18" to 19" pros and cons

[R222cet]

So I've had my s3 8p a couple of months now and I really want to change the wheels. Looking like oz ultralaggera but unsure what size to go for. I understand that big heavy wheels make everything worse but these lightweight ones should be okay ? What else is there to think about, also I'd like to lower the car at some point but only some H&R springs so 25mm would I have ang rubbing ? Thanks in advance

 

[MICHAEL PARKER]

I have 19" OZ alloys on my car , not noticed and difference in handling what so ever tbh .

 

[piehole1983]

I went from 17" to 19". It's a little bit more harsh on rough roads but nothing to put me off. I'm using 235/35/19 tyres.

 

[Rideen]

Pros: Car will look better
Cons: Suspension parts will wear out quicker IMO

 

[R222cet]

Even if it's a light wheel which it will be ?

 

[S3Alex]

About to go from 18 x 9 TD 1.2s with 245 x 40 R888Rs,to these.....



That's a 20" MB designs rim,with 235 x 35 tyres....the geometry on my previous rims was causing handling issues.....

 

[audismart]

Dont bother with 25mm H&R springs, go with Eibach sportline, 45/50 front and 35/40 rear.
I fitted 30mm eibach pro to start and the ride was more comfortable with better handling, but like most, I wasn't happy with the front rake, the sportlines are a little firmer but the handling is spot on, but I am running bilstein B8 dampers with them which is the perfect combo, they call it the Bilstein B12 kit.
Your ride will be firmer with 19s due to having to run a 35mm sidewall, all depends on what sort of comfort your looking for.
If you want to buy a cheap set of Eibach pro springs let me know as I have a set that I will be selling sooner rather than later.

 

[S3_Mat]

About to go from 18 x 9 TD 1.2s with 245 x 40 R888Rs,to these.....



That's a 20" MB designs rim,with 235 x 35 tyres....the geometry on my previous rims was causing handling issues.....

Whats the rim width and offset on those Alex - and are you still using adjustable top mounts with the bilsteins to cram it in the arch?

 

[S3Alex]

Whats the rim width and offset on those Alex - and are you still using adjustable top mounts with the bilsteins to cram it in the arch?

I have to ask!