19x9 Wheel Fitment

lorryz

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Hi all,
I've been reading up on various wheel fitment threads and couldn't find a succinct answer for fitting 19x9 wheels to the front of an S3 8L.

Currently I think 19x9 et25 will work with 235/35/19 tires, the rim will poke slightly, but the tire should tuck back under the fender and it should clear shocks. However I'd like to be 100% certain before fully committing.

If anyone has any insight, could you please respond. Thanks.

Additional info - car is on Bilstein B8's and 25mm lowering springs, 18x8 at et20 which is flush to the fender lip.

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I’ve previously ran 19x8.5s all round on my S3, ET25 up front with 235/35s with no clearance issues, can’t see an extra 1/2” width effecting anything so long as the front camber is set to maximum on both sides.
 
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Thanks Jojo,
My measurements say it should work, but I don't want to get screwed by 1 or 2mm fowling the struts. + Measuring with the trusty ruler isn't always the most accurate.
 
Thanks Jojo,
My measurements say it should work, but I don't want to get screwed by 1 or 2mm fowling the struts. + Measuring with the trusty ruler isn't always the most accurate.
Just to make it clear, 19x8.5s clears the front struts with ET35, so 9j will easily clear with ET25 offset. I’ve ran 18x9.5s up front with ET7 offset to clear my front brakes, and it’s never caught my front arches.
 
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