jjm

Looking to go to a 17inch wheel for my 98.5 a4qms. Which is the correct/ most appropriate offset? Seems like people run everything from 45(stock) to 35. The BBS RC that audi sells are 43 as are the new RS4 style (in believe). Is 43 the number to go with?, why?, why not? Thanks in advance.
-jjm

Rob O

Even then, you should be carefull if your car is lowered or if you plan on running 235 tires, rather than OE 225 size.

Personally, I think 38-40 is perfect for 8" width, 35-38 for rims 8.5" wide. Of course, if Audi is spec'ing their BBS at ET43, that must be good too. : )

The reason you see so many people with ET 35 is that it's a common aftermarket offset, covering a wide range of applications.

msquared

I'm in the same boat, looking for a 17" for my 1998 A6 2.8 Quattro. Would a 17 x 7.5 et35
be fine with a 225/45/17? I absolutely want NO rubbing and don't want anything sticking
out of the wheel well....

Help?

jasonelise

i am using a 18/8.5 with et 45 works fine w/225 40 18 tires

Rob O

I had about a credit card's thickness of clearance between the back tire and rear suspension arm. Never rubbed, but it was damn close.

So you're running an inch wider than stock rim (OE 17" which is 17x7.5) and the same offset, but it doesn't touch *anything*, ever? That's impressive. : )