what to do

[sash]

Got a bit of a dilemma.

Got some BBS CH 18" x 8.5 et35 that im thinking of selling. They do not fit well on my B5 s4 saloon, i get slight rubbing on the front passenger arch at full compression, ie when taking a tight corner fast.

Took it down to QST who fitted some H&R coilovers (what a transformation), they told me that s4s passenger side wheel sticks out about 5mill more than drivers side. Apparently this is quite common, i was shown another yellow s4 with the same problem (that didnt have 8.5s on though so it wasnt sticking out past the wheel arch)

Anyway, a few options have been offered up as a solution to the rubbing.

1. Roll the wheel arch
2. Lower profile tyres up front
3. Change my alloys for less wide ones

Dont really like the idea of 1 but have not ruled it out.

Dont mind doing 2 but what if i get a flat, what tyre should the spare have?

I see 3 as the last resort, unless i can get a good price for my hardly used BBS CH with goodyear F1s.

Any suggestions or comments would be much appreciated?

 

[Markey]

If you get low profile run flat tyres a little more expensive but you will not need to have a spare spacifically for them as i think that you can do about 50 miles or so at slowish speeds, i have these they are very good...

 

[sash]

Whats the performance like on the run flats.

 

[ImolaS4]

My advice: Find a good shop to do the rolling. So many of my buddies have had their S4 fender's rolled and they have no issues whatsoever with 19's and dropped suspensions via coilovers. I think you should do the rolling and be done with all the other worries; too many variables and choices to worry about. BTW: My fenders are getting rolled in two weeks, too. I have FK Silverline Plus coilovers with a 1" drop all around and I'll be going to 18's after the rolling.

 

[Markey]

Very good performance, they are great in the dry and in the wet, well worth it for piece of mind.