[s-cars] wheel package ?

[djdawson2 at aol.com]

Yes... tramlining is an important issue to consider when thinking about "plus" wheel sizes... as it seems to get worse with larger wheels and less sidewall.

The 255's work fine for me, but I did install camber plates... not so much for camber adjustments, but to be able to increase the caster.? Results of this were very good, with minimal tramlining on all but the worst roads.

Dave


-----Original Message-----
From: Lee Levitt <lee at wheelman.com>
To: djdawson2 at aol.com; rkaudifool at gmail.com; s-car-list at audifans.com
Sent: Wed, 16 Jul 2008 1:23 pm
Subject: Re: [s-cars] wheel package ?


Dave,?
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I'd agree with your tire sizing...or maybe 245/40/17 which may give less tramlining.?
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225s are too small on an 8" rim.?
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And unless I were driving on smooth roads in SoCal I would not run 18s.?
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There is a lot of controversy over whether larger wheels actually provide better handling. I believe that the 17" size actually gives the optimal balance between handling, ride, looks, etc. And the suspensions on the C4 were designed to work with the give that a sidewall on a 16" tire provides. You go too stiff and you're not working with the suspension and the natural sway of Miss Piggy.?
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Just my .02?
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Lee?
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At 02:02 PM 7/16/2008, djdawson2 at aol.com wrote:?
>I have not run 18's ever on the UrS, but rules should be similar for >any wheel?with an 8 inch width.? The correct offset for our cars is >35mm.? Using a 42mm offset is going to place the rubber inboard an >additional 7mm (a little over 1/4 inch).? I have a set of wheels >with a 38mm offset, and?they work fine.? 4mm more may not cause a >problem, but it will certainly look different, and may not give you >the "wide stance" or full wheel well look you may be seeking.?
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>The 225/40/18 tire size should be fine... having a diameter that is >very close to "normal."?
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>I believe H&R makes an 8mm spacer.? Combined with a 42mm offset, you >would be at 34mm.? This may be an option as well, and would likely >be much more visually appealing.?
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>The drawbacks... road noise, increased harshness... the usual as >wheel size increases.? Your suspension sounds like a fairly >compliant setup, so it may not bother you.?
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>I have always been partial to using 17x8's with 255/40/17 tires.? A >nice look, a good ride, and excellent handling for such a heavy car.?
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>Dave?
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>-----Original Message-----?
>From: ron kirkham <rkaudifool at gmail.com>?
>To: s-car-list <s-car-list at audifans.com>?
>Sent: Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:35 am?
>Subject: [s-cars] wheel package ??
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>Hello all,?
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>I hate to start a volitile thread like this, but I need to tap the list?
>wisdom.?
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>I have an opportunity to buy a full set of wheels and tires that are 18x8?
>with 42mm offset and currently have 225/40/18 tires mounted. I want to put?
>these on my 95 S6A.?
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>Will this offset and tire size work on my car??
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>I know many have said that an 18 is too big for these cars, but I'd love to?
>hear from anyone who may be running 18's, and get their thoughts. Other?
>than the obvious additional weight and additional cost to buy new rubber,?
>what are the drawbacks of running 18's? Are they just too big and look?
>goofy? Unfortunately, I won't have the luxury of test fitting before I buy?
>which would answer all my questions.?
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>The car has the Euro springs and Bilstein Sports, so it's about 1/2" lower?
>than stock. I don't track the car, so that is not a concern.?
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>Any thoughts appreciated.?
>?
>Ron?
>95 S6A?
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Lee Levitt?
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