Phat rims on type44

[Christian O'Leary]

Looks good!  I'm running 15 X 7 1/2 BBS with 205/60s on my car with no
problems either.  No rubbing yet, but I just installed my springs so we'll
see what happens when they settle.  I'm seriously looking into "modifying"
my rear arches, something along the lines on tin snips and some plastic
flares.  I've test fitted the ones from a vw quantum, but they were a bit
too small.  Once I finish the flares, I plan on getting some spacers to push
the wheels out.  We shall see, first I need to finish up my d/v and resister
mods  (thanks Ben).  :)

http://myweb.cableone.net/jerk/sirhc/5ktq3.jpg

Chris


> Message: 1
> Date: Wed, 29 Jan 2003 15:19:29 -0500
> Subject: Phat rims on type44
> From: Thompson <carreragt at rennlist.com>
> To: <JordanVw at aol.com>
> Cc: <quattro at audifans.com>, "urq @audifans.com" <"">
>
> You guys want phat on a type44? This is the way I made mine fit. The
fronts
> work great w/o any mods, the rears needed creative flaring. My 8"x15 urq
> Ronal R8s with ET24 and 205/60-15 tires work awesome. Talk about making
the
> type44 handle. Wider IS better. Love the retro look. Who needs sway bars.
> Summer only of course. '93 urS4 winter 7.5x15 ET40 Speedlines on her now.
>
>  http://members.rennlist.com/rennwagen/ocho.jpg
>
> My old type44 '90 200 Avant had 7.5x15 MSW ET35 up front and the same rims
> machined back to ET40 on the rear without flaring. This was with 205/55-15
> Dunlop W10s and 2Bennett Spax adjustables w/Eibach springs. Good combo and
> ride.
>
>  http://members.rennlist.com/rennwagen/tsaudis.jpg
>
> I plan to use my Fuchs or Ronal R8s with 15mm H&R Trak+ spacers on my urq
> this next summer's hillclimb season with 205/55-15 and stock springs and
> ride height. I will let everyone know how this combo works.
>
> Regards,
> Thompson