[s-cars] yet another rim question...

[Lee Levitt]

Tom writes:
>
> ok, two part rim question.
> part one.  Will TT rims fit our cars ?

Nope.

>
> part two.  How to make certain aftermarket rim hubs fit our cars ?
>
> I had planned to get my OE rims refurbed and while at it, they
> were going to polish the entire rim inner to outer rather than just the
outer
> lip (just to be different).
> Problem is the $$$ is getting out of hand so I've decided to look at
> aftermarket. Now I know if I go to a tire rack type place and say I have a
> 94 S4 they'll say ok, here's what you have to select from but,  I've also
seen some nice 18"s in
> 5x112 with either et35 or 40 but they don't show as listed for
> our cars. The only reason I can think of is the hub....
>

Price 18" tires. You'll be back at 17"s in no time :)

Bolt patterns for Audis and a few other vehicles (MB) are the same, but the
center hole diameter is different. Some manufacturers put a "spacer" in to
make sure that the hole ends up being the right size.

Lee
'95.5 S6 avant
'96 A6 quattro avant