Tyre width

[Boydie]

Im in the middle of searching for new wheels for the A3

want something different and eye catching so im trying to stay away from the OEM look and go for a euro style rim

the likes of BBS, Keskin, Ronal etc...

I found out that some of the older Merc AMG rims have the same PCD and the offset if fine for the A3

pcd - 5x112
et - 52

the rears however are a massive 265/10.5"

i can see a problem occuring

anyone any idea what width i can get away with at the back without having to roll arches?

i dont want to roll arches at all!!

im getting FK coilovers too so im doubting this idea even more

thanks for the help

 

[Boydie]

ok forget it idea down the pan

 

[Tooks]

Can you get hold of 4 fronts? I presume the fronts were a more sensible size?

 

[Boydie]

yeah they are 8.5" or 8"

going to be tricky enough to source 4 fronts

plus they would prob need refurbed

 

[Covenant]

Well... no pain no gain. I'd go for it

 

[Boydie]

its soooooo tempting and looks well - i got a photochop done and i like them

the rears are actually 9.5" which is better than i thought

will 9.5" fit on the rear of the A3???