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Do 4.2 rims fit a non-flared fender a6 body?

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Old 03-11-2004, 05:52 AM
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Default Do 4.2 rims fit a non-flared fender a6 body?

I have a '99 A6 2.8 and recently in one shot messed up 3 of my rims. I have an opportunity to get 2000 A6 4.2 rims. But 4.2 body has flared fenders. So will 4.2 rims fit a 2.8 body?
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I have 4.2 wheels (polished aluminum) on my 2.7T see my sig and picture poster.
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Default The wheels should fit but you probably want to run a narrower tire

than the 255/40-17s that come with the 4.2s if you are lowered. You might be able to run this tire size w/o any issues but you can run 235/45-17 tires and you should be ok.
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Curious - what tire size are you running with those wheels?
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Default 255/40/17s (they came with the OEM 4.2 tires). I have non-sport suspension...

... and no rubbing. Hard to say if they would rub if lowered. I may find out soon.
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How do I get to your picture poster?
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Very cool. They look great BTW!
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Thanks!
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Then what do you think would be a better choice for me: S4 or 4.2 rims?


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