An Experience Shared By A Vorsteiner User…
A customer whom owns an Audi S5 Sportback came to us seeking advice. The factory vehicle came with 19 inch wheels and the driving experience was without an issue. However, the owner swapped out the factory set of rims for a set of replica Audi 20 inch wheels bought from a different aftermarket store to improve the overall aesthetics of the car. Soon after, there was a massive difference in the cars performance.
Upon switching to the replica wheels, the owner felt an unbalanced and uncontrollable feeling at speeds 150km/h and above. He did not expect this as the aftermarket store assured him that there would be no problems. With that, the owner came to us seeking advice and assistance to solve his problem. With 19 years of experience in car customisation and performance enhancements, we concluded that the unusual sensation while driving came from the poor build quality and weight distribution of the replica wheels. The problems occur due to the unbalanced weight distribution throughout the body of the wheels resulting in an uninspiring driving experience.
After discovering the issue, we recommended the owner to upgrade his wheels to a set of 20 Inch Vorsteiner V-FF 102 in carbon graphite. The wheels measured at 10J x 20 at all four corners and they were wrapped up with the owners existing Pirelli P-Zero tires. As a plus point, the new 20 Inch Vorsteiner wheels were even lighter than the Audi’s factory 19 inch wheels. The upgrade immediately solved the issue and the car instantly felt lighter and surefooted, increasing driving confidence.
In conclusion, with 19 years worth of experience we strongly advise owners to avoid the purchase of replica rims as they would affect the driving experience and in some cases endanger the driver and passengers of the car affected. Do you have a similar driving experience? Contact us now and we’ll assist you in solving your issues and help you achieve a more confidence inspiring set up.
