BP5 & 18s

[TOU6E]

Hi guys, looking for some advice please.
Considering putting Audi 18 x 8s 35 Offset on my BP5.
Considering mainly 225/40s but also 225/45, 235/40 & 235/45
I've used the the Willtheyfit website stated in another post, but want to know if there are guard clearance issues with any of those tyres and perhaps a mild lowering.

Also, I have the Bilstein Struts/STI Springs and wonder what would be a good spring to mildly lower with?
Thanks in advance, J

[Manaz]

Hi guys, looking for some advice please.
Considering putting Audi 18 x 8s 35 Offset on my BP5.
Considering mainly 225/40s but also 225/45, 235/40 & 235/45
I've used the the Willtheyfit website stated in another post, but want to know if there are guard clearance issues with any of those tyres and perhaps a mild lowering.

Also, I have the Bilstein Struts/STI Springs and wonder what would be a good spring to mildly lower with?
Thanks in advance, J

What year model Audi? More recent Audis run a 5x112 PCD, and a 57.1mm centre bore - meaning you'd need adapter plates (illegal in every state and territory in Australia). Even if they're older Audi wheels with a 5x100 PCD, you'll need hubcentric rings to keep it centred (do *not* rely on your wheel nuts/studs to do this).

Be careful going much lower than the STI springs on stock struts - you'll start to compromise ride quality (riding on the bump stops isn't cool) and potentially even suspension geometry.

[cruisn]

Rim spec will fit on Gen4 assuming 5 x 100.

225/40/18 is close to oem rolling diameter and legal.

King Spring lows will go about 10mm lower than the STi springs. I wouldnt go any lower than that. I have before with Tein S Techs and RSR springs and the ride suffers a lot.

[TOU6E]

Thanks guys, I'd probably go hubcentric rings, and if bump stops were an issue I'd consider custom replacements.
Not looking at sacking car, just closing the gap to the guard.

T

[Manaz]

Thanks guys, I'd probably go hubcentric rings, and if bump stops were an issue I'd consider custom replacements.
Not looking at sacking car, just closing the gap to the guard.

T

Which Audi wheels? There weren't too many 18x8 wheels with a 5x100 PCD that I'm aware of. Older S4 wheels?

[TOU6E]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-par ... 189756.htm

[Manaz]

So reps that fit an Audi, rather than being Audi wheels.

At least they're 5x100.

[TOU6E]

yep, and they're cheap, would hubcentric rings cost much?

[KiDo_Tuning]

yep, and they're cheap, would hubcentric rings cost much?

Under $30 a set

[TOU6E]

Chur

[Manaz]

yep, and they're cheap, would hubcentric rings cost much?

Be aware that reps can sometimes have variable quality (and are often heavy).

[TOU6E]

haha, that I'm aware. R34 GTR wheels would look good on a Legacy, they're light and forged.

[Manaz]

haha, that I'm aware. R34 GTR wheels would look good on a Legacy, they're light and forged.

Coolies. Get yourself the hubcentric rings, and you should be sweet (pending the offset issues that you may or may not have to deal with with a +35 wheel )

[TOU6E]

Yep, had a hilux that used to scrape inner guards, looking at doing couple modest Whiteline adjustments to the car.
Btw, what is a good tyre, I liked GSd3s?

[TOU6E]

So I ended up with 18 x 8 40 offset. Is 225/40s sweet to clear the guards?