[saracino]

Ciao Alfisti
I have 14 inch wheels on my S4 and have been considering installing 15's.
My trusty Alfa mechanic tells me I shouldn't.He feels the car runs better on 14'S. I would appreciate your opinions since this BB has provided me with lots of great advice.
Mille Grazie

 

[slam105]

I recently put a new set of Panasports on my S4. I kept the 14" because I had earlier bought new Michelins for the OEM rims. I'm very happy w/the 14"s! I've seen & heard a lot of "pros & cons"--14s vs 15s--on this BB, & I'm sure you'll hear lots more.....

Regards

 

[bianchi1]

i went from 14" rims and tires to 16" rims and tires.. have no problem with tthem still light handleing and lots of stick.

 

[Tifosi]

Wasn't 15" standard on the S4's anyway?

 

[slam105]

Wasn't 15" standard on the S4's anyway?

Not on my '91 S4. Maybe the Spider Veloce had 15s...I've only had my S4 since November, so whatever info I'm 'passing along' may be suspect...

Regards

 

[sjmst]

Wasn't 15" standard on the S4's anyway?

That's what I thought...at least for the veloce.

 

[saracino]

The 15's were part of the Veloce package. My S4 is not a veloce so it came with 14's ,so I've been told. I drove spiders with both 14's and 15's and I can't tell the difference.

 

[sjmst]

The 15's were part of the Veloce package. My S4 is not a veloce so it came with 14's ,so I've been told. I drove spiders with both 14's and 15's and I can't tell the difference.

Right. Never mind the mechanic, do what you like!

 

[slam105]

One advantage to the 14"ers---tire prices! I put Michelin 'Hydro-Edge' tires on my S4--they're 40,000 milers--they cost me $358 mounted & balanced!

Regards

 

[saracino]

The 14 inch cromodora wheels do the job on the twisty winding roads of the Lauretians. I was just wondering if the 15's would be better. In the final analysis sjmst is right,if they feel good and you like them then keep em.
Thanks