Wheel offset question

[Chris Thorp]

On Nov 2, 2006, at 4:01 PM, Taka Mizutani wrote:

> Let me just make sure I understand you- you have 0.25" clearance  
> for your
> brakes having test fitted the wheels you are buying?
>
> If that is correct, then you are FINE. :-)
>
> The 15mm offset difference will not be too much to worry about. It  
> will affect
> your scrub radius (I don't understand this, but I'm sure someone  
> can explain).
> Other than that, no big deal.
>
> Two things to check, though- much heavier wheels will affect your  
> ride quality
> significantly; and your alignment is the most important factor in  
> proper tire wear.
>
> ET30 would be pretty common for front wheels for big MBZs- S-Class  
> and the like.
> ET32 is the OEM offset for a bunch of MBZ wheels, I'd make sure  
> that you don't
> have a staggered set (rear ET13 won't fit w/o modification and  
> staggered wheels
> are really not right for an Audi in terms of handling and the look).
>
Taka,

Thanks for your helpful advice!  :-)  I'll have to double check the  
possibility of staggered offset, but they were sold as a set of ET30  
wheels.  I imagine ET13 would really look dorky on an Audi.  And,  
more rear stability is the /last/ thing my A6 needs...

I'm guessing that the wheels are about the same weight, at least when  
loading them into my trunk so things should be good.  Thanks again!

-Chris