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What does the last part of this wheel size mean. offset? 18X8 5-112 40S

   
Old 10-04-2001, 11:38 AM
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What does the last part of this wheel size mean. offset? 18X8 5-112 40S
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5-112 has to do with the lug pattern, don't know about the 40S
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40S - Offset and finish

40 - Measures in millimeters
how far back or forward the
mounting surface (face)
is from the center of the wheel

S - Silver Finish.
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40S means ET 40, silver finish.
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Default Well these are my wheels on discount tire and ....
Figure it out offset. Now the question is what offsets can the A4 take?
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Now I need to make another post :-)
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Default typical range is 45 (stock) to 35.
a smaller number will push the rim out further and increase chances of rubbing on fender.
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Thanks, I just found out if I lower I"m gonna have to role the fenders. Is this a DIY or no?
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