Wheel Thread?

[mkim]

^^^ my landlord is such a baller!

yeap will fit. Im running 235 on 8 inch

And thats the OEM S4 wheels. Which came with 235 from factory.

love the stance

[James Raymond]

Hey guys, my names James and I'm new to the forum :)

I'm also new to this whole 'wheel height x width + offset - spacer = no rubbing' equation!

I finally found the first set of aftermarket wheels I want to purchase for my otherwise standard A3, but when it comes to choosing the width, offset and even the stud pattern, I'm completely lost. I read through the thread, but still feel like an absolute novice haha.

I'll cut to the chase: Will these wheels fit on an A3 staggered 9.5" front / 10.5" rear?

http://www.varrstoen.com.au/shop/2-2...ims-wheels-18i

If so, what offset would you recommend and what stud pattern do I select? Finally, what profile tyres would you recommend to stretch over these wheels so I can give my A3 a lower stance?

My car sits standard until I choose between forking out for air ride or settling for coilovers.

I promise I'll post up pics If I get this setup going :D

Thanks (and sorry if I sound like a noob!)

[cldub]

Hey guys, my names James and I'm new to the forum

I'm also new to this whole 'wheel height x width + offset - spacer = no rubbing' equation!

I finally found the first set of aftermarket wheels I want to purchase for my otherwise standard A3, but when it comes to choosing the width, offset and even the stud pattern, I'm completely lost. I read through the thread, but still feel like an absolute novice haha.

I'll cut to the chase: Will these wheels fit on an A3 staggered 9.5" front / 10.5" rear?

http://www.varrstoen.com.au/shop/2-2...ims-wheels-18i

If so, what offset would you recommend and what stud pattern do I select? Finally, what profile tyres would you recommend to stretch over these wheels so I can give my A3 a lower stance?

My car sits standard until I choose between forking out for air ride or settling for coilovers.

I promise I'll post up pics If I get this setup going

Thanks (and sorry if I sound like a noob!)

As they are, no. The bolt (or stud) pattern for our cars is 5x112. For those wheels to work, you would need to run a 5x100 --> 5x112 adapter, and in most cases act like thick spacers as well.

Also, with that wheel width and pretty aggressive list of offsets that those wheels come in coupled with the added spacing of the adapters you'd have to run, your "stance" would be crazy, and not necessarily in a good way.

Not based on looks or anything like that, merely for sizing and offsets, those wheels wouldn't even be an option for me

[James Raymond]

As they are, no. The bolt (or stud) pattern for our cars is 5x112. For those wheels to work, you would need to run a 5x100 --> 5x112 adapter, and in most cases act like thick spacers as well.

Also, with that wheel width and pretty aggressive list of offsets that those wheels come in coupled with the added spacing of the adapters you'd have to run, your "stance" would be crazy, and not necessarily in a good way.

Not based on looks or anything like that, merely for sizing and offsets, those wheels wouldn't even be an option for me :thumbup:

Back to the drawing board haha.

Thanks for the reply :)

[cldub]

Back to the drawing board haha.

Thanks for the reply

Not a problem!

[ceese]

yeap will fit. Im running 235 on 8 inch

And thats the OEM S4 wheels. Which came with 235 from factory.

I have that exact same set up for my winter wheels and I rub from time to time and with a fat ass in the back seat I rub every 30 seconds.

I'm stock sline suspension and you are obviously lowered - what is your suspension set up?

Also looks like you have Llumar et 35 green for tint as well - pretty rare. Looks good on black.

[tp.]

i am on koni suspension. i think in that pic is koni haha.

not sure what kinda tint i have but i know its 35 %

[ceese]

i am on koni suspension. i think in that pic is koni haha.

not sure what kinda tint i have but i know its 35 %

If your tint is green and 35% it's Lumar - they don't make it anymore so it's hard to find but it's exactly actually a VAG oem color.

Koni - your stance is perfect IMO

[SoSoA3]

18x9 +40, 18x9.5 +40 225/40/18 tires all around very low 23.5-24 ftg clearance will i rub?

[06A3Stage2]

17x9 et 32 and 17x9 et 36 on 5x114.3 work vs-xx (2" and 2.5" lip)
- running ringer racing 14-12mm wheel studs.
- stretched 225/45/17 front and 235/45/17 rear
- no rubbing when I drive alone, but constant with passengers (lowered on Bilstein coils)

Will post pics once I find the camera

[cldub]

18x9 +40, 18x9.5 +40 225/40/18 tires all around very low 23.5-24 ftg clearance will i rub?

With that tire, yes. My rears are 18x9 et35 with a 205/40/15, and I'm about the same height, no rubbing issues.

[SoSoA3]

With that tire, yes. My rears are 18x9 et35 with a 205/40/15, and I'm about the same height, no rubbing issues.

