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Re: Wheels for '87 4kcsq
Mark L. Chang writes:
> quoting Ti Kan:
> All 4000 sedans have 4-bolt wheels. The early cars have 100mm bolt circle
> whereas the later ones 108mm. The Fuchs wheels that were optional on
> the Urquattro and 5KTQ come only in the 5x112mm pattern, so they won't
> fit 4000s. If you want bigger wheels for the 4000 you would have to go
> after-market. I was lucky to buy a set of 15 inch Ronal R8 wheels in
> 4-bolt form when they were still available. These are the same design as
> the factory wheels (used in various forms on the Urquattro, 80-83 5KT,
> 1984 4Kq and coupe GT, 1985-87 4K, 4Kq and coupe GT, and some 5KCS
> non-turbo models). But the R8 has long been discontinued...
> -- end quote
>
> What Ti seems to be saying is that on my 87 4kq, I've got 15" Ronals. It
> is true that I have the stock white wheels, I didn't think they were 15".
No, all the factory Ronal R8s found on the 4000s and coupes are 14" 4-bolt.
The 15"s came on the Urquattro and early 5000Ts (5-bolt only). The later
5000CS non-turbos had 14" 4-bolt. My 15" 4-bolt R8 is not a factory
configuration (not on U.S. models anyway).
> Anyways, I'm getting a bit confused. What wheels do I have (didn't
> measure them, I know, my bad), and can I get those Borbet 15x7s?
You have 14" 4x108 wheels. If you go to 15x7, you need lower profile
tires to match, either 195/50-15 or 205/50-15. You have to be careful
with getting the correct offset wheels to prevent rubbing.
-Ti
96 A4 2.8 quattro
84 5000S 2.1 turbo
80 4000 2.0
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