will 38MM offset fit an audi 5000cstq?

[JordanVw at aol.com]

In a message dated 10/25/00 11:37:02 AM Eastern Daylight Time, 
de at aztek-eng.com writes:

<< >i had A8 38mm  16" wheels on the front of my '86 5kt, fit great
 
 Ah, but how about the rear? Rear fender rubbing is the first
 point of interference on these cars when one starts reducing
 the offset from the stock 45 mm. But tire size, wheel width
 and lowering also affect the outcome so the answer to the
 38 mm question is not a simple yes/no. More like "expect
 problems >>

with stock ride height, and stock 205 55 16 tires, the 38mm offset A8 wheels 
will fit on the rear, albeit close, but dont rub.  i ran A8 (38mm) wheels on 
the front, and A4 (45mm) wheels on the rear (they look the same, both 5 spoke 
16") on my '86 5000 turbo.  worked great.  but both A4 or A8 wheels will fit 
all the way around if you havent lowered your car.
chris