17" 7J wheel offsets
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Birchall
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If you are sticking to 7J width hen ET42 may well fit without problems 4mm is a tiny amount and the clearance is more than that.
I have fitted wider than 8J wheels without rubbing and so that equates to an additional 0.5 inches closer to the wheel tub than standard (i.e. 12,7 MM, so 4mm is a third of that.
I am assuming that you will opt for something like 205 40 17 tyres?
Steve B
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Yeah the same size that the Sport 17" RS4s run was my thoughts. I was just a little concerned about internal clearance with the abs cables.
RS4s would be my preference as they are OEM for the A2, but I'd be concerned about buying buckled ones. I have a few different sets in mind though
RS4s would be my preference as they are OEM for the A2, but I'd be concerned about buying buckled ones. I have a few different sets in mind though
Birchall
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Hi,
It does happen, but it is rare that the ABS cables rub, especially if they are fitted correctly.
My 18" X 8J wheels with 215 width tyres have caused no problems, so you should be fine.
The RS4 wheels are very soft, especially on the inner rim and so there is a real chance of buckling, but they look amazing.
Steve B
It does happen, but it is rare that the ABS cables rub, especially if they are fitted correctly.
My 18" X 8J wheels with 215 width tyres have caused no problems, so you should be fine.
The RS4 wheels are very soft, especially on the inner rim and so there is a real chance of buckling, but they look amazing.
Steve B
Birchall
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I never like stating something relating to tyres and wheels as fact.
All I can say is that I believe it should be ok.
Remember that tyre size plays a huge part and even some tyres of the same size have thicker sidewalls than others or even a more rounded sidewall.
So the best I can say is that you should be ok. 205 40 17s are a tiny bit stretched on a 7.5J wheel but give the maximum clearance ( I have that exact set up on my wife's A2 so I obviously feel it is a safe combination (7.5J on a 205 40 17)
Steve B
All I can say is that I believe it should be ok.
Remember that tyre size plays a huge part and even some tyres of the same size have thicker sidewalls than others or even a more rounded sidewall.
So the best I can say is that you should be ok. 205 40 17s are a tiny bit stretched on a 7.5J wheel but give the maximum clearance ( I have that exact set up on my wife's A2 so I obviously feel it is a safe combination (7.5J on a 205 40 17)
Steve B
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ET 32 J7.5 on 205/45/R17 also no problems.
I'm with stock suspension.
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I have a set of FOUR 16-inch x 7J Audi TT wheels with Vredestein Wintrac Xtream 205/50 tyres fitted all less that 1000-miles; Suzy was sold earlier this week with 16-inch x 7J Audi TT wheels and summer tyres
The wheels I have that I will eventually advertise come the winter months cost me £770 for all FOUR wheels and tyres
As said before, in my own view the 16-inch x 7J Audi TT wheels with 205/60 tyres transform the car in both ride and handling and I think visually they're pretty neat, too - and the Vredesteins can be used all year round
PM me if they are of interest to you...
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Birchall
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By the way, I have recently become a huge fan of Vredestein tyres. I replaced my cheap 215 35 18s with Vredesteins and the difference was HUGE. MUCH quieter, improved grip and more compliant tyre walls improving comfort slightly.
The best tyres I have ever fitted to an A2 (In my opinion).
Steve B
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I have the sportrac 5 fitted - best tyres Iv ever owned - I researched them ALOT
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