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Will the 17' A8 5 spoke (similar to A4) wheels fit A4? they are 48MM? What do you think?

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Old 07-02-2002, 10:20 AM
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Default Will the 17' A8 5 spoke (similar to A4) wheels fit A4? they are 48MM? What do you think?

The pattern will fit 5 X 112 but how
about the width? 48mm?
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if 48mm is the offset, then they'll sit inside the fenders too far for my taste. 35mm is perfect.
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saw them on ebay too..polished, sweet..too bad won't fit right
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You can use spacers
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Default I heard it will fit without it.

I got 10mm H&R spacers anyways. IMO it looks perfect!

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wow, they stick out farther than my +35mm offset. something doesn't add up here.
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what tires do you use? size?
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Yep, on ebay... prob could get for 500 or so
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Mar, how did you do the lower grill mod like that or did you buy that ?
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Default I did it myself

For the mesh, I used expanded steel. I bought a 4'x8' sheet of it for about $12 from a local metal supplier.

Here is how to do it:
Remove your existing pieces. Cut out the horizontal "vents" so that the only left is the outer frame. Make sure to leave every part that clips in tact. Cut the mesh so that it fits, and use some JB Weld or another plastic adhesive to secure it in place. The new mesh lowers should just clip back into the bumper.


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