[Biturbos4] RS4 wheels fit on S4?

[Quincy Chiang]

If these are indeed the 17x7.5 RS4-style wheels that came with the '01.5 A4 sport package, which I had btw, then their offset should be 45mm, same as stock S4 Avus wheels.  I didn't try fitting those wheels on my S4, but I'm pretty sure they'll fit, shouldn't need spacers or longer wheel bolts.  I've seen pics of S4's with them on AW.  

Quincy

----- Original Message -----
From: Grant <gfl1 at optonline.net>
Date: Monday, May 30, 2005 6:56 am
Subject: Re: [Biturbos4] RS4 wheels fit on S4?

> They buyer doesn't specify the offset, but I would guess its 35 
> mm,  
> which is 0.4" too far to the outside.
> If he then recommends a 10mm spacer (another 0.4", you'll be 
> dealing  
> with geometry that's WAY off, IMNSHO.
> 
> I would:
> 
> 1) avoid offset other than stock, which on a BiTurbo is 45mm (or 
> 43mm  
> in some cases)
> 2) NEVER use a spacer
> 3) Rarely buy wheels from someone who doesn't know what offset is, 
> but  
> claims to know what they fit
> 
> Let's face it, even the Tire Rack and other honest, reputable 
> shops  
> play this trick to a small degree - sellng 35mm offset 16" rims to 
> 
> clear our big front brakes.  But its still "wrong", increases 
> strain on  
> the suspension, changes scrub radius, and overall does nasty things.
> 
> 
> Now that I've ranted, I'm surprised that a 17" x 7.5" wheel won't 
> fit  
> the big brakes with stock offset of 45mm.
> 
> I'm also surprised that RS4 wheels are 17 x 7.5 (they're not)
> 
> Grant
> 
> 
> On May 30, 2005, at 12:36 AM, Adam Schwartz wrote:
> 
> > Hey all,
> > I sent this message the other day, but it didnt get through. 
> Maybe the  
> > server was freaking out?
> >
> > Anyway...
> >
> > Ive been looking at some new wheels and I have heard different 
> things  
> > on if they will actually fit. Anyone know for sure? Following is 
> an  
> > Ebay link to the wheels I am talking about - this auction the 
> guy says  
> > we need a 10mm spacer - yet I think I have heard others say they 
> are  
> > not needed.
> >
> > What say you group?
> >
> > Link:
> >
> > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? 
> > ViewItem&rd=1,1&item=7976989070&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT
> >
> > thanks,
> >
> > Adam
> >
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