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Old 03-12-2019, 07:32 AM
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Hi all,
My stock 2016 A8L currently has 255/45R20 all around. If I change to a 21" wheel with tire size of 275/35R21, will the gap between the tire and fender going to be wider or narrower??


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It's not really stock as it stands...

Stock should be 265/40-20. If the size you mention is really on the car, the tire diameter will drop slightly for the 21's--about ½" diameter reduction, or 1/4" more gap.
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Thanks MP4.2+6.0
I was really hoping you would see this post and response.

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@antmay based upon the what should be stock for a 20" wheel, you'd be near perfect.



However, based upon what you stated: 255/45/20, if you want to stay about the same for a 21" wheel, you'd want 255/40/21

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raj99,
wow, thats super informative.

Thanks so much.
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