17x8.5 wheels on A3?

wagoneer · #1 (**permalink**) 06-09-2009, 12:12 AM

I need some advice on wheel fitment for my A3, I am looking into these rims that are 17X8.5 5X112 +35 MM OFFSET

They would be going on a 2008 Audi A3 2.0T FWD... The stock rims are 17x7 and I now have slightly stretched 215 tires all around(stock they are 225.) Its pretty low on coilovers so I am worried about rubbing considering it is my daily driver. From what I have heard, you can stretch a 215 up to a 9" rim. I want to keep these tires since they are only 1 week old. What do you guys think about the offset?

Any recommendations would be great!

FerBoca · #2 (**permalink**) 06-09-2009, 12:36 AM

offset its not that bad, im running a 215/40 on a 18x8.5 with the same offset with any modifications to the fenders and it rubs just a lil' bit...

IMO go with a 205/40 and you shouldt have any issues or keep the 215s and roll your fenders a little

Geoff-FA-FA · #3 (**permalink**) 06-09-2009, 07:05 AM

215 on an 8.5 shouldn't be too bad. at a 35 offset.

shit wait nevermind, you have MKV offsets not b7 a4 lol

jstdoit1112 · #4 (**permalink**) 06-09-2009, 08:31 AM

ROGER

check out this website

http://www.tyrestretch.com/

they have an image library of all sorts of tire stretches

LEWXCORE · #5 (**permalink**) 06-10-2009, 01:56 PM

It should be fine. I am running 17x8 wheels with a 40 offset on 245 tires. my setup probably would welcome more rubbing.

FerBoca · #6 (**permalink**) 06-10-2009, 02:30 PM

^^^ chunky tires FTW!... lol

dub4orl · #7 (**permalink**) 06-10-2009, 02:33 PM

you'll be ok. the 215's will stretch a little bit and if you do rub, then dare i say, raise the car a little bit or pull the fenders a little until you can afford some 205/40's ... offset should be just fine though...

LEWXCORE · #8 (**permalink**) 06-10-2009, 02:35 PM

ya dude while everyone is busy complaining about fwd and meanwhile they are running 205's and 215's, I at least try to do something to improve traction lol..

wagoneer · #9 (**permalink**) 06-10-2009, 11:20 PM

Thanks! Ill give them a shot and see what happens, Ill order them soon and post pics asap. Really appreciate all the replies!

wagoneer · #10 (**permalink**) 06-10-2009, 11:28 PM

jstdoit1112,

TyreStretch.com - Image Library is nasty site,

i had no idea you could stretch that much