Wheel offset question. I'm about to buy 17" by 8.5" with a 35S offset - will these fill the wheel
02-13-2001, 09:14 AM
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Wheel offset question. I'm about to buy 17" by 8.5" with a 35S offset - will these fill the wheel
well? I know the offset is critical for the
way a wheel fills the wheel well - I'd like wheels
that fill it perfectly. Also, what width tires
should I get with 8.5" wide wheels?
way a wheel fills the wheel well - I'd like wheels
that fill it perfectly. Also, what width tires
should I get with 8.5" wide wheels?
02-13-2001, 09:42 AM
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Depends, but yes.
The Eibach pro-kit and Neuspeed sport springs (shox.com) as well as the Audi/Eibach (clairparts.com) sell for under $300 a set and you can get Bilstein Sports for under $600 a set (shox.com)
02-13-2001, 09:51 AM
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Definitely. There's an H&R/Bilstein Group Buy going on right now through Supreme Power Parts...
call Eric at SPP 714-632-1951. Tell him Justin told you to call about the AudiWorld suspension group buy.
The H&R springs are $209 a set, and the Bilstein Sport Struts are $449 a set. After installation and an alignment, you'll be right around $1000.
BTW, you should wait a week or two until the springs settle before getting an alignment.
The H&R springs are $209 a set, and the Bilstein Sport Struts are $449 a set. After installation and an alignment, you'll be right around $1000.
BTW, you should wait a week or two until the springs settle before getting an alignment.
02-13-2001, 10:32 AM
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I have Projektzwo in the same size and offset....
I have been running 235/40R17's. They do overhand the lower part of the fenders by maybe a 1/4". Suggest the Audi mud guards to cover that overhang. I've also considered going with 245/40's as the diameter would be closer to stock.
02-13-2001, 10:41 AM
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Oh boy, I ordered 225/45 R17
are those going to be too small in width?
I was hoping for a little sidewall protection.
Also, I figured the 45 profile would be perfect -
I'm running 205/55 R16 right now. Please let me
know so I might be able to change my order in time.
I was hoping for a little sidewall protection.
Also, I figured the 45 profile would be perfect -
I'm running 205/55 R16 right now. Please let me
know so I might be able to change my order in time.
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02-13-2001, 10:49 AM
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Re: Oh boy, I ordered 225/45 R17
I've seen others on this board run the 225/45 even on 8.5" rims. To be honest though, even the 235's don't give the protection that I would like. That's another reason as to why I considered the 245's. However, I've been unable to determine if I would have clearance problems with the 245's. I don't think I would, but with that doubt and the fact that Tirerack has the 235's on sale in the HTRZ II's that I use, I'm going with 235's again... which I'll probably order this Friday.
02-13-2001, 10:53 AM
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Well, I definitely want the protection, so I'll be getting the 235's - I don't want to experiment
with 245's if there's a chance they won't work
There's still the question of what profile though-
I ordered the 45's - should I have gotten a lower profile tire, like 235/40? I appreciate your help.
There's still the question of what profile though-
I ordered the 45's - should I have gotten a lower profile tire, like 235/40? I appreciate your help.