Duc Hunter

If you are referring to your wheels, which look like Forgestars......I know several people who run them on Audi;s and love them. They see LOTS of track days and do not have any issue with bending or cracking. I have a set on my track ready DD A4 Avant (CF10's though, not your 14's). If you have questions PM me, I can point you to threads on the Audi boards where you can read for yourself. One guy is a DE instructor in the Bay Area and his little Audi A4 Avant waxes 911 Turbo's and the like regularly (it really is 75% driver and 25% car).

panchosouth

Personally, I think the first person in the car should be the dog.

I would advise that you cover the center console with something to protect against nails-in-the-curves syndrome, which is caused by a dog that likes the corners as much as you do, but employs a different stability system than the driver.

I've had mine removed (console) and sent it out to Erik at Bumper Plugs. It should be arriving shortly. Molly says it was worth every cent. I agree. Cars come and go, but a good life can be measured by how many dogs you had!

911mhawk

Well, I went ahead and put on a set of 235/315 NT01s since my PS2s were shot in the rear after I put 1500 miles on in last month and a half. Figured since I drive it when dry and a car like this needs to be on the track, might as well get some sticky tires to try all around. Will let you know how they go but from a few folks at the track I've spoken with, they've had good luck running them to the cords.

Road King

Those wheels def. look like Forgestar F14s, with semi concave front / concave rear with gunmetal finish.

Last month I purchased a set of 18" F14s with customer offsets and super deep rear concavity. Based on a ton of research it appears that these wheels are plenty strong for street/canyon/track use. There are literally dozens of Porsche and Corvette guys running Forgestars hard on the track. Ultimately, I may end up using my stock wheels for track days, but for now more than 50% of my driving is on coastal/canyon roads and I'm not overly concerned about the Forgestars holding up -- I'm way more concerned about not seeing a crater size pothole here in SF on my way out of the City!

Regarding tire choice, I'm presently running stock size tires, but next time around I'd really like to to go the wider 245/315 route, hopefully next year or two the 315s will be more readily available. There's a chance that the sticky Falken RT615Ks are still out there, as they seem to get good reviews, esp. for those who prioritize grip over mileage/durability.

Someone also suggested that stock ride height cars like mine can handle taller 295/35/18s out back, with 235/45 up front to maintain correct AWD rolling diameters. These sizes are approx 1" taller overall, so sidewalls are 1/2" taller. I think the rear would be fine and I would welcome the taller sidwall, but I am not so sure that a 26.3" tall tire would work up front. BTW, these sizes are available from Michelin Super Sports. Anyone know more about going from 30 to 35 profile?

Congrats again on the new ride...I've only owned mine since mid December, but it's been fun!

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2002 996TT
2002 Audi S8
2010 HD FLHRC

Nice car btw...

Road King

[QUOTE=seanl;12196402]Those wheels def. look like Forgestar F14s, with semi concave front / concave rear with gunmetal finish.

Last month I purchased a set of 18" F14s with customer offsets and super deep rear concavity. Based on a ton of research it appears that these wheels are plenty strong for street/canyon/track use. There are literally dozens of Porsche and Corvette guys running Forgestars hard on the track. Ultimately, I may end up using my stock wheels for track days, but for now more than 50% of my driving is on coastal/canyon roads and I'm not overly concerned about the Forgestars holding up -- I'm way more concerned about not seeing a crater size pothole here in SF on my way out of the City!

Regarding tire choice, I'm presently running stock size tires, but next time around I'd really like to to go the wider 245/315 route, hopefully next year or two the 315s will be more readily available. There's a chance that the sticky Falken RT615Ks are still out there, as they seem to get good reviews, esp. for those who prioritize grip over mileage/durability.

Someone also suggested that stock ride height cars like mine can handle taller 295/35/18s out back, with 235/45 up front to maintain correct AWD rolling diameters. These sizes are approx 1" taller overall, so sidewalls are 1/2" taller. I think the rear would be fine and I would welcome the taller sidwall, but I am not so sure that a 26.3" tall tire would work up front. BTW, these sizes are available from Michelin Super Sports. Anyone know more about going from 30 to 35 profile?

Congrats again on the new ride...I've only owned mine since mid December, but it's been fun!

__________________
2002 996TT
2002 Audi S8
2010 HD FLHRC

Road King

Those wheels def. look like Forgestar F14s, with semi concave front / concave rear with gunmetal finish.

Last month I purchased a set of 18" F14s with customer offsets and super deep rear concavity. Based on a ton of research it appears that these wheels are plenty strong for street/canyon/track use. There are literally dozens of Porsche and Corvette guys running Forgestars hard on the track. Ultimately, I may end up using my stock wheels for track days, but for now more than 50% of my driving is on coastal/canyon roads and I'm not overly concerned about the Forgestars holding up -- I'm way more concerned about not seeing a crater size pothole here in SF on my way out of the City!

