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Would 18X8 wheels w/ et43 offset fit on 2003 A6 2.7T

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Old 03-30-2004, 07:00 PM
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Default Would 18X8 wheels w/ et43 offset fit on 2003 A6 2.7T

Or would I need spacers, my current wheel is 17X7.5 et45.

I'm looking at the rs4 type from the s-line a4.
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Default I highly doubt that would clear. If the '03 2.7T calipers are the same size...

as on my car, you would need like 8mm or 10mm spacers to clear it.
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I'm also considering the RS6 18x7.5 winter wheel... not sure what the offset is though
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Default I think you are okay with 43mm offset

Stock has 45mm offset with a 7" wide rim. I think that the 43mm offset on a 8" wide rim is okay to clear the brakes calipers, but before you spend the money, call Gary at the Tire Rack. He knows what wheels fit what, and was a good source for consulting about fitment of wheels.

I was considering 17" 9-spoke RS4 wheels that were 17x7.5 with 43mm offset, and I was told that they would have been okay. I went with Avus wheels so my car would not mimic the new S-Line.

Good luck!
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