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Re: A-8 rims



Dave Head wrote:
> 
> Got my 'new to me' 16" A-8 rims tonight. Whoa, are they sweet! One little
> nick mark from the weight. They even included brand new center caps.
> 
>  I'll probly go with D40/M2 205/50ZR-16s, as Tire Rack has 'em on sale for
> 86.00 ea. Alternative would be the Comp TA VR4s.

Dave, on our cars the correct Plus One upgrade would be to a 205/55/16.

> With the 37mm offset I
> think I'd be neg cambering my butt off to get 215s in there.

Yes. Or flare fenders.
I am afraid you'd have to do it anyhow. I did it for my 205/55/16 on
16x7.5" MOMO Ferrari with ET=37 coz they were rubbing rear fenders.

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Igor Kessel
'89 200TQ -- 18psi (TAP)
'98 A4TQ -- FINALLY!
Philadelphia, PA
USA