New owner and new to Audi having just purchased an '09 A3 Cab. S-Line.
Ride on 18" with sports suspension too hard and am advised that 16" alloys with higher profile tyres will give me a softer ride. Can live with the looks of the smaller wheels as comfort more than image is a priority ( self and partner have back problems ).
Browsing Ebay etc shows plenty buyers 'claiming'' their early A3/A4 even A5 16" wheels will fit ALL cars as do the numerous websites selling new wheels & wheel/tyre packages. The cynic in me tells me they are only interested in making a sale. Audi want silly money for new set. I want to avoid the aftermarket suburban Halfords look. Will want to retain existing 18" when it comes to sell time.
Have tried checking out specification offset etc & assurances that wheels WILL fit but seem to have come to a dead end.
Your collective advice much appreciated.
Ride on 18" with sports suspension too hard and am advised that 16" alloys with higher profile tyres will give me a softer ride. Can live with the looks of the smaller wheels as comfort more than image is a priority ( self and partner have back problems ).
Browsing Ebay etc shows plenty buyers 'claiming'' their early A3/A4 even A5 16" wheels will fit ALL cars as do the numerous websites selling new wheels & wheel/tyre packages. The cynic in me tells me they are only interested in making a sale. Audi want silly money for new set. I want to avoid the aftermarket suburban Halfords look. Will want to retain existing 18" when it comes to sell time.
Have tried checking out specification offset etc & assurances that wheels WILL fit but seem to have come to a dead end.
Your collective advice much appreciated.