Regarding tire choice, I'm presently running stock size tires, but next time around I'd really like to to go the wider 245/315 route, hopefully next year or two the 315s will be more readily available. There's a chance that the sticky Falken RT615Ks are still out there, as they seem to get good reviews, esp. for those who prioritize grip over mileage/durability.

Someone also suggested that stock ride height cars like mine can handle taller 295/35/18s out back, with 235/45 up front to maintain correct AWD rolling diameters. These sizes are approx 1" taller overall, so sidewalls are 1/2" taller. I think the rear would be fine and I would welcome the taller sidwall, but I am not so sure that a 26.3" tall tire would work up front. BTW, these sizes are available from Michelin Super Sports. Anyone know more about going from 30 to 35 profile?

Congrats again on the new ride...I've only owned mine since mid December, but it's been fun!

__________________
2002 996TT
2002 Audi S8
2010 HD FLHRC[/QUOTE]

Road King

[QUOTE=seanl;12196415]Those wheels def. look like Forgestar F14s, with semi concave front / concave rear with gunmetal finish.

Last month I purchased a set of 18" F14s with customer offsets and super deep rear concavity. Based on a ton of research it appears that these wheels are plenty strong for street/canyon/track use. There are literally dozens of Porsche and Corvette guys running Forgestars hard on the track. Ultimately, I may end up using my stock wheels for track days, but for now more than 50% of my driving is on coastal/canyon roads and I'm not overly concerned about the Forgestars holding up -- I'm way more concerned about not seeing a crater size pothole here in SF on my way out of the City!

Regarding tire choice, I'm presently running stock size tires, but next time around I'd really like to to go the wider 245/315 route, hopefully next year or two the 315s will be more readily available. There's a chance that the sticky Falken RT615Ks are still out there, as they seem to get good reviews, esp. for those who prioritize grip over mileage/durability.

Someone also suggested that stock ride height cars like mine can handle taller 295/35/18s out back, with 235/45 up front to maintain correct AWD rolling diameters. These sizes are approx 1" taller overall, so sidewalls are 1/2" taller. I think the rear would be fine and I would welcome the taller sidwall, but I am not so sure that a 26.3" tall tire would work up front. BTW, these sizes are available from Michelin Super Sports. Anyone know more about going from 30 to 35 profile?

Congrats again on the new ride...I've only owned mine since mid December, but it's been fun!

__________________
2002 996TT
2002 Audi S8
2010 HD FLHRC

Road King

Those wheels def. look like Forgestar F14s, with semi concave front / concave rear with gunmetal finish.

Last month I purchased a set of 18" F14s with customer offsets and super deep rear concavity. Based on a ton of research it appears that these wheels are plenty strong for street/canyon/track use. There are literally dozens of Porsche and Corvette guys running Forgestars hard on the track. Ultimately, I may end up using my stock wheels for track days, but for now more than 50% of my driving is on coastal/canyon roads and I'm not overly concerned about the Forgestars holding up -- I'm way more concerned about not seeing a crater size pothole here in SF on my way out of the City!

Regarding tire choice, I'm presently running stock size tires, but next time around I'd really like to to go the wider 245/315 route, hopefully next year or two the 315s will be more readily available. There's a chance that the sticky Falken RT615Ks are still out there, as they seem to get good reviews, esp. for those who prioritize grip over mileage/durability.

Someone also suggested that stock ride height cars like mine can handle taller 295/35/18s out back, with 235/45 up front to maintain correct AWD rolling diameters. These sizes are approx 1" taller overall, so sidewalls are 1/2" taller. I think the rear would be fine and I would welcome the taller sidwall, but I am not so sure that a 26.3" tall tire would work up front. BTW, these sizes are available from Michelin Super Sports. Anyone know more about going from 30 to 35 profile?

Congrats again on the new ride...I've only owned mine since mid December, but it's been fun!

__________________
2002 996TT
2002 Audi S8
2010 HD FLHRC

Duc Hunter

I did a pretty exhaustive tire analysis recently. I believe you re correct, that going up on the 18" sidewall size to 235/45-18 front and 295/35-18 rear. These are available in my favorite (Mich PSS). I have heard these will also work in terms the front fender wells, and they will work in terms of tire diameter for the AWD...being 255/40-18 front and 295/35-18 rear...and these add some front tread width vs rear, which can help cure some of the understeer.

I may pick up 19" F14's or CF10's for my ride, and run 235/40-19 and 305/30-19.