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07-03-2000, 09:36 AM
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Hello all, I am new to the forum and would like to introduce myself. I'm Howard 33 from the Ft. Lauderdale area and I have put an order in for an A4TQM. I have always owned Volkswagens until now. I am a big fan of euro cars period.
My question is this. I am instaling a German tuners wheels on my car... How wide can I go?
They will be 17" I saw 16/9" on an A2 Jetta 4 door and they fit!!! These wheels range from 17/7,
17/7.5, 17/8, 17/8.5 and 17/9. These rims are deep and I love the look. Just not sure how deep I can go. Thanks!
My question is this. I am instaling a German tuners wheels on my car... How wide can I go?
They will be 17" I saw 16/9" on an A2 Jetta 4 door and they fit!!! These wheels range from 17/7,
17/7.5, 17/8, 17/8.5 and 17/9. These rims are deep and I love the look. Just not sure how deep I can go. Thanks!
07-03-2000, 09:51 AM
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It'll depend on the offset...
...but you should be able to go 17x8.5. IMO, 17x7.5 tucks in perfectly (ET35). 17x8 (ET35) fits well also and looks a bit more aggressive. HTH.<p><a href="http://www.users.uswest.net/~craiger/a4main.htm">
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07-03-2000, 10:11 AM
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Re: It'll depend on the offset...
so what offset should I be looking for? If I want to go as big as possible 17/9 is awesome but 17/8.5 might do... but I want to get the correct offset either way... I dont want fouling or rubbing with a 1 to 1 1/2 drop.
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07-03-2000, 10:19 AM
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Ronal R-28s are 17x8.5 ET34; this offset is known to work.
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07-03-2000, 10:27 AM
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Re: It'll depend on the offset...
I have Projektzwo in 17" x 8.5" and a 35ET. I also have the stock sport suspension. There is no rubbing, but the tires to overhang the fenders toward the bottom of the wheel arches, by about 1/4". You may want to consider getting mud guards to protect the paint. I'm running 235/40 R17 tires.
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07-03-2000, 11:22 AM
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Re: It'll depend on the offset...
O.K. I just called the guy and he says the offset is 35. He says go with the 17/7.5 YUK!
What do you guys think? 17/8.5? please consider the 1 to 1 1/2 drop.
What do you guys think? 17/8.5? please consider the 1 to 1 1/2 drop.
07-03-2000, 01:42 PM
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definitely go 17x8.5 if you want a very aggressive look. If conservative, go 7.5.
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Ft Lauderdale huh? I live in Aventura- which dealer?
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