205/40/15 how did you get those tires to fit on a 18" wheel? LOL

[cldub]

205/40/15 how did you get those tires to fit on a 18" wheel? LOL

sorry haha, idk what happened. 205/40/18**

[SoSoA3]

sorry haha, idk what happened. 205/40/18**

Haha talk about a streched tire

[darrrentruong]

18x9 et 29 i've removed my fender wall, i want to run with stretch tires, you guys think i'll run it without rubbing

[cldub]

18x9 et 29 i've removed my fender wall, i want to run with stretch tires, you guys think i'll run it without rubbing

Depends on how low you are. I run 18x9 et31 in the rear with a 205/40/18 and I tuck tire with no rubbing

[SoSoA3]

Depends on how low you are. I run 18x9 et31 in the rear with a 205/40/18 and I tuck tire with no rubbing

Damn 205's on a 9"...that's pretty damn stretched! Do you have any pics of the stretch? I was running 225's on my 9.5" on my previous car and I thought that was already pretty damn stretched.

Any problems with the bead breaking or failing?

[cldub]

Damn 205's on a 9"...that's pretty damn stretched! Do you have any pics of the stretch? I was running 225's on my 9.5" on my previous car and I thought that was already pretty damn stretched.

Any problems with the bead breaking or failing?

No problems at all.

[darrrentruong]

No problems at all.

^ that's 18 x 9 et 31?

[cldub]

^ that's 18 x 9 et 31?

et35

[Grey D]

Just ordered a set of STP-3's for my 3.2Q. Specs are:
19 x 8.5 F et 48
19 x 9.5 R et 48.

the car will be dropped on coilovers (about a 1/2 - 1 finger gap). fenders are not rolled or pulled, may consider it later.

Suggestions on tire sizes? I've seen 225/35/19 all around on one other member's A3, but it was a little more stretch than I like in the rear. Would I have major rubbing issues with 235/35/19 in the rear (or preferably, all around) ?

I realize this is old, but wouldn't a staggered set of wheels **** up your differentials?

[Ponto]

I realize this is old, but wouldn't a staggered set of wheels **** up your differentials?

Not to mention lack of ability to rotate?

[Ponto]

No problems at all.

Duude... 18x9 all the way around? Give me more info!

Currently trying to figure out wheels.

[cldub]

Duude... 18x9 all the way around? Give me more info!

Currently trying to figure out wheels.

Negative sir, only the back 2.

18x8 et31 up front
18x9 et35 in the back

They're for sale

[Ponto]

Negative sir, only the back 2.

18x8 et31 up front
18x9 et35 in the back

They're for sale

Hmm that does make me feel good though. Wheels I am looking at I either can do 18x8 all around or 18x8 et42 and 18x9 et45 So will need spacers.


Which wheels are those anyways and what you asking?

[cldub]

Hmm that does make me feel good though. Wheels I am looking at I either can do 18x8 all around or 18x8 et42 and 18x9 et45 So will need spacers.


Which wheels are those anyways and what you asking?

Andddd since I haven't had much success with a buyer, probably like $1k obo + shipping. I'd prefer local pickup, but I can ship I think.

[ceese]

Andddd since I haven't had much success with a buyer, probably like $1k obo + shipping. I'd prefer local pickup, but I can ship I think.

I hate dropped but on your car with those wheels - I approve.

[cldub]

I hate dropped but on your car with those wheels - I approve.

Thanks!

[Ponto]

Hmm Wondering if 9's all around are doable. Going to do a test fit one of these days at my buddies place.

But what do you all think? 18x9's, lowered on KW's (once i buy them)

Wheels will need spacers as the ET's for both are 43 I believe

[cldub]

Hmm Wondering if 9's all around are doable. Going to do a test fit one of these days at my buddies place.

But what do you all think? 18x9's, lowered on KW's (once i buy them)

Wheels will need spacers as the ET's for both are 43 I believe

What kind of look are you going for? How low will you be? Tire size?

[Ponto]

Tire size hasn't been decided, but not a rediculous amount of stretch. I am ok with a little bit.

Height wise, well not slammed. But definitely lowered. Hard to say, depends on what I can achieve.

The wheels I am looking at I can get 18x8 or 18x9. Staggered did cross my mind, but would be running the same tire size all around so I can rotate them easier with the Quattro and All.

[cldub]

Tire size hasn't been decided, but not a rediculous amount of stretch. I am ok with a little bit.

Height wise, well not slammed. But definitely lowered. Hard to say, depends on what I can achieve.

The wheels I am looking at I can get 18x8 or 18x9. Staggered did cross my mind, but would be running the same tire size all around so I can rotate them easier with the Quattro and All.

With my monoblocks I ran a 205/40. On the 8 up front there was no stretch, and the 9 in back had a good stretch, but not anything ridiculous. The 3SDM's I have on now are perfect imo with the 205/40 on the 8.5.

If you went with a 215/40 on a 9 I think you can still get away with being pretty low without running into any rubbing issues

[Ponto]

With my monoblocks I ran a 205/40. On the 8 up front there was no stretch, and the 9 in back had a good stretch, but not anything ridiculous. The 3SDM's I have on now are perfect imo with the 205/40 on the 8.5.

If you went with a 215/40 on a 9 I think you can still get away with being pretty low without running into any rubbing issues

Hmm alright well I won't be as low as you. Thinking I may lean towards the 8's or do 18x8 and 18x9 with 225 or 235's all around. KNow I will have to deal with some rubbing issues though. But I dont see the point in going wide if I am stretching and loosing grip anyways. We shall see. 225's did look good on the gti with 8.5 and 9.5