[V8] Wheels....again

[D Morralee]

Welcome Back Keith, nice to know that you are still around .... now all we kneed to do is get you a car Audi V8 :-) 
 
cheers
 
Superdave 
 

> From: KeithT1967 at aol.com
> Date: Sat, 18 Jun 2011 18:11:27 -0400
> To: v8 at audifans.com
> Subject: Re: [V8] Wheels....again
> 
> 
> Its been a long time since I posted on the V8 list so I'll say hello to 
> old friends and introduce myself to those I don't know.
> I'm Keith Tackett, formerly of Audi Connection/ German Auto Connection. 
> Owned two V8's and have worked on quite a few more than most people have ever 
> seen. ;)
> Adding to the wheel discussion.. first I'll correct a misspost I read 
> earlier. The V8 was available in Europe with 15, 16, AND 17" wheels... 17" 
> Bolero 10 spoke wheels were the standard wheel on the 6 spd 4.2 sport models. The 
> only body change Audi made was to replace the front fender liners for extra 
> clearence. Wheels as wide as 8.5 inches are not an issue either, properly 
> offset no fender rolling is required.
> As for a wheel fitting a UFO car, the offset isn't the big issue. The UFO 
> cage has a very pronounced bulge close to the hub. This means the wheel 
> cannot taper toward the hub area till very close to the center. Otherwise you'll 
> need spacers. Which wheels fit UFO's is a hit or miss situation. You can 
> either find what someone else has already tested or make a pattern from your 
> car and test fit it to wheels you like, assuming you can find some in stock 
> somewhere close. 
> Good Luck!
> KT
> Gentleman:
> 
> 
> 
> I am itching to replace the stock wheels on my 1990 and have emailed with 
> some of you off the list about it but have to admit I am more confused then 
> ever. I'd really like to buy the right wheels first time out. I've been 
> reading the archives back to 2004 and see that this has been a topic of 
> conversation many times. However, there doesn't seem to be agreement on what fits and 
> what doesn't. I've seen some pictures of your beautiful V8s and know it can 
> be done so....
> 
> 
> 
> Here is my deal:
> 
> 
> 
> The car definitely has UFOs. I'm not a particularly aggressive driver, so a 
> comfortable ride is preferred over the aesthetics of a super large wheel. 
> That said, probably 16" wheels would do. If that cuts down on tire choices 
> too much, then I guess I'd be willing to get 17' wheels. It was suggested to 
> me to stick as close to specs as I could - so find a wheel that is et35. But 
> now I've read in the archives that wheels with that offset may not go over 
> the UFOs. I liked the idea of sticking with specs and not using spacers but 
> am I going to be able to do this? And, in addition (this might be a silly 
> question but...) Can I trust the local folks mounting the tires and wheels to 
> figure out the spacer thing?
> 
> 
> 
> Your suggestions will really be appreciated.
> 
> 
> 
> Dee
> 
> 1990 V8 pearl
> 
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