Re: A4 rims on 5kt?

[Erik R Addy <erik@aero.und.edu>]

BrutKobain@aol.com wrote:

> i have enclosed a pic of the Fuchs, on my deceased '84 5kT . they are 15"x6
> ET45.  they have 205-60-15 tires on them.

Hmm...Well, we are talking about the same wheels.  Strange, I have seen
probably dozens of sets and they are always 15x7.
> 
> anyway, the question i am trying to get answered, is, how can i get the 16"x7
> ET45 A4 wheels to fit on my '86 5kT, without the 205-55-16 tires rubbing the
> tie rod ends??  

Well, if you are that concerned about the spacing, a set of wheel
spacers from
H+R or the like will fix your problem.  They are available in several
thickness,
I would get the thinest that will fix your problem.

Later,
Erik