im looking at 18x8 and 18x8.5 wheels. whats the correct offset for both sizes

OceanA4.5 · 10-21-2005, 07:10 PM

andrec · 10-21-2005, 08:32 PM

I'm going to try and test fit them on my 2.0T S-line Avant this weekend. I'll make sure and post some pics if I find the time to do the swap.

Clearance on the rear should be find. I'm worried about the fronts sticking out beyond the fender. I'll keep the forum posted.

yoshiki2nd · 10-22-2005, 12:36 AM

OceanA4.5 · 10-22-2005, 04:41 AM

John Stahmann · 10-22-2005, 09:25 AM

My 18x8.5 ET 35 CHs had the 255/35 18s on them from my B6 A4 Avant when I got my B7 A4. I changed the tire size to 235/40 18s for the B7 - slightly taller tire (25.4" vs 25") and fewer revs per mile (825 vs 819). The slightly wider 255 worked on my car for the first couple of weeks I had it.

Here's how they look with 235/40:

These are with the 255/35s on:

I think when I buy tires again I will probably go back to the 255/35 18s.

John

andrec · 10-22-2005, 12:55 PM

10-21-2005, 08:32 PM	#2
andrec AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 1,158	I have a set of Oettinger RZ's in 18x8 w/ 255/35-18s, 35mm offset. I'm going to try and test fit them on my 2.0T S-line Avant this weekend. I'll make sure and post some pics if I find the time to do the swap. Clearance on the rear should be find. I'm worried about the fronts sticking out beyond the fender. I'll keep the forum posted. __________________ Andre '06 Porsche 997S '07 VW MkV GTI 4dr, DSG '08 Audi S6

10-22-2005, 12:36 AM	#3
yoshiki2nd New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 24	I have 18 x 8.5" 35 offset rims fit well.

10-22-2005, 04:41 AM	#4
OceanA4.5 AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 285	thanks! if i purchase the 18X8 would the offset number need to me larger or smaller

10-22-2005, 09:25 AM	#5
John Stahmann AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Utah, USA Posts: 3,614	You should be fine with 255s. My 18x8.5 ET 35 CHs had the 255/35 18s on them from my B6 A4 Avant when I got my B7 A4. I changed the tire size to 235/40 18s for the B7 - slightly taller tire (25.4" vs 25") and fewer revs per mile (825 vs 819). The slightly wider 255 worked on my car for the first couple of weeks I had it. Here's how they look with 235/40: These are with the 255/35s on: I think when I buy tires again I will probably go back to the 255/35 18s. John __________________ John Stahmann 2008 RS4 - Imola Yellow/Titanium RS4 REGISTRY Fun in the Snow Previous Audis: 1975 Audi 100 ls 1998.5 A4 1.8T quattro - Brilliant Yellow 2000 Neiman Marcus TT 2000 TT 180 quattro - Silver 1999 A6 2.8 quattro - White (Stolen) 2000 S4 - Imola Yellow 2003 A4 1.8TQ Avant - Atlas Grey 2005.5 A4 2.0T quattro Sedan DTM - Light Silver/Black Bonneville 130 Club member 2001 Bonneville 150 Club member 2007

10-22-2005, 12:55 PM	#6
andrec AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 1,158	Thanks for the pics John. I'll post some of mine when I get them on. __________________ Andre '06 Porsche 997S '07 VW MkV GTI 4dr, DSG '08 Audi S6

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