hathawa

I just got a new S4 and need to get a set of wheels and snow tires.
The set of wheels that came on the car are 8x18 w/ 47mm offset.
The set that I'm thinking of getting are refinished B6 6-spoke
wheels that where on circa 2004 S4s which are 45mm offset. The two parts guys that I spoke with at the dealership were not sure they would clear the calipers. Is that true? What is the minimum offset wheel that I can use? Thanks.

Barry

mhs525

I believe the center bore changed on the B8 (increased) so previous generations wheels won't work without spacer rings

Goony

Not quite. The previous bore is smaller so rings won't help. That said, you should be able to run as low as ET35 with the proper bore. For my snows, I bought the Alzors at ET45.

benoa

Wheel offset alone does not guarantee a given clearance for brake callipers. My OZ ET 48 fits perfectly while some BBS ET 45 did not.

mhs525

You're right I have it backwards. Older model wheels have a smaller center bore.