Perfect/ idea wheel sizing
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The ideal cosmetic wise would be as flush as possible without poking - the below is with that in mind.
8.5j ET45 front
8.5j ET40-35 rear
With 235/35 tyres on 19” rims.
I’m running ET45 with 8mm spacers on the rear and it would be capable of 10mm (this is pushing it a little) with -1.5 degree negative camber as I’m running.
This is on a sportback, the saloon can handle a lot more aggressive offsets.
8.5j ET45 front
8.5j ET40-35 rear
With 235/35 tyres on 19” rims.
I’m running ET45 with 8mm spacers on the rear and it would be capable of 10mm (this is pushing it a little) with -1.5 degree negative camber as I’m running.
This is on a sportback, the saloon can handle a lot more aggressive offsets.
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ET45 8.5x19 both front and rear but with 8mm spacer in the rear. With 235/35 Goodyear F1 Asy 3
Front: https://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/new-alloys-advice-please.376615/#post-3286883
Rear: https://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threa...to-your-8v-today.236518/page-207#post-3338343
I'm wondering how it would look with the 245/35 tyres on 19" rims. It would be closer to the arch, both due to the higher tyre profile and width, but would it poke?
Thanks for the information. Not sure if you know but is here a offset that would remove the need for a spacer in the rear?
YeH an offset of about et35-40 but where can you get staggered offset sets of wheels?
I’m not sure, I’ve seen Vossen offer staggered wheel sets. But I was getting my info then going to speak with company’s. I’m going to say the cheaper wheels you can’t but the more expensive one yes. But I haven’t looked in to this
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The wheel sizes and offset that the cars have on when they leave the factory and are designed to run.
Offsets will add stresses, prematurely wear wheel bearings plus **** up steering/suspension geometry and change the car's handling characteristics. So declare any mods to your insurers.
That’s why I don’t want spacers it shot my insurance up on my A3 and meant only specialist insures would only insure.
After fitting and kind of wheel or suspension modification or in fact alter anything suspension related. Even if it’s just remove a bottom arm and refit you should always get a alignment check carried out. So ******* up steering and suspension geometry shouldn’t be a issue
Plus ANY modification should be declare to insurance no matter how small. Anything that is different from how the vehicle left the factory.
After fitting and kind of wheel or suspension modification or in fact alter anything suspension related. Even if it’s just remove a bottom arm and refit you should always get a alignment check carried out. So ******* up steering and suspension geometry shouldn’t be a issue
Plus ANY modification should be declare to insurance no matter how small. Anything that is different from how the vehicle left the factory.
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I understand what you are saying but fitting wheels with a different offset has the same effect on geometry, radius scrub etc. as fitting spacers.
I know this isn't an insurance or springs thread, but I got <5cm suspension drop added onto my policy with admiral at renewal time for no extra cost.
When I tried to add, brakes, suspension drop and spacers with admiral. The underwriters wouldn’t insure me with spacers. Had to go with specialist insurance company.
It surly carrying out a proper 4 wheel alignment should eliminate any issues. And if any are raised then can be rectified by purchasing adjustable top mounts etc.
My original question was about size and offset not about insurance or suspension geometry.
It surly carrying out a proper 4 wheel alignment should eliminate any issues. And if any are raised then can be rectified by purchasing adjustable top mounts etc.
My original question was about size and offset not about insurance or suspension geometry.
May be here: https://www.ldprestige.co.uk/jantes...66-pol-mgm?vehicle=20504&custom=627944,627944
Choose "Customised Fitting" and you'll see more options. For instance you could buy ET45 for the front and ET35 or ET39 for the rear axle.
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Hi.
If anyone needs any help with insurance for wheel spacers then please feel free to drop me a line.
Regards,
Dan.
If anyone needs any help with insurance for wheel spacers then please feel free to drop me a line.
Regards,
Dan.
I don't think so. Since the rubber on my wheels is completely flush with the rim edge right now and there is some minor stretch 245 would be okay. I would be more concerned with the diameter/circumference since 245/30/19 is too small and 245/35/19 is too big.
The diameter of 245/35 is just 7 mm bigger than the 235/35, or 3,5 mm closer to the arch. The Audizine folks use this size on their saloons. I didn't see anyone with these tyres on a sportback though.
