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911 991 TTS, Audi RS6 C7 Performance Edition, AMG GTS
Originally Posted by auditoamg
DragonRR: I'm not lowering, but suggestions for spacers on the 19/20s for flush look???
I ordered 10mm rear 12mm front as per Sanch's suggestion and as per recommendation from the shop I'm using. I will post pics as soon as I get it done which should be Monday. They have all the parts now but I couldn't make it in today.
I went on AMG Basic Training (UK) today which was brilliant and I would recommend it to anyone. I also put my son (18) on the half day experience which he thought was awesome. Anyway... back to the point. I happen to mention about spacers to the trainer who really was a genuine Mercedes racing driver (no not Lewis or Nico). He didn't say don't do it (although it was obvious he didn't really approve) but he did very strongly suggest I get the car's geometry checked and altered after fitting. I talked to the shop and they said it really wasn't worth fiddling with the geometry with such small spacers..
I ordered 10mm rear 12mm front as per Sanch's suggestion and as per recommendation from the shop I'm using. I will post pics as soon as I get it done which should be Monday. They have all the parts now but I couldn't make it in today.
I went on AMG Basic Training (UK) today which was brilliant and I would recommend it to anyone. I also put my son (18) on the half day experience which he thought was awesome. Anyway... back to the point. I happen to mention about spacers to the trainer who really was a genuine Mercedes racing driver (no not Lewis or Nico). He didn't say don't do it (although it was obvious he didn't really approve) but he did very strongly suggest I get the car's geometry checked and altered after fitting. I talked to the shop and they said it really wasn't worth fiddling with the geometry with such small spacers..
Hmmm.
I love the AMG drive days here in oz too. The drives really teach you what you need driving a car like this... And testing it on their car helps too lol
DRAGON - I think there are a lot of people waiting on your car with the spacers as you're not lowering it. I think 12/10mm will work a treat!
I'll tell you what I'm happy I did the spacers it's made the car even fatter than before and the slight drop (for me) has finished off the look
Now I'm thinking I should forego the spacers and just good really wide tires... I've heard that's another option...
its also another good option ! i think i'm going for it but still didnt make up my mind. there's another thread "increasing tire size", one of the guys has 295s on the rear stock wheel and it looks stunning !
But that vehicle is lowered and had spacers, I believe... What I would like to do is neither of those. Just go as wide add I can on tires. This way, all vehicle systems remain functional and the dealer can't give me crap....
295s in front with 305s in the back on that coupe with 19/20s?. Will that work?
But that vehicle is lowered and had spacers, I believe... What I would like to do is neither of those. Just go as wide add I can on tires. This way, all vehicle systems remain functional and the dealer can't give me crap....
295s in front with 305s in the back on that coupe with 19/20s?. Will that work?
I don't know. but what's for sure is that the fitment you mentioned cant be done on the sedan (standard wheels)
You think 285s then???
What about type of tire?
Anyone think about Michelin pilot A/S 3s?
275 front is largest recommended for a 9 inch rim and rear can take a 305 on the 10.5 inch
anything over pulls the bead in too much and is not the best choice.
You have snow? if so I have used the Michelin pilot A/S and they are good in my opinion.
275 front is largest recommended for a 9 inch rim and rear can take a 305 on the 10.5 inch
anything over pulls the bead in too much and is not the best choice.
You have snow? if so I have used the Michelin pilot A/S and they are good in my opinion.
Thank you guys!!!
So if I go 275 on the front as both you guys recommend, Sanch in another thread, he also recommended a 10mm spacer for the front...
Can you all confirm?
Suggestions on the spacer supplier and the lugs or bolts in black (black rims)?
Thank you guys!!!
So if I go 275 on the front as both you guys recommend, Sanch in another thread, he also recommended a 10mm spacer for the front...
Can you all confirm?
Suggestions on the spacer supplier and the lugs or bolts in black (black rims)?
Thx again!
I think you might need to put the new tires on and then work out the spacer size to be sure.
I used ECS tuning hub centric spacers and in regards to the lugs they are silver... however, it doesn't matter because they center cap covers everything.
I think you might need to put the new tires on and then work out the spacer size to be sure.
I used ECS tuning hub centric spacers and in regards to the lugs they are silver... however, it doesn't matter because they center cap covers everything.
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