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Old Dec 12, 2004 | 12:04 PM
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Default Never-Ending Quest for Rims Update: Bolt Patterns

I heard that some of the Mercedes bolt patterns are the same as my A6 so I could look for rims that fit Mercedes and put them on my car... What other manufacturers/cars have the same bolt pattern, etc as a 2.8 A6?
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Old Dec 12, 2004 | 12:16 PM
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Default 5x112. Offset should be around 32 to 38 to work - 35 is ideal. Others may need spacers to work-edit

Just do a non-forum specific search for "offset wheels 2.8" and you will get almost 5500 hits. Many about wheels that will fit your car, along with pictures, etc.

Virtually anything you might ask in regards to tuning or modding your car, has probably been discussed. I suggest you search, and then if you don't find what you are looking for, ask the forum. A lot of old timers who have this information, have posted it so many times they just don't feel like doing it any more.
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Old Dec 12, 2004 | 12:25 PM
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BTW, there is a wheels forum. Take a look there?
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Old Dec 12, 2004 | 12:49 PM
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Default I think Merc wheels might have a larger center bore...

I'm not sure if it's a big issue or not, or if an adapter exists for them.
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Old Dec 12, 2004 | 02:35 PM
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Default Surprised to NOT find a FAQ...

Nevermind...still learning the navigation of this site....
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Old Dec 12, 2004 | 03:34 PM
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There is. See Stoney's site in the link under my sig.
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Old Dec 12, 2004 | 03:34 PM
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35 is great - but they stick out a little too far in the front for me.....great for rear
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Old Dec 12, 2004 | 04:14 PM
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Default Wouldn't that depend on the width of the wheel? ;-)

<center><img src="http://www.whalentire.com/othergraphics/offset.gif"></center><p>You're right though, it could stick out a bit far - especially if used in the snow belt and flinging rocks.
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oops April - for sure - I had 8.5 width and the 35's in the rear were perfect
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