EBG 18T [Eric]

I am putting the Stoptech 332mm kit on my B6 A4. But i am looking for new 17" wheels for the car. Tirerack is telling me only 3 wheels will clear. Is the caliper of the Stoptech 332mm kit that much bigger than the B5 S4 calipers?

I ask since tirerack lists a ton of 17" wheels that will fit the B5 S4 (i thought these had the hard to fit calipers) and i would like another set of wheels.

Any ideas or suggestions? thanks.

vonSol::kinkS4

They clear stock s4 wheels as far as i know (b5)

Silver Streakin'

the spokes and offset play big factors. I run B5 S4 Avus wheels over my Stoptechs in the winter.

Dan Barnes@StopTech

The Tire Rack is excellent at wheel fits. The web site is programmed with conservative, "bulletproof" recommendations that they know won't get anyone into trouble. The sales staff has access to a more detailed database that covers "special applications" for certain platforms. They are the best in the industry. Nobody else I'm aware of comes close to the vehicle/wheel data they can provide, unless you get into really crazy stuff where significant body modification is involved.

If you're looking for a broader range of wheel options than those offered by The Tire Rack, I would suggest contacting one of StopTech's VW/Audi-focused resellers to ask for suggestions.

http://www.stoptech.com/ordering/local_dealer.shtml

Our own sales staff knows some of this stuff, but they have to keep up with all 450 applications we make, so they may not have the depth of someone who just does Audis all day.

I hope this helps.

-Dan

EBG 18T [Eric]

am going to order 1 wheel of the 2 wheels i like so i can see if they fit. It is easier to stomach loosing a little shipping money than having 4 mounted wheels that don't fit.Tirerack was helpful, but not as detailed as i would like.

DeutschDriver

correct, but the wheel weights have to be relocated.

Steve Sherwood

Even Matt and Bob post more. :-)

BTW, I just love my 355mm Stoptech kit...

Dan Barnes@StopTech

Steve,

I joined the company in the fall. I'm Marketing Manager. Forum members may best recognize me as the author of european car magazine's S4 shootout a few years ago.

-Dan

s4wood

Welcome...I got my Stoptech's thru Josh Decker at ACHTuning..my car is an Audiworld project car. I love the brakes.