[s-cars] Wheels and Suspension

[tony.curran@sympatico.ca]

Matt,

I'd suspect bigger wheels would look kind of goofy with stock suspension due to the large gap between tire and fender.

I have the Bilstein/Eibach combo and the drop (20mm all round) still leaves a small gap between top of tire and bottom lip of fender so a 17 or 18 looks nice without having that "slammed" appearance.

I use stock wheels.

Tony
96 S6

> 
> From: Matt Molyneux <mmolyneux at gmail.com>
> Date: 2005/09/21 Wed PM 10:25:13 EST
> To: s-car-list <s-car-list at audifans.com>
> Subject: [s-cars] Wheels and Suspension
> 
> As I alluded to with the 18" Speedline Avus question, I'm at the point now
> where a wheel upgrade is starting to look like the next investment. I'm
> running stock 16s as well as stock shocks and springs and am wondering what
> the next logical step would be. I guess for the purpose of saving money, I'd
> like to keep the suspension stock if possible, but am recently concerned by
> how everything would look and drive with 17 or 18 inch wheels and lower pro
> tires. Since I live in DC, I'm leaning towards 17s rather than 18s because
> of the roads as well as the costs. So heres my question: Do these cars look
> all awkward and rancho with bigger wheels and stock suspension height, and
> if I go with 17x8 wheels (BBS RX 201), what is the best tire size (asuming I
> stay with stock suspension if it is at all acceptable)?
> 
> Now assuming that I really ought to lower the suspension, what is the most
> cost efficient route? If I had to, I would like to go with Eibach springs
> and Bilstein shocks, but what's the best combo? Lastly, is the suspension
> job a difficult DIY? I know it would take at least one special tool (to
> compress the springs), but you can rent one can't you?
> 
> I'd appreciate any sage advice, and as I have a feeling this question has
> been asked many times before, if there is a FAQ or guide somewhere I'd love
> to know where it is. Thanks.
> 
> Matt Molyneux
> 95 S6
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