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Nov 8, 2004 | 08:30 PM

kujo

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Off sets....

I'm planning on putting RS6 reps on my S4 when I get her next weekend.
Was going to order from Hartmann Wheels.

I know the 18x8 offset is ET45.

If I go 18x8.5, should I get ET35? or the 30?

Also, if decided to go 19" the 19x8 at ET35 the goods?

Will I have any rubbing issues with the stock sport suspension?

Do these wheels clear a BBK on our S4's ?
(if decided to do that in the future)

Thanks for the help.....

kj

Nov 8, 2004 | 09:16 PM

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just for reference, I am as low as I can go on 19x8.5 with a 31mm offset

on HRE 543R's which is designed to clear 15" Brembo's that I don't have. I am tucking in the rear and a little in the front. I had a slight rubbing issue in the rear, but cut the carpet liner and eliminated that problem. I did have to turn my camber in on one side a little in the rear. 26mm is the B6's max, 31 is still pushing it IMO, 35 is pretty safe.

Nov 8, 2004 | 09:29 PM

kujo

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Re: just for reference, I am as low as I can go on 19x8.5 with a 31mm offset

thanks for that info Project.

So, the lowe the ET number the more they sit OUT towards the wheel wells ?

So, 35 will be better than 30's.

No, should I run 19's or 18's ??????

Nov 9, 2004 | 04:45 AM

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run 19's and use a 35 offset....

thats what I run on my HRE's

Nov 9, 2004 | 05:06 AM

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Here is an offset calculator. . .

It will give you an idea as to the difference a change in offset makes.<ul><li><a href="http://toy4two.home.mindspring.com/offset.html">offset calculator</a></li></ul>