[s-cars] Wheels and Suspension

[jpb3]

Matt,
 There is no difference in the "rancho" effect with 17" wheels, it still
looks awful and maybe even more so b/c yor running as lower profile tire. I
live about 50 miles NW of DC but drive there frequently and do reccomend
that you go no larger than 17" b/c of the roads around there, you are sure
to bend a 18" at some point. I have the 17" Boleros which are a OEM wheel
and run 245/40 rubber on them.
 I have Eibach/Koni combo waiting to be fitted to the car sometime next week
I hope so I can provide pics of that set up soon. I made my spring/shock
decision based on the fact that I drive my S6 almost daily and use it for
work alot of the time. The Eibachs "may" provide a more compliant ride than
the H&R and do not drop the car quite as much from what I have heard hear on
this list and over at AW. I went with Koni's b/c there was a sweet GB on
them months ago and the adjustability factor, although once mounted the
adjustability isn't to adjustable. I am anxious to feel this set up but par
for the course when I get some "go-fast" parts for the Ur it decides that it
needs some OEM crap too.
 Hope this helps.
 john

 On 9/22/05, tony.curran at sympatico.ca <tony.curran at sympatico.ca> wrote:
>
> 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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