Wheel fitment tip

snow day · 09-18-2008, 02:14 PM

There's been a number of posts about wheels that fit prior Audi models will no longer fit the B8 chassis used on the A5/S5 (and new A4).

The main issue is the B8 hub diameter is larger (67 mm) than its predecessor (57 mm) so the older wheels won't fit over the larger hub.

If the wheels have interchangeable centering rings, you may be able to obtain new rings for the new hub size, depending on the wheel manufacturer.

I've got some BBS wheels I've used on past Audis that I'm considering using on my S5 (if it ever shows up). I confirmed with BBS-USA (770-967-9848 ext 3027, Michael Cox) that new rings are available for $4 each.

Of course I will need to check for caliper clearance and offset, but the point is many existing wheels may be able to be converted to fit the B8. Just a friendly tip.

rferni · 09-18-2008, 02:59 PM

Quattrings · 09-18-2008, 04:37 PM

same look (fitment) on our wider setup. Spacers can cure that though.

09-18-2008, 02:14 PM	#1
snow day AudiWorld Member Account #: 8574 Join Date: Aug 2000 Posts: 131	Wheel fitment tip There's been a number of posts about wheels that fit prior Audi models will no longer fit the B8 chassis used on the A5/S5 (and new A4). The main issue is the B8 hub diameter is larger (67 mm) than its predecessor (57 mm) so the older wheels won't fit over the larger hub. If the wheels have interchangeable centering rings, you may be able to obtain new rings for the new hub size, depending on the wheel manufacturer. I've got some BBS wheels I've used on past Audis that I'm considering using on my S5 (if it ever shows up). I confirmed with BBS-USA (770-967-9848 ext 3027, Michael Cox) that new rings are available for $4 each. Of course I will need to check for caliper clearance and offset, but the point is many existing wheels may be able to be converted to fit the B8. Just a friendly tip. __________________ Current Quattro fleet: 2009 S5 6-spd Stick/Phantom/Blk Alcantara/SS Trim/Drive Select/Tech/Nav/B&O/Quattro 2005 A4 2.0T Quattro 2003 A4 1.8T Avant Quattro 2001 911 Turbo Quattro 1994 Silverado Quattro

09-18-2008, 02:59 PM	#2
rferni Audiworld Junior Member Account #: 91492 Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 445	Good info ... thanks very much __________________ --------------------------------------- 2008 A5 3.2 6MT, Ice Silver, Black, Premium, B&O, Nav Gone, but never forgotten: 2005.5 A4 2.0T FSI Quattro/Tip/Dolphin Gray/Light Gray

09-18-2008, 04:37 PM	#3
Quattrings AudiWorld Super User Account #: 14368 Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: So. Orange County Posts: 5,502	That is true, but you may find that the offset (usually 35 ET of past Audis) doesn't have the same look (fitment) on our wider setup. Spacers can cure that though.

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