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09-08-2010, 12:35 PM
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Question for Gary@TireRack.....
Will wheels from a B5 S4 fit/work/clear the brake calipers on a B8 S4?
Offset on the B5 wheels are 33. Not sure what the offset on the B8 OEM wheels are but I am looking at the B5 wheels for track use on the B8.
The wheels in question are Flik Justice wheels 18x8 ET33
Offset on the B5 wheels are 33. Not sure what the offset on the B8 OEM wheels are but I am looking at the B5 wheels for track use on the B8.
The wheels in question are Flik Justice wheels 18x8 ET33
09-08-2010, 05:40 PM
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Do you plan to bore out the center?
09-09-2010, 06:53 AM
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09-13-2010, 10:23 AM
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The spoke curvature will have more of an affect on brake caliper clearance, so it would not be possible to predict brake clearance just based on the wheel specs. Normally I'd suggest bolting one on to check clearance, but with the center bore of teh wheel being too small, thats going to be difficult!
09-13-2010, 10:27 AM
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The spoke curvature will have more of an affect on brake caliper clearance, so it would not be possible to predict brake clearance just based on the wheel specs. Normally I'd suggest bolting one on to check clearance, but with the center bore of teh wheel being too small, thats going to be difficult!
Guess I'll look for something else. Thanks.
09-13-2010, 03:44 PM
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Indeed, it was worth a shot asking! Sometimes that differing Audi center bore of 66.6 can cause issues so, for those of you with B8's buying used Audi wheels (OEM or Aftermarket) when in doubt, doing some sort of test fit will help you stay safe!
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09-20-2010, 04:21 AM
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Yes, we have a good variety of wheels in a that fit this car with no problem. To view them, select the "premium plus" version of the car instead of the "prestige package" at our online wheel search here :
Wheels
http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AR8&...eels/index.jsp
For winter tires, use size 245/40R18. Top choices in that size would include the Bridgestone Blizzak LM60 and Dunlop Winter Sport 3D.
For a package price, simply add both the wheels and tires to the shopping cart. The web site will add the two prices together and include mounting and balancing for no charge.
Wheels
http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AR8&...eels/index.jsp
For winter tires, use size 245/40R18. Top choices in that size would include the Bridgestone Blizzak LM60 and Dunlop Winter Sport 3D.
For a package price, simply add both the wheels and tires to the shopping cart. The web site will add the two prices together and include mounting and balancing for no charge.
10-01-2010, 08:11 AM
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clearence ?
Hi Gary,
Interested in the Bridgestone H/L Alenzas 255/55-19, for my 07 Q7 3.6 premium with 19" factory wheels? Noticed Pirellis 255/55-19 are installed on some new Q7's. Looking to replace my Goodyears LS2 265/50-19. New tires seems to be about an inch larger, will clearance be a problem?
Interested in the Bridgestone H/L Alenzas 255/55-19, for my 07 Q7 3.6 premium with 19" factory wheels? Noticed Pirellis 255/55-19 are installed on some new Q7's. Looking to replace my Goodyears LS2 265/50-19. New tires seems to be about an inch larger, will clearance be a problem?
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