2.0T Aftermarket Wheels and Fitment

[Jeepers]

I've been looking at wheels and tires now for a month. I can't find anything I absolutely love in my budget.

2018 Base AWD. I'm keeping my Conti Viking Contact 7s on my stock (18x8) wheels.

For the new wheels I'm looking at 19x8.5s.

Trying to decide between

Touren TR60 19x8.5 +40	RTX Envy 19.8.5 +38

They are almost identical from a style perspective.

Does anyone have any experience with either brand of wheels? As for the color, do you think this would match the stock metal trim?

For tires, I'm looking at Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 PLUS in 235/40ZR19.

Do any of you fitment gurus have opinions on the fit? I want zero rubbing but as close to flush as I can get.

 

[socalvn]

Wait until you have a better budget and get soothing you really like don't settle

 

[G-630418]

Wait until you have a better budget and get soothing you really like don't settle

Or do I go stock and get some nice Enkei's

 

[Snicklefritz]

Those are both nice looking. I'd take the RTX because cleaning would be so much easier. 235 on 8.5 at +38 is going to fit handily.

 

[Volfy]

At the risk of sounding like a broken record, ill stress yet again the importance of choosing a light weight wheel, if you are buying aftermarket. This is especially true for the 2.0T. Last thing you want is to burden what HP it has with heavy rolling stock. The larger the hoops, the higher the rotational inertia.

Besides, going +1 to 19s means even lower profile tires and more likelihood of pothole damage. Almost every day I see folks posting bent/cracked rims. Less expensive aftermarket wheels are almost always cast wheels. I would save up a bit and upgrade to flow formed wheels. Cost more but not that much. We'll worth the investment.

Also, pick a popular make and wheel model, to make sure it'll still be available a few years from now, in case you ever have to buy replacement.

Just my 2 cents.

 

[Jeepers]

Two responses make me think I should just go with stock 18x8s which would let me be able to purchase a nice set of Enkei or Konig wheels.

The stock wheels are somewhere ~32 lbs. The Tourens listed above are 35 lbs, so they are out.

The RTX are about the same weight, 30 lbs. But the Enkei EKM3 which are available in the 18x8 stock size are under 25 lbs.

I also live in a wet area, and increasing the width will decrease my wet performance. If I was just driving in the desert or someplace it doesn't rain, wider would make more sense.

Open to any other suggestions.

 

[Volfy]

This should give you an idea what is possible.


Mine are all Enkei MAT wheels, but I would have no problem getting Konig Gram series, if the opportunity presented itself. There are also other flow-formed wheels worthy of consideration. For street use, 22 lbs or lower would be what I consider lightweight. Lots of choices in that range for around $250, or less if you happen to find a good deal.

One place you can save some money is on tires. Understand some folks are very particular about tires. I am too, if the application calls for it. However, for tooling around town and occasional spirited driving, rolling on premium rubber is just a royal waste of money. Heck... even for some serious canyon carving, most performance all-seasons would do just fine, even the budget friendly ones from less famous brands.

But... some folks just want that warm fuzzy feeling of riding on the BEST. I get it. It's the same in the two-wheel world too. Lots of guys put hypersport tires on their motorcycle,... just in case they need that extra performance on the way to Saturday night meet at Twin Peaks. Besides, who wouldn't want to roll up looking like they just did a track day at Laguna?

Hey, if you can afford it, then by all means. However, if you are on tight budget, then being realistic and keeping your expectations reasonable can help you save some cash. Instead, spend that money saved on better wheels, which can stay with you far longer than tires typically do. The return on your investment is accrued over that much longer period of time.

Lighter wheels means less unsprung mass, which allows your suspension to be more effective in controlling wheel motion and keeping the contact patch firmly pressed on the pavement. A $350 ultra high-performance Summer tire gets you absolutely zero traction when that heavy 35lb wheel it's mounted on bounces off rough pavement and sees air between it and the tarmac. So much for top honors in track test and rave reviews.

 

[Jeepers]

Pulled the trigger on 18x8 ENKEI PERFORMANCE XM-6 wheels with 225/45 PIRELLI P ZERO AS PLUS 3. These are about 20 lb wheels, vs 35 stock wheels. Plus these seem to be great tires. Fingers crossed!

 

[D.J.]

I want zero rubbing but as close to flush as I can get.

I don't think those offsets, widths and tire sizes will be anywhere close to flush, unless you add about 15mm of spacer.