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Abt A24

I had been sticking to the performance enhancing upgrades, rather than visual improvements, but I decided it was time to get a tasty set of alloys.

I was going to get the BBS RXIIs (as seen here) but they’re quite expensive, and I was offered a deal I couldn’t refuse on the Abt A24s, by Mr Cannon at VAGparts..

They are 18” x 8”, and have 225/40 ZR 18 Bridgestone S-02 Pole Positions mounted.  This gives a rolling radius only 0.9% different to the stock wheel and tyre.

After a thorough clean and three coats of wax I stuck them on the car.  There was no trouble with clearance of either brakes or wheelarches.

Initial driving impressions were that they didn’t feel much different to the old wheels.  Ride was just the same, steering maybe slightly lighter.  This could be because my old tyres were practically bald and the new ones more compliant, though.

I have noticed a bit of rubbing when cornering hard, nothing serious.

A major bonus with these wheels is they are really easy to clean, especially with all that wax on!  A quick wipe with a sponge and they’re good as new.


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