quattro Digest, Vol 8, Issue 83

[Ti Kan]

ZSolt wrote:
> > I finally got tires for my 17" Avus style S4 wheels, but they are 
> > rubbing 
> > on the front struts. The wheel is turning, but not freely.
> > I am considering 5mm spacers. Any BTDT?

Larry C Leung writes:
> You will NEED spacers for those tires. (I'm surprised the 
> wheels turn at all). You can get H&R hubcentric spacers
> from TireRack. They work fine (BTDT).

You should also get 5mm longer wheel bolts along with the spacers.
Make sure you get the correct bolts with the ball seats to match the
OEM wheels.  I had good luck with obtaining these (and the spacers)
for a reasonable price from ECS Tuning ( http://www.ecstuning.com ).

-Ti
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