Question about new alloys/tyres

[zseano]

Decided to treat myself to some new alloys and was looking at the RS4 alloys. Now my question is, i've seen some RS4 alloys which come with tyres fitted 225 / 40 / 18. I drive an Audi A3 2.0T Fsi Quattro and the current tyres are 225 / 35 / 17 - will the new tyres fit ok and not rub etc?

 

[Kelza]

Hi there first check the off set in side the alloy standard off set is et54 ,lower the off set the wider the alloy ,18 inch tyres are fine as 225/40/18 ..

 

[Rob-Quattro]

As above. My a3 came with 225/40/18 as standard just make sure its the right ET.

 

[zseano]

Thanks for the help so far The offset is 47, will this be ok?

 

[crunchie]

Decided to treat myself to some new alloys and was looking at the RS4 alloys. Now my question is, i've seen some RS4 alloys which come with tyres fitted 225 / 40 / 18. I drive an Audi A3 2.0T Fsi Quattro and the current tyres are 225 / 35 / 17 - will the new tyres fit ok and not rub etc?

Should your current tyres not be 225/45/17??
You should be looking for an ET between 42-50ish

 

[zseano]

Should your current tyres not be 225/45/17??
You should be looking for an ET between 42-50ish

Oops, just re-looked at my wheels and noticed they were 225/45/17 :L thanks for that.

Might have to go ahead and treat myself to some new alloys then

 

[crunchie]

Use this to make sure you get the right ones.

Wheel Offset Calculator