[s-cars] wider wheels - opinion

[Ken Ng]

Also keep in mind that the UrS4/6 is prone to camber
problems (particularly in car with suspension
modifications) and with an extra-wide tire this will
be accentuated.

With all due respect, anything over 245 on a rim wider
than 17x 8 inches is money down the drain and a
performance handicap (unless you spend really big
bucks on 17inch+ forged wheels). Not to mention that
you will probably experience tire rub up front with
anything bigger than 255/40/16. Don't forget, the
UrS4/6 is a 4000lb car, unless you buy superior cast
or forged alloy wheels you are risking damage to your
wheels and therefore suspension.

For the money the best wheels for the UrS4/6 are the 5
spoke forged alloy ronal rims that were an option on
the early S4 and standard on the 95S6. They weigh
16.5-17lbs each, cost $200-300 eac for a good used set
and you'd have to spend at least 4-5 times that for an
equally strong and light wheel from any reputable
manufacturer (BBS, HRE, Kinesis, etc.)

Personally, i would consider such large wide tires
cosmetic modifications and do not add to driving
pleasure or performance. The same money could be put
into a big brake kit or suspension upgrade instead.

Just my 2 cents worth.

Cheers,
Ken


Trevor writes:

> Has anyone modified there fenders so that they could
fit something
> bigger than 255's under the wheel wells.  Is it that
simple "rolling
the
> fender wells"  or are some other modifications
needed.  I have seen
some
> articles on the MTM RS2/RSR where they put 10 inch
rims on the front
of
> the car with 265 or 275 tyres.  I don't what to go
to the extreme's
of
> the Black Beast, but I would be interested to try
and fit 275's on
the
> front and rear of the car.  To this end what is the
largest lightest
rim
> and offset for our cars.  Can we fit a 9-10" rim
under the fender
wells
> withought modifications?





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