1.8Steve

I am going to be getting some 17x8.5" wheels. I don't know if I want to get 215, or 225 rubber. 225 is the widest I want to go. I am thinking 215/45/17 rubber, so I have the stretched look.

is anyone running 17x8.5 wheels? if so can I see pics?

this will get more people looking:
<img src="http://www.escape.ca/~stevec/newa4/IMG_1225.JPG">

dbtong

i think that the 225's on an 8.5" wheel will give you the look you're after.

1.8Steve

actually, now that I think about it, I think I will do 215/45/17 front, and 245/40/17 rear!

dbtong

hmmm...different rolling diameters/look front and back. why?

1.8Steve

cause the wheels will be staggared. it's a euro thing

Bill In SoCal

Not sure different rolling diameters is the best thing you can do for quattro.

dbtong

oh, ok...i get it now. that's cool.

CraigB

Actually, it's an understeer thing, but if all you're into is looks...go for it.

Jon G

understeer = bad

1.8Steve

the difference side to side is the same, and front to rear difference is 0.3982%.....