Quattro differing rim width and offset fitment ?

[Charlie Farley]

I have something in mind for the old bus but wanted to check with anyone else first before I go further with it.
On the Quattro varaints , if one was to run narrower rim width on the front and also different offset would there be any noticible change in handling, i'm not talking silly massive changes .
Currently running 8.5j width on an ET35 allround , but thinking 9j rear and 8.5j front with Et35 rear and ET 38 front.

any thoughts on the end result in this config, both 19" dia rims

cheers
rob

 

[OliNix]

Depends what size tyres you run. Aim for no more than 10% difference on rolling radius or it will ruin your centre diff.

I don’t see any problems so as you offset them correctly to clear everything.

19s will be tight but doable....

 

[Charlie Farley]

Thanks chap, i'm already on 19" diameter rims with 235/35 19 rubber .
don't want to stretch any further than that on a 8.5j rim but may have to rethink tyre width on a 9j rim.