275/45/20

 

Thank you!
any one else?

 

That's what I run as well, I'm happy...looks good but still keeps some sidewall.

 

I too have that size on a set of oem 20's.... Marked improvement over stock 18's in both comfort and feel. Should be the perfect size for those rs4 rims!

 

Stock size, 275/40-20. Not understanding why people insist on using improper size tires????

Ride comfort is much more a matter of tire construction than the 13mm difference in sidewall height.

If you want more sidewall go with a smaller diameter rim, it's really that simple.

 

Stock size, 275/40-20. Not understanding why people insist on using improper size tires????

Ride comfort is much more a matter of tire construction than the 13mm difference in sidewall height.

If you want more sidewall go with a smaller diameter rim, it's really that simple.

 

Stock size, 275/40-20. Not understanding why people insist on using improper size tires????

Ride comfort is much more a matter of tire construction than the 13mm difference in sidewall height.

If you want more sidewall go with a smaller diameter rim, it's really that simple.

I have to agree with this. Although you may not feel a difference with the 275/45 20s, the recommended tire is 275/40 20s.

 

I'd also save a few hundred bucks and go to the links below. The place you linked to are crazy expensive for aftermarket (who knows where they are built) rims.

OEM RIMS FACTORY WHEELS STOCK RIM CHROME REPLICA WHEEL USED RIMS Wheels OEM RIMS FACTORY WHEELS STOCK RIM CHROME REPLICA WHEEL USED RIMS Rims

20 AUDI Q7 VW TOUAREG PORSCHE CAYENNE S GTS WHEELS RIMS : eBay Motors (item 280486337167 end time Apr-29-10 01:08:00 PDT)

 

The place you linked to are crazy expensive for aftermarket (who knows where they are built) rims.

If you're going with price alone, maybe going with a cheaper knock off would make sense, however Achtung makes high quality wheels. Achtung was bought by Hartmann wheels which in my opinion (and many others) make some of the best aftermarket quality wheels for VW and Audi.

 

I'm facing this decision right now... I have 19" Terra's... hate the Toyo's i have on them (275/45-19) I put some 20" Q7 wheels on with some Yoko Avid 175/45-20's and the ride is AMAZING... love it! Of course i ended up not liking the look of the wheels... so i either find a different 19 tire (from the VERY short list) or purchase a different 20" wheel (either RS4 type or the Cayenne GTS wheels.) I would REALLY like to stick with the 19" Terra's.. but i just hate my choices on tires. I am thinking of trying 285/45-19's.. but most are load rated at 107xl and with the V10 and towing my 23 ft boat i don't want to push it. The Toyo's are rated at 108xl and they simply can't handle my Toaureg. At the proper PSI they look and drive like they are flat... with more air (47-48PSI) they ride like crap because they are so hard.

 

I haven't been here long enough to know whether the majority here prefer the 275/45 and it's certainly an option but not for me.

I'm not an offroader, I'm a performance car guy so it's obvious I don't get it. I do agree that the 19" size is a wasteland for good tires. 20 and 18 are the sweat spots for great tires.

 

Understood and you are very correct in saying 275/40 is the correct size, I'm just sharing the rationale for choosing a non stock size. Everyone should chose what's best for their own driving reality.

 

mjw930, Hartmann wheels are built in Germany. It's even stamped on the inside of the mag. That is the price premium you are paying.
It's almost like saying that they are real RS4 wheels, except they are made to fit your Egg, and most importantly, they take into account your vehicles 5500lB weight.

Then there is the finish. Very tough. Very OEM. Also very perty

One thing I have learned in life, especially when it comes to mags. You get what you pay for

@ the OP:
I use 275/40/20 on my 20X9 mags. But you specifically wrote in your opener that you "like a bit of sidewall for added ride comfort and also wheel protection." Given also that you have a steelie suspension that you wish to lower with H&R down the line, your best and safest bet is to follow the crowd here

My case is different, I know what I want for my given application and very satisfied with it

 

mjw930, Hartmann wheels are built in Germany. It's even stamped on the inside of the mag. That is the price premium you are paying.
It's almost like saying that they are real RS4 wheels, except they are made to fit your Egg, and most importantly, they take into account your vehicles 5500lB weight.

Then there is the finish. Very tough. Very OEM. Also very perty

One thing I have learned in life, especially when it comes to mags. You get what you pay for

If that's the case then I stand corrected. The "Hartmann" wheels I looked at did not have "Germany" stamped anywhere on them so perhaps they were misrepresented to me.

I still think it's too much for knockoffs. Anyone know what factory wheels go for?

 

Question for everyone running 275/40r20.... what's the loadrating on your tires? All the tires i see are rated at 106 XL... I was told my V10 calls for 108 or higher. 275/45-20's on the other hand are 110.

 

Question for everyone running 275/40r20.... what's the loadrating on your tires?

106Y I don't think any of the tire companies make it higher for the 275/40 20s. I could be wrong.

 

I just pulled the trigger on a set of 275/45r19 Conti DWS ... I am going to stick with my stock 19" Terra's for now... give these tires a shot. I'd love to pick up a set of the new 2011 Touareg 20" wheels down the road... they look sweet!

 

just got new touareg 275/40r20 pirelli on now changeing to mihelin lat 4x4 like mjw said it is the tire i am staying with 275/40r20

 

VW Wheels

Volkswagen Parts | Genuine OEM Parts - VW Performance Accessories

2009 Volkswagen Touareg Wheels - Parts.com

Audi Wheels

2009 Audi Q7 Wheels - Parts.com

 

just got my 2010 with 275/40r20 pirelli just put on a set of michelin 275/40r20 4x4 diamaris 106y
with all the computers reading off revs per mile i would stay with the same o.d. and just up grade tire

 

Also interested in this wheel. Have you bought it? Are you going 20" or 22"? Anybody else with this wheel that can share pictures.

 

I have them on mine
Look at my image gallery.

 

Perfect, thanks.

 

Your welcome! Just noticed your compliment in the previous page. Thanks!

 

Really liking these in the 20" for my '06 V10 TDi

Hartmann HPO-202 18 and 20" Replica Wheels to fit Audi Q7, Porsche Cayenne and VW Touareg