Re: 7x 15 ET42 Ronal R8's

[Wolff <quattro200@earthlink.net>]

Does anyone know for sure if 205/50 15 tires will fit on the 7x15 et 42
R-8's and clear everything on a slightly lowered 4kq? (H&R and Bilstein) 
Thanks,
Wolff

Thompson Smith wrote:
> 
> Yes, it's true! There is such a thing! These rims were originally given
> to a local VT racer in the Audi quattro sponsored US Pro Skiing tour
> back in the late 80's. Believe it or not, AoA GAVE away a few 80 or 90
> quattros with an additional set of summer (these 7x15 ET42 R8's) and
> winter tire/rim combos to the winners. I ended up with these rims from a
> rally friend. VERY rare. Too bad AoA doesn't give Frank Sprongl anything
> for his consistent yearly wins at the hillclimb...
> 
> BTW, my 90 20v'er is sold.
>