is 18x8.5 rims too wide for the a4?
03-20-2002, 01:15 AM
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Not ideal...8" is perfect...but there are people running 8.5"...
I used to have rims that were 8.5" and the rims stuck out farther then the tires. You can always run a wider tire, but then be prepared for some fender scraping.
03-20-2002, 06:04 AM
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I'm running 8.5 w/ no problem. just lowered it 1.5 inches without an rubbing issues
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Stilauto SR300 18 x 8.5 225/40/r18
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Stilauto SR300 18 x 8.5 225/40/r18
03-20-2002, 06:16 AM
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i'm running 18x8.5 also right now, car is lowered a little over 2 inches with koni COs
I only rub under hard cornering, or any other maneuver that requires full suspension travel. Doesnt happen that much. I'll be rolling my fenders soon.
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03-20-2002, 08:13 AM
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Re: is 18x8.5 rims too wide for the A4?
18x8.5 is fine as long as the offset is 32 - 35mm. You can pretty much put 18x10 if you wanted to with a 36mm offset...offset is always key when fitting any rim.
Check w/ www.AutobahnX.com - they have tons of wheel info.
Check w/ www.AutobahnX.com - they have tons of wheel info.
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