Fitment Question: A6 4.2 Wheels/Tires on A6 2.8 Avant?
05-02-2004, 06:46 AM
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Fitment Question: A6 4.2 Wheels/Tires on A6 2.8 Avant?
I may have an opportunity to purchase a set of wheels and tires from a 1999 A6 4.2, for my 1999 A6 Avant 2.8.
I currently have the stock 16" x 7" wineglass style wheels with 225/50-16 tires (205/55's came standard, but I did a "plus zero" upgrade last year).
The A6 4.2 wheels are the earlier radially slotted style 17" x 8" (35mm offset) with 255/40-17 tires.
The bolt patterns are the same, of course, but the A6 4.2 and S6 Avant came with flared fenders, which my Avant doesn't have.
Do you think the larger tires will fit without rubbing issues? Thanks for your advice!
I currently have the stock 16" x 7" wineglass style wheels with 225/50-16 tires (205/55's came standard, but I did a "plus zero" upgrade last year).
The A6 4.2 wheels are the earlier radially slotted style 17" x 8" (35mm offset) with 255/40-17 tires.
The bolt patterns are the same, of course, but the A6 4.2 and S6 Avant came with flared fenders, which my Avant doesn't have.
Do you think the larger tires will fit without rubbing issues? Thanks for your advice!
05-02-2004, 07:13 AM
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Check out my picture poster. I have them on a 2.7T.
In aperfect world, the 4.2 wheels with 235 series tires would be best. The 255s are VERY close to the fender edge and with a lowered suspension, there is a good chance of rubbing.
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One more question then...
My 1999 A6 Avant is essentially stock, and I have no plans to lower the suspension in the near future. The A6 4.2 17" wheels I want to buy have the 255's on them right now.
Are those 255's in your pictures, or 235's? It looks like if I stick with the stock ride height and 255's, I'll have no problem, correct?
Thanks for your help!
Are those 255's in your pictures, or 235's? It looks like if I stick with the stock ride height and 255's, I'll have no problem, correct?
Thanks for your help!
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I got a lot of flack from the guys at the tire store...
They insiste4d it should get the stock size, but I had checked it out, and I've had no fitment problems at all. My suspension is stock, so I don't know if a sport suspension height would cause problems.
I couldn't afford new wheels and tires at the time when my old tires were dying. Actually, the main reason I wanted the tires wider than the wheels was to minimize the curb rash my wife was accumulating!
The wider stance helps the appearance a lot -- especially from the rear. No significant issues with hydroplaning, snow traction, etc. If you are very sensitive to tire noise, I guess you could detect a slight difference, but I haven't. I replaced my old all-season Michelins with new all-season Michelins, so there wasn't any difference in tire tread either.
Overall, a very good move. I'd recommend it.
I couldn't afford new wheels and tires at the time when my old tires were dying. Actually, the main reason I wanted the tires wider than the wheels was to minimize the curb rash my wife was accumulating!
The wider stance helps the appearance a lot -- especially from the rear. No significant issues with hydroplaning, snow traction, etc. If you are very sensitive to tire noise, I guess you could detect a slight difference, but I haven't. I replaced my old all-season Michelins with new all-season Michelins, so there wasn't any difference in tire tread either.
Overall, a very good move. I'd recommend it.