[s-cars] Wheels and offsets, wheel alignment 93 S4

[LL - NY]

What Evan said. And, MANY a lister (including myself) has the same set-up,
and they even
track their cars. You really have no worries. Just make sure that you get
the alignment right
in the center of spec, rather than within tolerance.
 LL - NY


 On 11/16/05, Evan Levine <evan.levine at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Sam,
> We're going to be getting into opinions with this one, but in mine - 2mm
> is
> practically nothing. Also, 2mm less offset actually means 2mm further away
> from the car, not closer. If you had any concern about going wider in
> width,
> the 2mm difference is working in your favor not against you. But again...
> 2mm is really not a lot.
> If you're not hitting the track or anything like that I'd just go with
> factory spec alignment. Take it to a GOOD shop, let them know how you use
> the car and that tire wear is most important to you, let them run with it.
> Evan
>
> On 11/15/05, Sam Clarkson <sam at edgetoedge.co.nz> wrote:
> >
> > I have the opportunity to go from 71/2 X 16 ET 37 to 8 X 17 ET 35 on
> > my 93 S4 avant 6 speed. I wonder what 2mm less offset per side will
> > do on a rim that is 1/2" wider.
> > What do the gurus think???
> > Having swapped out the suspension (see my other posting) and maybe
> > changed my rims I will be getting the alignment done.
> > Is factory alignment considered the best or do you suggest other
> > settings, (these cars do seem to wear the inside fronts faster than I
> > would wish.)
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Sam Clarkson
> > Edge to Edge
> > P.O. Box 27
> > National Park 2653
> > Ph 0800 800 SKI (754)
> > http://www.edgetoedge.co.nz
> >
> > 94 S4 sedan 6 speed
> > 93 S4 avant 6 speed
> > 89 200TQA 5 speed
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