Hey Guys

Thanks to all of your help on the forums my A4 is finally fun to drive!
I was on vacation last week so dropped off the car at an AWE-tunning shop and got the following done:
1. GIAC ECU Chip
2. GIAC Auto Trans Chip
3. 710N Diverter Valve
4. K&N Air Filter


Now I really want to get some 18s and then maybe in a few months an exhuast.

I am WORRIED that if I get 18s I will be pissed again that the car is slowed down...etc...

I am aware 18s will be heavier then my current 15s but I want some advice. How much do RS4 18s weigh?

Basically I found this set of rims by AZA (staggered) which I really like but cannot find any info on the weight. Was going to call them tomorrow but wanted some basline to compare it to.

Here is the rim I like, give me some honest opinions or if someone is a photoshop pro and bored a snapshot on my ride would be greaty appreciated.

RIM in 18X8.5

Also I know a little about tires but not a whole lot. Looking to spend around 450 on tires for the set and was wondering if anyone knew which would be the best bang for the buck, I live in Chicago!!

TIRE SELECTION

THANKS A TON GUYS.....yall ROCK!!

 

Sorry
Tires seletcion, I am leaning towards the Kumho ECSTA Supra 712:

Nankang NS-2 - 400/set
Federal SS595 - 400/set
Kumho ECSTA Supra 712 - 450/set
Kumho ECSTA 711 - 400/set
Hankook Radial K106 - 404/set
Hankook Ventus HR II H405 - 460/set
Hankook Ventus HR II H405 -520/set

Toyo Proxes 4 - 544/set

 

Congrats ..
Why did you get the Audi auto if your other BMW's were manual ?

 

couple reasons,
1. I live in chicago and traffic was really GETTIN to me!
2. I felt I would compare my ride if it was manual to my 330i with the feel and get annoyed

BOTTOM LINE - ya I know and agree manual is the way to go! Just wanted a clean audi at a good price and this came up.
Besides now I can smoke, talk on the cell and drive no worries.....i know thats bad too...lol

 

dude - I would suggest you stay away from the 712 Ecsta Supras. They get very noisy after 10-15K miles.
I had them and hated them - though they did grab quite well in the dry and even better in wet.
I have been running the Falken Azenis St115's for the past 3 months and I like em a lot more than the 712's so far.

Don't let the auto-haters get to ya, man. With the tip chip you will be shifting faster than them.
Besides, its nice to be on the phone, eating a donut with coffee in hand while driving in traffic on your way to work...

 

hey
thanks brrman, I agree I had a set of falken azenis on my e36 in it and it stuck amazingly!!

Now the dilemma is I live in Chicago and plan to kind of try and get buy driving with my 18s in the snow, so a All performance would be my best bet?

Any suggestions for good ones not too expensive?

thanks
Q

 

I'd get the Avon all season tire... Can't remember what it's called. But to my knowledge, avon only makes 2 tires, a summer performancem, and an all season. Check them out, they are priced well, look like they came off a porsche, and have gotten great reviews.

www.tirerack.com might be one of the only places that sells them, though.

 

hey
thanks guys, I foud those on tirerack and good price, think I will go with them headshock.

Also, I wanted to get 245 for the rear and 225 for the front. Would that hurt the suspension or brakes etc.?

Again I have a stock 97 A4 1.8tq

thanks
Q

 

Avon's have gotten incredible reviews and so have the Fuzion ZRIs. I've had the Fuizion for 10,000 miles and I love them. Low road noise, even tread wear, and incredible traction.

 

Personally, im a favorite of sumitomo......5000 miles, like new tread left....