SmokinS4™

Will the HRE 18X7.5 clear stoptechs or other bigbrake kits?

I have a buddy that got a sweet deal on (front) 18x7.5 and 18X8.5 (rear) and he's concerned about clearance for his brakes (when he gets around to upgrading the brakes) on his 97 1.8T

I think he's planning on running 225/40/18 and 255/35/18 to keep the rolling diam as close as possible.

I know the 255s will clear no problem in the rear for the S4....any diff on the 97 1.8t?

TIA

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quattro?

Zoltan (icecreaman)

you typically want to be only staggered about 10mm with quattro

SmokinS4™

what's the problem with the 225 and 255 setup, since the rolling diameter is nearly identical.

Obviously the performance benefit of 30mm wider rear tires is minimal and maybe argumentative.

Any suggestions?

Todd/A.W.E.

400 series has flat faced spokes.

500 series has curved face spokes, which allows more clearance for big brakes.

SmokinS4™

Thanks Todd!

Kevin@ECM

Yeah Matt posted this for me (thanks matt) cuz my comp. was acting up last night...there HRE 540's 18x7.5 front 8.5 in rear...going to check them out tonite after work..is that safe to run? that lil width diff on quattro and can it clear big brake kit? Gonna try calling some places today and ask..thanks for ur help guys..

Innovator

He asked me that the other day, and I didn't know.

That's a unreal deal he got too!