definitive tire, wheel, and offset thread

[bakes]

yep, thx.....my concern is really around offset....does offset need to change from stock 30et if I go up to 265 tire width on 18x9?

Well, logic says you may want to go to an offset of 25 due to the increased width of your rim. By keeping the offset the same and widening your rim you'd be basically pushing the rim inwards. I'm not sure how much clearance the factory settings allow for on the inside. That being said, my 19*10's are using an offset of 25 with no rubbing so that implies a 9" rim would be fine without changing the offset.

[ttboost]

I just got new (used) sneakers too...

Volk VR G2. 19x9.5 ET29 (on all 4 corners) (stock RS4 size)
Michelin Pilot Super sport 275-30-19

No spacers and no rubbing...fit perfect
and I just lost 10lbs of rotating weight per corner

[repda503]

http://www.audizine.com/classifieds/...?product=80894

18x10 ET 33. I'm guessing ill need 5mm spacers but what do you guys think? Will they fit?

[johnnie27]

http://www.audizine.com/classifieds/...?product=8089418x10 ET 33. I'm guessing ill need 5mm spacers but what do you guys think? Will they fit?

not if you want a lowered ride height and like to push her in the bends and bumps

mine 19x9.5 et 30, 255/35/19...

will rub rears on extreme occasions (i mean very extreme) like air-bourne at 110 mph

[vas160s]

Would these fit? Says for audi RS6 but then disclosures in red say not for 4.2 V8...wtf

http://m.ebay.com/itm/301294347753?cmd=VIDESC&gxo=true

[lswing]

Would these fit? Says for audi RS6 but then disclosures in red say not for 4.2 V8...wtf

http://m.ebay.com/itm/301294347753?cmd=VIDESC&gxo=true

Odds are those will bend or crack under the weight, please for your sake don't put such cheap wheels on this car. I went with Hartmann Reps, although some mixed reviews, but have been solid. Around $1,000 for a set, and that's about as low quality as I would go.

[Other_Erik]

Would these fit? Says for audi RS6 but then disclosures in red say not for 4.2 V8...wtf

http://m.ebay.com/itm/301294347753?cmd=VIDESC&gxo=true

18x8 with 45 offset is going to rub those calipers something fierce. Would need major spacers (think 25mm+), and it's a narrow rim to begin with, so your tires would bulge out pretty far beyond the barrel. Highly not-recommended!

[milka]

I just got new (used) sneakers too...

Volk VR G2. 19x9.5 ET29 (on all 4 corners) (stock RS4 size)
Michelin Pilot Super sport 275-30-19

No spacers and no rubbing...fit perfect

Hey mate, I'm running stock B7 RS4 wheels with 255/35/19 tyres, the rims are actually 19*9 with a 29 offset not 9.5. Just to keep the numbers correct.