Help with tires on my A4 got a good deal on Michelin Pilot Sports need rims
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Help with tires on my A4 got a good deal on Michelin Pilot Sports need rims
Quick question. I have a B5 A4 that is lowered with some H&R coilovers. I good a really good deal on some low profile Michelin Pilot Sports 245/45/ZR18 tires. They are really wide, and would be perfect for summer driving. I would like to go with 18's so the tire size fits. I was just wondering if anyone has put 245/45/18 tires on their B5 A4. Do they fit ok or are they gonna be too wide? Also I can't seem to find a rim that is 245. Anyone know where to get a rim that would fit? Thanks
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those will NOT fit properly
Firstly, they are too wide. Secondly, they are too tall. THey will rub your fenders.
For 18" stick with 225/40/18 to be safe. It may be possible to get by with 235/40/18 depending on wheel offset, tire brand/model (they aren't all the same width even in the same size), ride height, and suspension stiffness (including ARBs).
For 18" stick with 225/40/18 to be safe. It may be possible to get by with 235/40/18 depending on wheel offset, tire brand/model (they aren't all the same width even in the same size), ride height, and suspension stiffness (including ARBs).
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it always amazes me what people consider a "good deal"...
If it's the wrong size, how is it a good deal???
As jprice noted, those tires are not only too wide but also too tall for B5 A4. Get rid of them and get 225/40/18.
As jprice noted, those tires are not only too wide but also too tall for B5 A4. Get rid of them and get 225/40/18.
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