One last time: Did anyone fit 235/45/17 AVS Sports on stock avus S4 rims w/o problems?
09-14-2000, 05:10 AM
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But Dunlop SP5000's work??? I'm asking, because I'm thinking of getting them soon.
If so, why do some 235/45/17's work and others don't?? I'm confused??<p>John
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09-14-2000, 05:25 AM
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Re: But Dunlop SP5000's work??? I'm asking, because I'm thinking of getting them soon.
there is a lot of difference in the shoulder area on the tires, I believe that any 234/45 on a stock AVUS wheel will be very tight, on any aftermarket they will be fine. 235/40 will work fine on the AVUS although an 8 inch wide rather then a 7.5 inch wide (AVUSis 7.5) would be better. They rub on the rear upper control arm and the shoulder area of the tire is what makes contact
09-14-2000, 09:23 AM
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Re: But Dunlop SP5000's work??? I'm asking, because I'm thinking of getting them soon.
So let me get this straight, the SP5000 235/45/17 will work on an after market wheel, like a Ronal LZ 8 inch wide. But will rub if placed on the stock AVUS wheel.
Is this correct?
Is this correct?
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Re: fit 235/45/17 on stock S4 rims
Like KCS4 said :
<i>there is a lot of difference in the shoulder area on the tires, I believe that any 234/45 on a stock AVUS wheel will be very tight, on any aftermarket they will be fine.</i>
Good advice there. A 235/45 you may be okay (it is VERY close) on OEM wheels, but there really is no way to be 100% sure for the OEM wheel (which is kinda narrow). My advice is to use 225/45 on OEm wheels unless you are will in to guinea pig to be sure, and take the chance that they may or may no t fit.
When using aftermarket wheels, they typically:
A) run wider 8-8.5"w.
B) use a 35 mm offset, pushing them a bit further out for increased clearances.
Bear this in mind, call me with any addtl. questions!
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<i>there is a lot of difference in the shoulder area on the tires, I believe that any 234/45 on a stock AVUS wheel will be very tight, on any aftermarket they will be fine.</i>
Good advice there. A 235/45 you may be okay (it is VERY close) on OEM wheels, but there really is no way to be 100% sure for the OEM wheel (which is kinda narrow). My advice is to use 225/45 on OEm wheels unless you are will in to guinea pig to be sure, and take the chance that they may or may no t fit.
When using aftermarket wheels, they typically:
A) run wider 8-8.5"w.
B) use a 35 mm offset, pushing them a bit further out for increased clearances.
Bear this in mind, call me with any addtl. questions!
Thanks!
Eddie<p>Call me direct to order, or list "Eddie 369" as your previous contact if you order online so I can track it for you!
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