PROJECT OEM+; New Summer Rims and Tires

ONLY 17 lbs at 17x9

An upcoming in-depth review of the new summer rims and tires will include weights, video, and full specifications. This will be debuting on a brand-new platform that is currently under construction.

Today, I purchased the Advanti Racing Storm S1 wheels for my OEM+ project.

These wheels are extremely lightweight for a 17x9 ET35 setup.

They feature a classic 10-spoke racing design in a hyper silver finish with genuine motorsport pedigree. Advanti Racing has previously partnered with Mercedes-Benz motorsport programs, as well as Red Bull-owned Scuderia Toro Rosso (now Scuderia AlphaTauri).

Advanti Racing wheels are flow-formed, much like their sister brands Enkei, OZ Racing, and Konig (all under YHI).

The wheels will be paired with a strong all-around ultra-high-performance summer tire: the NITTO 555, sized 255/45/17.

The OEM specification for the S-Line Audi TT Quattro came with 19x9 ET52 silver 5-spoke wheels weighing approximately 35–40 lbs each. The tires originally fitted were 255/35/19 Ironman iMove Gen2 tires, weighing approximately 29 lbs each.

Currently, many Audi owners opt for larger wheels with thinner tires. While the Mk3 TT even comes with 20-inch OEM setups, this may look aggressive, but it is not ideal for performance—or pothole protection.

With this setup, I stand to save approximately 15–20 lbs of unsprung weight per corner. That is a significant reduction that will improve acceleration, braking performance, and fuel efficiency.

The reduction in wheel diameter, combined with the wheel and tire specs, allows me to closely match the OEM rolling diameter while achieving major weight savings. That’s OEM+.

STAY TUNED.

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