Wheel Fitment question
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Wheel Fitment question
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Last week I was able to get a nice set of winter tires for a reasonable price. The tires are 225/55/16 with a 35 offset and a 5 x 112 bolt pattern. My first response to this was to go and check the archives, so after a few quick searches I came to the conclusion that the tires should fit my 2000 a6 2.8. However, when I put the tires on today the front tires "fit", but were very close to hitting the upper control arm. Also the bolts seemed to be a little short(but that is an easy fix).
I would just like to know if I am just being overcautious or if these tires do not fit my car and I was mistaken with my original research
Last week I was able to get a nice set of winter tires for a reasonable price. The tires are 225/55/16 with a 35 offset and a 5 x 112 bolt pattern. My first response to this was to go and check the archives, so after a few quick searches I came to the conclusion that the tires should fit my 2000 a6 2.8. However, when I put the tires on today the front tires "fit", but were very close to hitting the upper control arm. Also the bolts seemed to be a little short(but that is an easy fix).
I would just like to know if I am just being overcautious or if these tires do not fit my car and I was mistaken with my original research
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Well I did some more research about the tire fitment and went to a tire store by my house.
After talking with the resident tire guru I ordered longer lugs and am going to wait until they come in to properly fit and test.
But initial asssement is looking good. There is about 1/4 in clearance between top of tire and upper control arm. The only issue that I am concerned with is tire deformation, but again im hoping its not to crazy.
After talking with the resident tire guru I ordered longer lugs and am going to wait until they come in to properly fit and test.
But initial asssement is looking good. There is about 1/4 in clearance between top of tire and upper control arm. The only issue that I am concerned with is tire deformation, but again im hoping its not to crazy.
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