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Old 08-16-2000, 11:10 AM
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Default Bummed. AEZ rims in 17" won't clear my brake upgrade. Other choices?


I am doign the BIRA stage 2 upgrade to my car soon. It uses S4 rotors and BoxsterS/Turbo 4-pot monoblock calipers.

Unfortunately, as much as I love the look of the AEZ rims (especially the Radons, Meow!), their spokes are cast back close enough to the mounting flange on the 17s that they will foul the caliper. I don't want to run spacers, and I would beat to hell 18s here on the mean streeets of Austin.

So its back in the hunt for me.

Any recommendations? Ace Lolas?

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Old 08-16-2000, 12:04 PM
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Default BBS RC or RK will clear anything. Also OZ Supertourismos, Oettinger RE's...

Really anywheel with a 35mm offset and spokes that run to the edge of the rim (all of the AEZ rims spokes go inward which limits caliper clearance). Also, anywheel that fits the S4 will work too because it had HUGE brakes.

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Default Here you go:

<b>5 and 6 Spoke Wheels</b>
17X7.5 ATP S5
17X8 ATP RIVA
17X8 BBS RMII
17X8 FITTI Polaris
17X7.5 MM SPIDER

<b>10+ Spoke Racing/DTM Wheels</b>

17X7.5 ATP SPA (machined lip)
17X8 BBS RC
17X8 BBS RK
17X8 BBS RKII
17X8 BBS RWII
17X8 BBS RXII
17X8 Mille Miglia Emotion
17X8 MODA R3 ***NEW***

<b> Flush or Disc Style Wheels</b>
17X8 OZ OPERA
TGF AX


Hope fully this helps, as far as what I can offer to help you out on clearance.

Call me with any questions or more info!<p>If placing an order call me direct, or if ordering online, list "Eddie ext 369" as your Previous Contact and I will help process the order for you!

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Old 08-16-2000, 12:39 PM
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Default Damn, Homie, I was just blasting you an E-mail, and you beat me to it! Thanks!

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Default Eddie, for your future reference...

... the O.Z. F1 Racing Multipiece in 18x8 will fit over the Alcon B-type brake upgrade on the A4 without spacers. Also, these same wheels will fit over the Brembo 993 brake upgrade on the A4 with a 5mm offset spacer.

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Default Thanks Cameron!

<p>Call me direct to order, or list "Eddie 369" as your previous contact if you order online so I can track it for you!
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