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Old 04-20-2003, 11:31 AM
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Default Bought used wheels w/ tires, Any way they will fit??

They were previously on an A8, 18 x 8 Momo wheels, with nearly new Potenza S-03 tires, but they are 245/45-18.. is there any possibility they will fit, or will I have to mount new tires?? I would prefer to get some use out of them if possible.
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if you roll your fenders and use wheel spacers sure they will fit.
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what's the offest?
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Default do you know what the offset is? if not your answer may be very wrong.

A8 wheels factory sport pkg wheels have an offset that's a full cm more inset. They fit on A4's fine but don't look the best without the use of a spacer. In this guys case, if the wheel is an offset between 35-32 or so, the wheel will sit clean along the fender, but the tire will cause rubbing. Spacer wouldn't help. Especially since they are 245 S03's THat puts them in the almost 255 category. No way it would fit on an A4 without flared fenders
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Default you're speedo will be off due to the larger rolling diameter

not sure if they'd physically fit tho. I'd get new tires if I were you.
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I am guessing I would want to use my stock springs as well, vs. my Vogtland springs?
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Default I don't know, but I am sure I could find out. They originally were on a MB S320, then A8..

So maybe stock offset for the Mercedes
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Good excuse to start looking at widebody kits? Any suggestions on some?
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Default I have 19" BBS CHs w/ 245 Toyo Proxes

Needless to say my car looks sick, especially from the rear because of the width. My fenders are slightly rolled, but I would try them, I think you'll be happy with the result.

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