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Old 04-24-2011, 03:24 AM
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18x8.5 on et32 to et35 is a very nice look. If you are rolling on 245s.
Old 04-24-2011, 03:31 AM
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I really like the sidewall height of the 235x35s, but to run that sidewall on our car you really need to be rolling 19s or even better 20s. 20x8.5 with 235x35s et32 (like the oz hlt ultraleggeras..yum)
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audi tends to use the widest tire on the skinny rim. Makes it lighter overall.
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that change pushed the tire out an additional 11.5mm over stock.
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thanks, i think i'll go with some BBS-CH :-)
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