03-C4S

I have an 03 C4S and wanted to go with 19" HRE 542/542R. First what is the difference between the two, because there is about a $500 difference in pricing. Also what would be the appropriate sizing so I would avoid any problems with clearance and the best tires. I prefer Pirelli, but hear they do not make a tire big enough, so I would have to go with Yokohama. Is this correct? Also what is the best place to purchase the rims from in terms of pricing. Also anyone with pics? Thanks.

Oak

check on ebay, I beleive By Design has a set of 542R's for sale shod with YOkos. sorry no link.

Paul V S

Here you go. <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2406047062&category=6782" target="_blank">HRE 542's</a>

03-C4S

thanks for the link, is this a good deal for them?

David in LA

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by 03-C4S:
<strong>I have an 03 C4S and wanted to go with 19" HRE 542/542R. First what is the difference between the two, because there is about a $500 difference in pricing.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">The 542Rs have a reverse lip whereas the 542 has the "normal lip". With a reverse lip the wheel center is larger in diameter so the overall wheel looks larger.

CAPTLST

That Turbo on ebay is the best looking one I have ever seen! I used to like the Caragraphic wheels but those are awsome!!!

HBdirtbag

does that turbo have a full brake upgrade? or did he just switch out calipers?

David in LA

I think he has the full upgrade - I don't think the factory brake cylinder are strong enough for those calipers (I think those are the 8 piston Brembos).