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Old 12-13-2004, 12:26 PM
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Default tire fitment help please

early '99 a4 1.8t fwd
i just got some tein springs and they supposedly lower the car 2.4 inches up front and 1.9 in the back
would 245/40 on a 17" 8" 35 rim fit? Im willing to roll fenders if needed, but I wanna know if it will be necessary first

oh and ive removed alot of weight from the car in the front and back, and with stock suspension, the rear looks pretty high up, so the car prolly wont be much lower than stock in the rear. The front has had the airbox and all engine covers removed also the firewall seal has been removed and the cover to the battery/ brake fluid/ wiper area has been removed. lighter battery has also been installed and a good deal of the front bumper has been removed.

thanks for the help
Old 12-13-2004, 12:39 PM
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Default You probably rub the uprights on the suspension.

Why do you want that much tire anyhow? 225/45-17 is the proper size. You have a lot of power?
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yes to the power issue. Im running the stock 15" rims with 215s and i get tire spin very easily
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Default wheelspin isnt a big issue its just handling in general. I want to be able to push the car harder

not interested in drag racing, more of road racing, having the wider rubber will help keep the car planted better, and hopefully increase the G's that the car is capable of handling
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