Lowering my A6 SE

[JimC64]

Hey guys, just looking for a little feedback / thoughts on this much debated subject...
My Audi A6 currently runs on 225 x 50 x 17" alloys usually wrapped in either Continental Sport Contact 11, Bridgestone or Pirelli. I will need two new front tyres shortly and these usually retail at around£160 - £185 depending on where you go / brand etc, but I have sources that can get me them for £130 each, which is a good price.
At present I have the Audi TT Trapezoid wheels as pictured on the car below....






Usually when I need either 2, or maybe a set of tyres I look for a complete new set to alter the appearance a little, but I've had this set as new twice now and really like the look.


However, I have the chance of the following wheels as fitted to the Audi RS4 and wrapped in Khumos 255 x 35 x 19
Please see pics below.....









Now the alloys I personally absolutely love and think they're the mutts nutts....It'd deffo be time to repaint the calipers n hubs again though as there'd be even more on display.
The tyres as stated are Khumos 255 x 35 x 19....an upper mid range tyre compared to the premium brands I'm used to but they seem to get great reviews?
I'm also wondering how much harsher the ride will be with less rubber going from 50's to 35's?
Anyhow the real kicker is that the Khumo tyres retail around the £130 and the alloys from the dealer are £580 each.....a total of £2920 for the upgrade.
I can have them as new as new can be, albeit with a little dust on them that will need gently wiped away for £432 for the set ALL IN

I'm almost totally 100% convinced but looking for opinions. If I go for it I'm almost sure I'd need to lower the ride height to complete the look by around 30mm approx.

Either way I've bought the wheels, its just whether I fit them or sell them on for profit.....

Comments / ideas from those in the know about lowering the suspension and any recommendations for someone in the Glasgow area to price the work / do the job would be appreciated?

Thanks in advance

[MFGF]

Hi Jim,

Let's see what the wheels look like fitted to your car! I'm willing to bet that once you've seen them on there, you will not want to take them off again!

Looking forward to the pics!

MF.

[Guest 2]

Loving the wheels Jim, are they genuine oem or replicas?

The 35 tyres arent that rough riding but they make a hell'uva lot of road noise. When I bought my car the previous owner had Hankook tyres on which were near needed changing. I then put Goodyear Eagle F1s on and they have suited the car well and 20k later there is still 4mm of tread on each.

I wouldnt know about the drop but im pretty sure someone on here has put 19" RS4s on an SE and not dropped it.

Im loving the 'Y' design 19's off the A5 but I'm sure I read somewhere that they wont fit the A6. Where did you get your TT's from?

Chris

[JimC64]

MF....ever the optimist...lol
you may be right, I'll see sometime soon as I should be picking them up on Friday all being well

A6Chris - These are genuine Audi Chris....I wouldn't go for replicas mate
Thanks for the imput on the 35's and also that someone has added these on an SE and NOT lowered it
TT's came from Ebay mate...full set with rubber ( Bridgestones ) for £500......the tyres alone cost more
Still don't believe you were over here, passed my front door and we never got a beer Chris....shocking!!

[SiliconS]

Just a guess, but wouldn't it be cheaper to sell your car and buy the S-Line you want rather than try to convert an SE to the S-Line?

[Guest 2]

Still don't believe you were over here, passed my front door and we never got a beer Chris....shocking!!

You were on holiday!

[JimC64]

Just a guess, but wouldn't it be cheaper to sell your car and buy the S-Line you want rather than try to convert an SE to the S-Line?

What? £400 to lower ( may do ) and £432 for a set of 19" alloys with tyres and I'd be cheaper to sell and buy an s line
Don't think that'd quite work!

A Chris - I know mate, just pullin your leg

Any positive / constructive comments, please keep em commin

TIA

[SiliconS]

What? £400 to lower ( may do ) and £432 for a set of 19" alloys with tyres and I'd be cheaper to sell and buy an s line
Don't think that'd quite work!

I bet it wouldn't cost you much on a three year-old car. At least then you'd have the real thing complete with the bumpers, exhausts, seats, headlights and other S-Line options rather than the fake you seem to be trying to create.

MY2007 Audi A6 2.0 Tdi SE 176bhp, badged as 3.0 Tdi Quattro ... Sline grille badge added

Just seems a little tragic to pretend your car is something it's not.

You'd better remove the mudflaps, by the way - "officially" they're not available for the S-Line model.

[Guest 2]

Thanks for the imput on the 35's and also that someone has added these on an SE and NOT lowered it

Think I saw it on an American forum, will try and find pictures.

[JimC64]

Thanks Chris, much appreciated

SiliconS - You don't know the first thing about me, my car, or way of life. What I either decide to do or not to do as regards mods / changes / upgrades etc is up to me. There are certain things about both the SE and the Sline I like and maybe the best of both worlds would be nice.
As for the wheels? The only reason I'm changing them is beacuse I need 2 new front tyres and these 19's came up at a steal of a price.

I admin on another site and see your kind of member all day long!
Pass remarkable relative newbies posting negative comments on other peoples rides, reasonably new to the forum with 50+ posts.....Wow, I haven't seen that before....MUCH
You make out your comments on my "quote" are a real find? I'm not trying to hide anything from anyone that knows ....Jeeesh.

To sum it up for you as nicely as I can....If you have anything constructive, postitive or even remotely helpful please post.....If you don't, might just be an idea to leave well alone!

If you are who I think you are there will follow the usual sarcastic comments / tirade of abuse etc etc. Hopefully thats not who you are and we can move on