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Oops, I think I screwed up. I got ET35, I thought I was ordering stock offset

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Old 01-25-2007, 05:04 AM
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Default Oops, I think I screwed up. I got ET35, I thought I was ordering stock offset

<center><img src="http://shop.achtuning.com/ProductImages/images/product_images_hartmann/HTMN_251-332_19_Angle.JPG"></center><p>I ordered some of these in 18" and I thought I was ordering stock offset but it seems they are ET35.

What is the effect going to be? Should I stick with them?

They have arrived and are sitting in my garage with Michelin PS2s on them waiting for mounting this weekend.

Also I'm not convinced about the Hypersilver color yet. The inside of the rim and sides of the spokes are much darker than I expected (considering what they look like in this picture) and what all the customer photos look like in Hartmann's gallery. But I'm waiting until I get them mounted and out in the sunlight before I pass judgement.
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I think the ET35 will push the wheels out slightly. If I'm correct, I actually like it more.
Old 01-25-2007, 05:11 AM
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Default I think you'll be fine. It wont have any rubbing. If anything the wheels will line up nicely

with the edge of the fender.

Keep it... You'll like the hypersilver since it wont show brake dust quickly.

BTW. You have a very nice car!! I've always wanted a nogaro avant : )
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Is there no downside? Why didn't Audi use that offset in the first place?
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jeez, if you start using that logic, why didnt the S4 come with a Labree and GIAC chip??
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I have ET35s. They're fine. Looks good.
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Default Re: Is there no downside? Why didn't Audi use that offset in the first place?

My BBS CHs have the same offset. It gives the car a wider stance and makes it more aggressive from the front and rear. The downside is that more road schmutz gets deposited on the side of the car, expecially when the roads are wet.
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et35 is what you need for aftermarket rims.
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19x8 with et35 will be perfect. Look much better than et42/46
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Default OK OK I know I'm thinking too much but both of those have downsides

Labree is probably better made and therefore more $$$$, and is also louder which would put some people off.

GIAC increases the rev limit (= more warranty $$$$).


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