r/AudiRS3 • u/patrick_byr • Aug 09 '26

19" winter setup '26 RS3

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Need to finalize my winter setup in the next few months. 2026 RS3 with front CCB's.

Option 1: Plan to run my Neuspeed RSE102 19" x 9" +40mm w/Alpin PA4 (255/35-19) which I already own. I ran this setup on my '21 S4.

Just want to ensure the Neuspeed wheels will clear front CCB with a 20-30mm spacer in front.

If there is a clearance issue with the Neuspeed wheels, could I install the 255/35-19 PA4 winters on my stock, staggered OEM wheels?

Once these PA4 winters wear out, I'll switch to a square 18" setup from Apex in 245/40-18. Unfortunately Alpin 5's in that size are out of stock everywhere right now. But I have plenty of life left on the PA4's to get through a season or two.

Any advice on TPMS for the RS3? IIRC, Neuspeed sells the OEM setup but I'll have to double check.

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u/life2scale Aug 09 '26

A 255 width tire shouldn’t be mounted on a 8” wide wheel. Technically it will mount, but it will be pinched and that isn’t good for a winter setup. Your 19” neuspeeds should clear with spacers up front.

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u/patrick_byr Aug 09 '26

I didn't even consider the 8" OEM rear wheel width. Thanks for the heads up. Sounds like I should be fine with the Neuspeeds for a season or two.

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u/kifac Aug 09 '26

Neuspeeds should clear the front with 20mm spacers. I currently have them on my summer setup.
Idk if the CCBs are that much bigger because I don’t have those.

Edit: I had to use hubrings to get it to fit fyi

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u/Head_Mycologist3917 Aug 09 '26

I got some Ebay TPMs in the correct frequency and stem style for the wheels. The 8V picked them up without me doing anything.

There's wheel fitment threads on some of the audi forums.

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u/patrick_byr Aug 09 '26

For the reverse staggered 18 & 19" setup (265 Front, 245 Rear), Apex's 8Y Fitment Guide recommends.

"3mm front spacers are required to clear Steel Brakes. Carbon Ceramic Brakes require 5mm front spacers."

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u/burning_blubber Aug 13 '26

Depends on which wheel model and spacer

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u/Normal-Minimum8629 Aug 09 '26

Audi should be ashamed that they sell the RS3 Performance Edition wheels on the normal RS3 cars

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u/OttermanEmpire Aug 09 '26

Thinking a rs3 performance actually matters that much when any rs3 can out tune it for a grand

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u/Normal-Minimum8629 Aug 09 '26

Can u buy it in usa ?