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- Wed Sep 10, 2008 11:57 am
- Forum: S4 (B5 Typ 8D) 1997-2002
- Topic: 17'' Wheel Offset on Standard S4 Avant
- Replies: 12
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Wheels
Still, having problems, the spacers arrived, wheels were fitted, but the studs were too long, so they shortened the studs. Wheels fit, however there is rubbing noise which isn't the tyre or the wheel, seems to be something to do with the wheel nuts. So back to the original wheels, any suggestions wh...
- Thu Aug 14, 2008 9:53 am
- Forum: S4 (B5 Typ 8D) 1997-2002
- Topic: 17'' Wheel Offset on Standard S4 Avant
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1462
Matt, The garage I bought the S4 is a second hand car dealership, as well as having a Carnoisseur franchise, so hence the promise of the new wheels and tyres. There seems to be a problem understanding the difference between lookalike RS4 wheels that fit an A4, and wheels that will fit an S4 due to t...
- Tue Aug 12, 2008 10:34 pm
- Forum: S4 (B5 Typ 8D) 1997-2002
- Topic: 17'' Wheel Offset on Standard S4 Avant
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1462
- Tue Aug 12, 2008 12:45 am
- Forum: S4 (B5 Typ 8D) 1997-2002
- Topic: 17'' Wheel Offset on Standard S4 Avant
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1462
RE: 17
Thanks for the advice, what depth spacers do I need 5mm ?
- Mon Aug 11, 2008 7:06 pm
- Forum: S4 (B5 Typ 8D) 1997-2002
- Topic: 17'' Wheel Offset on Standard S4 Avant
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1462
17'' Wheel Offset on Standard S4 Avant
I have a very low mileage (32K) 2001 S4 Avant, so everything is standard as built in July 2001. I have now entered the minefield of upgrading my wheels, so I have opted for RS4 style after market wheels. They arrived 17-5x112 with 35mm offset, but won't fit, as they foul the calipers.The dealer gave...