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Old Sep 11, 2007 | 01:21 PM
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I still have my stock 17x7.5 wheels. I am thinking of promoting them to winter duty.
I have no interest in going 18's. Roads are terrible around here and I drive 400 miles/ week on them.

I am looking at getting some after-market 17X8's that are strong/light.

I was trying to research the correct wheel to order/ look for. 2003 2.7t No HP4 Calipers!

Would I be correct to assume I need:

17x8
ET35
46mm Bore

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http://www.columbusht.com/audi/smaller1.jpg
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Old Sep 11, 2007 | 03:53 PM
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Default centerbore is 57.1 mm if I'm not mistaken, but it doesn't really matter...

Most aftermarket rims have larger centerbores and then you use centering rings in order to fill the space between the hub and the rim.
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Old Sep 12, 2007 | 11:25 AM
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but if they're actually smaller than 57.1mm you'd have to have them machined larger
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Old Sep 12, 2007 | 11:33 AM
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correct, it needs to be at least 57.1 mm
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