Re: UrQ 16 in. wheel possibilities?

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> -How wide can I go with the wheels and tires with unrolled stock 
>  fenders?

If the 7x15 Fuchs fit with a 205/60-15 tire and 38mm offset, then it seems 
logical that a 7x16 with a 205/55-16 tire and a 38mm offset should fit as 
well ... however, beyond here lie dragons.  I don't know of anyone who's 
successfully been able to run a larger tire or wheel with stock '83 bodywork.
  
>  	-How wide can I go after rolling the fenders, ala 84-on UrQs?

I've got 8x17 wheels with 235/40-17 tires on my '85 Ur-Q and they seem to 
work well enough ... with a carefully chosen offset, I could probably fit 
8.5x17 wheels but it would be a *very* tight fit up front.  In the back, 
though, I could easily fit a 9x17 wheel and/or a 245/40-17 tire.

>  	-What is the proper offset to run in order to prevent rubbing?

With my Compomotive MO wheels, I'm running a 33mm offset front and rear. 
  
>  	-What is the lug spacing, and is this pattern the same as later 5 lug 
>  Audis?	(wouldn't a set of A4 sport package wheels look great?)

5x112mm ... yes, it's the same as other Audis as well as Mercedes.  Keep an 
eye on the offsets, though.

JG