Spacers for C7 A6 BiTurbo on 20"s

[AtotheK]

Just wondering if any of you are running spacers on your C7s?
And if so, what specifications you're running?
Any before / after pics would be great too...

Just planning a "beef-up" of the looks and looking for some info/thoughts etc.

 

[Rhyso]

I had H&R spacers on my A3 which I ran for apporx 4 years without issue. Only 10mm but they did the job nicely

When I saw this thread I looked ay my car and thought 'yeah it does need a bit of help'.........


DAMN YOU!!! Lol

 

[AtotheK]

Sure I haven't even got it yet and I'm spending money already!

 

[Rhyso]

Lol

Have a look at DPM Performance; Damian is a forum sponsor on here

 

[AtotheK]

Will do. Thanks

 

[Rhyso]

Did you get any further with finding some spacers after??

 

[AtotheK]

I've researched alright but I'm not taking delivery for 10 days or so. Once I do and get measurements I'll make the final decision... I'll keep you informed

 

[Rhyso]

I contatced DPM this afternoon

I got the 19's so not sure the difference in the offset but i was advised 10mm for the front and 15mm for rear
I just want a subtle widening

 

[AtotheK]

I'll probs go through DPM too. I just want to measure from the wheel arch in to the rim before I make the call. Car in UK port so not long to wait now...

 

[evans1089]

I've got 10" or 10.5" rears, cant remember which, and don't run spacers.

 

[AtotheK]

Meaty @evans1088

 

[evans1089]

Meaty @evans1088

Looks a little better when on lowest ride setting

 

[jojo]

Quite annoying that VAG has decided to increase the centrebore size! I have a load of spacers from my S3 in varying sizes between 5mm-25mm, and non can be used on my A6!

 

[AtotheK]

So hopefully someone can help...
I've measured up and from outermost tyre edge to outer wheel arch and what I get is 20mm front and 17mm rear. I was thinking 15mm spacer front which would suggest 12mm at rear to keep wheels evenly overhung front and rear...
The tears could take up to 15mm due to the wing wall being significantly thinner at the rears but I think evenness front to rear is probably more desirable?!
So I decided to call dpm performance to order H&R and he suggested that most would order 10 front and 15 rear... I can't get my head around this as then the tears will be pushed out to flush but the fronts will still be under by 10mm??!?!
Am I missing something here?
I feel like I'm going mad!
Any experience /thoughts /help gratefully accepted...
Thanks


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[jojo]

Bear in my you need a bit more front clearance to allow for the front wheels to turn. The complex multi link suspension means the wheels pivot in a different motion than you would think. Also, most wheels with tuck in a little at the top(increase in camber) as it compresses. I think 10/15mm is a nice compromise.

 

[TimM]

I found this the other day when asking the same thing. Might help to give an idea...

As I understand it he's put a 20mm on each corner and on the front at least I think it's a tad much. Think 15mm max on the front. Back doesn't look too bad but I would probably go 15mm all round.

http://www.audiworld.com/forums/a6-c7-platform-discussion-194/new-20mm-spacers-installed-2872638/

 

[Rhyso]

Front looks silly but the rear looks smart

I'll be going for just 15mm on the back; fronts on mine look ok but the rears are practically hiding in the arches!

 

[rjwojcik]

So I measured my standard wheels today and both the front and rears could do with approx 20mm to get the tyre side wall to allign with the arch. Any one else on here want to offer some advise before I commit to purchasing some spacers. I'm thinking of getting a pair of 15mm spacers and trying them on the front and rear before I buy the other two spacers.

 

[arsene]

I've got 10" or 10.5" rears, cant remember which, and don't run spacers. View attachment 83675

Hey, so the ET of your rims are 45?

I'm thinking about putting an ET25 8.5jx19 on my A6 C7 Allroad, with 255/45/R19 tyres. I did calculation and a 10" would make the rims stick out 19mm more to each side than a 8.5", so if your rims have ET45 my ET 25 8.5Jx19 rims will protrude as much as yours.