Can I swap my Audi A5 wheels to my new S5?

The Audi S5 I am looking to buy has optional, enormous, 'exclusive' 20-inch wheels. As I understand it, they are heavier and the tyres are more expensive to replace. It will also use more fuel. My current A5 has 18-inch wheels, could I swap them to the new car?

Asked on 4 June 2016 by Nick Wightman

Answered by Honest John

Unless the new S5 has significantly bigger brake discs, yes. But if 20-inch are standard you will lose the warranty because AUdi will claim that the smaller wheels and deeper profile tyres will affect alignment, steering angle sensor, quattro system and dynamics.

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