question about Fuchs

[Larry C Leung]

Same set up as Chris' on an H&R lowered 200Q, though clearances
EVERYWHERE are tight with 205/55-16s. Will scrape on a tight U-turn if
you go hard, or if you corner hard with a full passenger load. 

LL - NY

On Tue, 23 Oct 2001 21:31:59 EDT JordanVw at aol.com writes:
>In a message dated 10/23/01 8:59:25 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
>ron_01056 at yahoo.com writes:
>
>
>> 
>>   Hello list,
>> 
>> 
>> I just bought a set of Fuchs for my 87 5ksq I was so
>> excited to get them and for the price I just could'nt
>> saie no 
>> got them from the local Audi tech but I have one
>> question
>> like I saied I was so excited that I just got them no
>> questions asked but now I have a concern and that is,
>>   I have a set of Audi BBS mesh rims on there now and
>> there 15x6" I've allso lowered the car a good bit with
>> a set of Eibach springs they lowered the car about an 
>> 1 1/4 in the rear I barley have room to stick my
>> fingers inbetween the tire and inside of the wheel
>> whell not to mention that a good part of the top of
>> the tire is inside the whell( out of view)
>>   and now from really taking a look at the Fuchs they
>> are 15x7" my question is, is there going to be any
>> rubbin that I have to be concerned with? The fronts
>> have plenty of room.
>> I know that the best way is to do it and see and that
>> it's hard to saie wether or not they will or not but
>> any lister who's got any info from personal experience
>> that would be great.
>> Thanks
>> Ron
>> 87 5ksq(original owner)220K euros,2c bbs,eibach
>> prokit,boge turbogas allround,strut brace, big brakes
>> 
>> 
>
>ive got the 16" A4 wheels on my '86 5kt , and there is no clearance 
>problems, 
>tho my car isnt lowered..
> ps, ron, ever heard of spellcheck?  :<)    just kidding , man :<)
>chris