Chigger

I am a newbie when it comes to wheels... I am looking to purchase a set of S5 wheels with winter tires from a local seller.

The offset on the 2012 S4 is -28, whereas the B8 S4 has an offset of -47.

I know they will bolt on but will they create any issues? Do I need spacers? Thanks in advance!

togatown

I think it will be more of a rub issue instead of needing spacers. The stock S5 wheel is going to protrude out in the wheel well more than on an S5.

Check out the Hartmann S5 replica as it is ET 38 offset (HS5-209-GS), I have the same ET on mine with the Rotor reps and there is no problem at all.

Hartmann Wheels - Audi Wheels, stock replicas - hartmannwheels.com

Chigger

Thanks for the info toga!

Found out they are Hartmann HRS4 wheels and it is ET38 per their website.

Audi B8 S4: 2010 (17" ET32, 18" ET32, 18" ET47, 19" ET38, 20" ET40)
Audi B8 S5: 2008+ (17" ET32, 18" ET32, 19" ET38, 20" ET25)

I think I am going with these wheels since they are better quality wheels than buying a set of cheap set from the Tire Rack.

togatown

I've run them for two summers now and can attest to them being a good quality alternative to OEM.

grnbean

yes. they fit well and fill up the fenders. I'm on stock height. No rubbing whatsoever.




Here are some comparison pix between the S4 (19x8.5 ET43) and S5 (19x9 ET33) 5 arm rotor wheels

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Chigger

So I have my Hartmann S5 wheels on...

HRS4-252-GS 19"x8.5" ET38 - I love the look, flush on the side and filled up the wheel gap. I only rub during big bumps.

Right now I have stock size 255/35/19 winter tires on. Should I 1) go with skinnier tires 235/35/19s or 2) roll my fenders?