several car guys ask what kind of custom rims they are....so bonus to VW for that.

Interesting.....

i was thinking about getting eibach springs to lower my car, so you saying that 18" is safer choice? and better quality ride?

What tire size would you recommend?

[dmcdayton]

I've bottomed out, slightly, on 2 different speed bumps in my area. While I think the Drivers Gear springs (discussed on various threads) offer slight improvement in the tilt of the car, going with others with intent to lower...well, proceed at your own risk, car is pretty low compared to most companies vehicles.

I find my stock CC with 18"s to be firm in the corners and adept at cruising normal Ohio streets with the occasional pothole, rough patch, etc. The bigger the rim, the smaller the sidewall will be on the tire and the less cushion your wheels will have, so rougher/firmer the ride. My friend put cool summer 19"s on his BMW and cracked a rim on a pothole within first 3 months.

I was between CC, A4 and BMW 3 Series...I love the 3's handling...but the CC gets me in the ballpark handling wise of the 3 without the rough/firm ride. Ride comfort for handling was not a tradeoff I wanted.

The lowered suspension and bigger rims look awesome though, you just need to decide what tradeoffs you want to make. For me, VW found the sweet spot with what came stock.

[peterek]

I've bottomed out, slightly, on 2 different speed bumps in my area. While I think the Drivers Gear springs (discussed on various threads) offer slight improvement in the tilt of the car, going with others with intent to lower...well, proceed at your own risk, car is pretty low compared to most companies vehicles.

I find my stock CC with 18"s to be firm in the corners and adept at cruising normal Ohio streets with the occasional pothole, rough patch, etc. The bigger the rim, the smaller the sidewall will be on the tire and the less cushion your wheels will have, so rougher/firmer the ride. My friend put cool summer 19"s on his BMW and cracked a rim on a pothole within first 3 months.

I was between CC, A4 and BMW 3 Series...I love the 3's handling...but the CC gets me in the ballpark handling wise of the 3 without the rough/firm ride. Ride comfort for handling was not a tradeoff I wanted.

The lowered suspension and bigger rims look awesome though, you just need to decide what tradeoffs you want to make. For me, VW found the sweet spot with what came stock.

What Tires are you running on 18"s? I just dont like the big gap between fender and the wheel and the huge tire on 17s...

but also i dont want to deal with bent rims and harsh ride ....


Very helpful thread i must say

[peterek]

So the question now is 19" for looks or 18" for comfort and peace of mind(potholes)????

Help!

[dmcdayton]

My stock CC Lux Ltd came with 18" Interlagos and Continental Tires. I agree, I think 17s would be too conservative. Post back pictures of what you decide. Have fun.

[snobrdrdan]

19's look better, but 18's are a good compromise if you live in rough (road) conditions.
Especially if you're looking at (cheap) replica wheels....they're not exactly going to be the best quality wheels. You get what you pay for

17's are too small

[Frisco_CC]

Here are the 19 inch Scirocco rim installed with 245/35/19 tires and stock ride height. They fill wells pretty well. It might be a good start.

[peterek]

Here are the 19 inch Scirocco rim installed with 245/35/19 tires and stock ride height. They fill wells pretty well. It might be a good start.

I love it!!!!!!!

so it is on stock suspension? no rubbing or anything? how is the quality of the ride?

What tires are you running?

man It looks sweet. I rather go from 17 to 19 than from 17 to 18 , dont want to spend money for 1 inch difference


And im sure 19 inch rims even on stock suspension would look great with gold coast body kit ( it makes the car look lower)

[Frisco_CC]

No rubbing at all. Everyone thinks it is lowered, but the wheels and tires simply fill the wells to the max. Haven't had an issue yet with over 16K on them. I would pop the wheels and tires on and then see if you need to lower and by how much.

It rides a bit firmer than before but that is solely due to the sidewall being shorter.

The tire is an Achilles ATR Sport . @ about $150 each plus $700 for the rims it got the look done on a budget. I do plan to upgrade the tires to something better but only after these wear out. That allows time for a Porsche big brake upgrade with either drilled or slotted rotors.

I too am thinking of the gold coast add ons as well. I think that it would lock it down even more visually.

[snobrdrdan]

Here are the 19 inch Scirocco rim installed with 245/35/19 tires and stock ride height. They fill wells pretty well. It might be a good start.

Those are replicas or OEM?