Saloon R8 wheels on RS3 fits perfectly

[Macintosh88]

Since I bought the RS3 saloon I have been a bit hesitant about the blade design wheel. They were ok but a little flat in design and some angles looked a bit boring, not so RS...

So I checked on alternative wheels and found BBS CH-R. But unfortunately, the wheel dealer did not have any on stock and all dealer I ask says ET32 fits perfect. I think it' will stand out to much. So I started looking at the Audi OEM rims again and I saw that the R8 front wheel have 8.5x19" and ET42.

But it was not easy to find four front wheels. Would really have silver/anthracite gray but it was hard to find. But then I found silver/chrome which fits Ara blue very well I think.

As you can see, the design is very similar to RS6 design. They are forged wheel and weigh only 10 kg. The original RS3 wheel weighs approximately 12 kg. Spokes are more straight in profile and thinner than RS3 wheel. So I have good margin for caliper. about 2 centimeters.

No rubbing either front or rear wheel

 

[neg]

Look nice. Not easy finding 4 front R8 wheels like you say.

They are the same 'twin spoke design on the RS6 and also the Q7

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[D0C]

Dare I ask how much four R8 forged alloys cost?!

 

[Nigel Purvis]

The multispoke ones from the R8 v10 plus look fabulous on the RS3 as well...

20s though..

 

[KKOG]

Looks great

 

[daytonamart]

Wow! rarely do I see non oem wheels that look good,

These do!

 

[Spaceman_RS3]

The multispoke ones from the R8 v10 plus look fabulous on the RS3 as well...

20s though..

Colour is the rs3 anyone?

 

[Macintosh88]

Thanks everyone

Look nice. Not easy finding 4 front R8 wheels like you say.

They are the same 'twin spoke design on the RS6 and also the Q7

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Indeed it was not easy to find, but luckily I found a seller from Germany eBay.
As I wrote, it´s very similar to RS6 twinspoke, but it´s all about the detail

from the front, it looks identical but looking from sideways, you see the difference. The spokes are much thinner and you see that at the end is more straight end. While the RS6 wheel has a thicker and rounded finish. See the photo, easier than describe in text.

Dare I ask how much four R8 forged alloys cost?!

I paid €14500 with shipping, I think it's ok price, they are used but in great condition. just a few minor tiny scratch on the chrome. No kurb.

The multispoke ones from the R8 v10 plus look fabulous on the RS3 as well...
20s though..

Yeah I have seen the photo before, They also have four front wheels on it. It look really nice. maybe little to dumpy on daily drive.
More photos and article about the setup you can find here: https://audiclubna.org/tequila-sunrise-hrs-audi-exclusive-rs-3-sedan/

 

[Macintosh88]

Colour is the rs3 anyone?

According to the page it´s Audi exclusive Orange Pearl Effect V3

 

[lee_fr200]

According to the page it´s Audi exclusive Orange Pearl Effect V3

Glad you replied cos I was going to ask the same question.

 

[Arcam]

Thanks everyone



Indeed it was not easy to find, but luckily I found a seller from Germany eBay.
As I wrote, it´s very similar to RS6 twinspoke, but it´s all about the detail

from the front, it looks identical but looking from sideways, you see the difference. The spokes are much thinner and you see that at the end is more straight end. While the RS6 wheel has a thicker and rounded finish. See the photo, easier than describe in text.

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I paid €14500 with shipping, I think it's ok price, they are used but in great condition. just a few minor tiny scratch on the chrome. No kurb.


Yeah I have seen the photo before, They also have four front wheels on it. It look really nice. maybe little to dumpy on daily drive.
More photos and article about the setup you can find here: https://audiclubna.org/tequila-sunrise-hrs-audi-exclusive-rs-3-sedan/

Did you really mean 14500 Euros?

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[teslaboy]

Did you really mean 14500 Euros?

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Yeah you sure it wasn't 1450 euro !!!?

 

[Macintosh88]

Yeah you sure it wasn't 1450 euro !!!?

Oops haha, yes I mean €1450, one zero to much

 

[Phil3]

Oops haha, yes I mean €1450, one zero to much

Nearly fell off my chair reading €14,500

 

[D0C]

Was just reading this thinking "are you mad, 14,500 euros?".

1,450 euros however is a great price!

 

[Macintosh88]

Was just reading this thinking "are you mad, 14,500 euros?".

1,450 euros however is a great price!

Haha Yeah a little to much money for wheels I can't edit my comments so everyone gonna be shocked when they read the first time

 

[Leo-RS]

RS6 versions only come in 21" also.

Will 8.5J 255's not fit on the rears of the 8V?

 

[billymc92]

I’ve just got these

 

[D0C]

I’ve just got these

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They look very nice.

 

[Jonny B]

I’ve just got these

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They look good what’s the size ?


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[Macintosh88]

RS6 versions only come in 21" also.
Will 8.5J 255's not fit on the rears of the 8V?

Not sure if the saloon will fitt 255 on the rear. But have read Sportback it won't.

I’ve just got these
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They look really nice billymc92

 

[Deep penetrator]

Look great

 

[billymc92]

They look good what’s the size ?


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19 x 8.5 ET 42 with 5mm spacers

 

[jimojameso]

19 x 8.5 ET 42 with 5mm spacers

Why you running spacers? You can buy those wheels in at ET37 offset which means you wouldn't need them? Great wheels though!

 

[billymc92]

Why you running spacers? You can buy those wheels in at ET37 offset which means you wouldn't need them? Great wheels though!

That’s all they offered me, maybe all they had in stock

 

[Callum66]

That’s all they offered me, maybe all they had in stock

That's odd as I called Ispiri in Ireland yesterday and they recommended 37mm for the FL and said that they had a batch of wheels made specifically for the RS3 in that offset. To be fair, I was asking about the FFR1 rather than the FFR1D. I'm not keen on changing the front track width by 32mm without knowing the effect on tyre rubbing & handling so I held off ordering.

 

[jimojameso]

I have ET37s on the PFL and its fine on the back but very close on the front if you run a tyre with a bigger shoulder like the MP4S. I'm on H&R's

 

[billymc92]

Just a heads up for you boys ET42 with 5mm spacers (ET37) does not fit on a 2018 sportback but does fit on 2017 model so something has changed.

This was confirmed by Ispiri and rimstyle where I ordered from.

 

[BottomFeeder]

F*CK!

 

[Macintosh88]

Ouch...
Theoretically, ET37 should not be a problem but all wheel design/spokes are designed differently... are surprised they did not see it when mounted on. I mean... It's not a little scratched... it's huge

 

[jimojameso]

Just a heads up for you boys ET42 with 5mm spacers (ET37) does not fit on a 2018 sportback but does fit on 2017 model so something has changed.

This was confirmed by Ispiri and rimstyle where I ordered from.

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Ouch that looks painful

 

[T-800]

The difference between the FFR1 and FFR1D is quite noticable when you look at them from an angle



Look at how the centre on the FFR1D is that little bit wider and the rear of the spokes have a thicker section as they come out from the middle