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18 X 9 wheel....and 45offset....Would I rub using this wheel on my B5 A4 ??

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Old 01-31-2005, 08:22 PM
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Default 18 X 9 wheel....and 45offset....Would I rub using this wheel on my B5 A4 ??
and what tire size is recommended??

I know alot of VW guys like to stretch their tires....is this good or bad?
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You'd probably hit your suspension with the inside.
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yup, rubbing on the inside.
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could I use a 5mm spacer....? or 10?
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You might be able to get by in the back but probably not in front.
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why is that..? wheel too wide?
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Default What do you expect to gain with an 18x9 over 18x8?
I always ask why :-p
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I believe offset is too high, ie: too close to suspension
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I'm guessing he wants more 'lip' on the wheel.
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So it can jump out and bite the curb easier? (oh wait, the curb bites the wheel)
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