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Which wheel has a higher probability of rubbing the fender. Both wheels have 235-40-18 tire.

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Old 10-10-2008, 11:20 AM
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Default Which wheel has a higher probability of rubbing the fender. Both wheels have 235-40-18 tire.

8.5 ET 38 or 8.5 ET 45.
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Default uhh.. i .. uhh

well that's tough. Because the upper control arm is an issue, then the fender is the other one.

So you could choose more offset, but then you'll need to roll your fenders/raise your car if you're on coilovers

the rear i'm not sure about.
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Default 8.5 ET45 will be less likely to rub the fenders...

but surely the tires will touch the uprights.
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Does anyone here run 8.5 ET45 or 8.5 ET38 wheel? feedback?
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I'm running 18x8 ET40 and could have easily gone to a 235-40-18
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Default im running these with 235/40-18's (Kosei K1 TS)

not sure if that helps you any but on stock ride height there isn't any rubbing at all...but its a tight fit to say the least lol

18x8


Offset: 38mm
Backspacing: 5.94"
Bolt Pattern: 5-112
Rec. Tire Size: 225/40-18
Weight: 16.8lbs.
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Default Its that extra .5 width that has kept me quiet. I ran 8" et32 235/40/18 and rubbed on FENDERs some.

Almost no clearance b/n tire and rear upright too (like maybe slide a pencil through) That being said, I really don't think 8.5" et45 will work.

Why not just stick w/ 8" wheel or 225 rubber? (or BOTH)
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I'm on H&R sport springs and Bilstein sport shocks so there is at least 2 finger clearance
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I thought you were selling out on Audis?
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Default need an audi to sell first =)

and right now (at this moment) my heart = set on rs5 (if we get it) or b8 s4 avant =)
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