Will these wheels fit?

[alias747]

Looking at a couple different sets of wheels for my B7. Will either of these fit?

1. Audi y-spoke

18x8 et 40
with 235/40ZR18 95w tires



Anyone seen these on a B7? What do these come stock on?

2. Flik Wasp

18.7.5 et 35



These are just images I found on Google images, not actual wheels I am looking to buy.

Thanks!

[elsst3]

Yes they should fit but not a fan IMO

[alias747]

Yes they should fit but not a fan IMO

Do you know what the first ones come stock on?

Got any better solutions of a wheel/all season tire package for around $800?

Thanks,

[Hyde]

Did you check in here? http://www.audizine.com/classifieds/showcat.php?cat=47

Usually some good deals.

[LJH]

I know the Flik's will fit and should be super cheap.....

Cheers,
Jim

[Axel-]

I believe B7s came with 18x8 ET43 stock.

[alias747]

I just found some RS4 reps that are 18x8.5 with an offset of et +38. They have 245/40/18 tires.

Does that work on a B7? Is there a guide anywhere of what fits on our cars?

Thanks!

[Axel-]

That'll fit just fine.

[alias747]

That'll fit just fine.

Thanks Axel! You must be the resident wheel expert

I have a broad scope right now, so I might ask a few more questions on wheel sizes.

Thanks!

[Greedo]

Do you need new wheels? Because neither of those sets look better than the OEM S4 wheels.

[alias747]

Do you need new wheels? Because neither of those sets look better than the OEM S4 wheels.

No I was planning on selling my stock wheels. I do need new tires though, pretty bad, mine are cupping and making a pretty loud humming noise above 60mph.

I am just not a big fan of the Avus wheels on the B7 body style. If I had the BBS CH stock wheels I def wouldn't want to get rid of those!

[dparm]

#1 is almost a perfect fit versus stock wheels.

#2 is a bit narrow.

[gdub4.2]

Do you need new wheels? Because neither of those sets look better than the OEM S4 wheels.

Agreed

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[alias747]

Alright another inquiry...

18x9.5 ET40 wheels with
215/40/18 tires.

If these would fit, would there be any adverse affects to my speedometer or handling? Since they are 1.5" wider and all...

[SlideWays]

215 is pretty damn narrow, especially for a 9.5 wheel. For a 9.5 (unless you want a retarded amount of stretch) I'd stick with 255+.

I run a 235 on the stock 8" wheel for reference, I could prob go up to 245 or down to 225 and be OK.

Go to tirerack.com and look up the height conversion charts to see how the overall diameter changes when varying width/aspect, should give you an idea of the % change on the speedo.

[One Nice Audi]

Sometime, stock look best.

[alias747]

Sorry to ask another one...

I found a deal on NEW wheels and tires for a great price including shipping. I am a fan of the style as well, they are ASA GT1's, kinda like RS4 wheels I guess. Not sure on the fitment though.

18x8 et 35
225/40/18 tires

Is that pushing it with the offset?

Thanks guys!

[Axel-]

Is that pushing it with the offset?

Not pushing it at all. I have 19x8 et35 and I'm lowered AND running 245 wide tires. For 225 wide on 18", you'll be just fine.

(And for winter, I'm running 18x8 et43 with 8mm spacers (equivalent of et35) on 235 wide tires).

[alias747]

Not pushing it at all. I have 19x8 et35 and I'm lowered AND running 245 wide tires. For 225 wide on 18", you'll be just fine.

(And for winter, I'm running 18x8 et43 with 8mm spacers (equivalent of et35) on 235 wide tires.

Awesome! I think that I am going to work out a deal on these wheels. For NEW wheels and tires it is a killer deal.

As far as I understand, the lower the offset number the more the wheel will "poke" out toward the fender right? That is good then because I always thought the stock Avus wheels looked a little too sunken in, and they are 43 offset.

Thanks Axel!

[Axel-]

As far as I understand, the lower the offset number the more the wheel will "poke" out toward the fender right?

That is correct.

Thanks Axel!

No problem.

[alias747]

One last question:

Do I need to worry about hubcentric rings or anything?

[Axel-]

One last question:

Do I need to worry about hubcentric rings or anything?

Hmmm...according to Tirerack, that wheel isn't available for the B7. Are you sure they're the right bolt pattern and centerbore size?
Assuming they are, you need to check if they're already hubcentric or lugcentric. If they have the right centerbore size for the B7 AND they're already hubcentric, then you don't need a ring. If they're the right centerbore size but are lugcentric, you should get a hubcentric ring. However, you really should check what the bolt pattern and centerbore is before purchasing.

The B7's bolt pattern is 5x112 and the bore is 57.1

[alias747]

Hmmm...according to Tirerack, that wheel isn't available for the B7. Are you sure they're the right bolt pattern and centerbore size?
Assuming they are, you need to check if they're already hubcentric or lugcentric. If they have the right centerbore size for the B7 AND they're already hubcentric, then you don't need a ring. If they're the right centerbore size but are lugcentric, you should get a hubcentric ring. However, you really should check what the bolt pattern and centerbore is before purchasing.

The B7's bolt pattern is 5x112 and the bore is 57.1

Well they are discontinued wheels, so finding specs on them isn't readily available. But I did find this spec sheet:

http://www.zinikwheels.com/specs.cfm?id=1283

It says that the bolt pattern in 5x112, offset is 35 and the bore is 72.20.

As far as Hub and Lug centric, not sure about that. Whats the best way to tell?

[dparm]

All of the newer Audis are still 5x112 but are now the 66 CB. You can just use an adapter on older cars.

[Axel-]

Well they are discontinued wheels, so finding specs on them isn't readily available. But I did find this spec sheet:

http://www.zinikwheels.com/specs.cfm?id=1283

It says that the bolt pattern in 5x112, offset is 35 and the bore is 72.20.

As far as Hub and Lug centric, not sure about that. Whats the best way to tell?

Seeing as the wheel's centerbore is larger than the hub's centerbore, you'll need a hubcentric ring. Also, don't forget you'll need longer bolts to take into account the 8mm difference in offset from stock wheels and for those you'll need to find out whether the wheel uses ball seat or cone seat bolts.

Aren't wheels just a PITA :)

[alias747]

Seeing as the wheel's centerbore is larger than the hub's centerbore, you'll need a hubcentric ring. Also, don't forget you'll need longer bolts to take into account the 8mm difference in offset from stock wheels.
Aren't wheels just a PITA :)

Shoot...

OK, where can I get the proper hubcentric ring that I need?

What are the length of the stock bolts? I know the place selling the wheels includes bolts, I can ask if they offer longer ones.

I didn't know that the offset affected the bolt... New thought to me!

[Axel-]

IIRC correctly stock bolts are 27 or 28mm so you would need to add 8mm meaning a bolt length of 35 or 36mm (there's a small tolerance allowed. For example, my wheel locks are 34.5mm).
If you're buying them from a shop (rather than an individual), they should provide you with the proper bolts for that wheel (I think it's 14x1.5). Just make sure they take into account the need for something a little longer than stock (they'll also know if it's a ball seat or cone seat bolt that you need).
They should also be able to sell you a hubcentric adapter for your car.

If you're buying from an individual, you'll need to check with him whether it's ball or cone seat and then go to a shop and give them all the info.

[alias747]

IIRC correctly stock bolts are 27 or 28mm so you would need to add 8mm meaning a bolt length of 35 or 36mm (there's a small tolerance allowed. For example, my wheel locks are 34.5mm).
If you're buying them from a shop (rather than an individual), they should provide you with the proper bolts for that wheel (I think it's 14x1.5). Just make sure they take into account the need for something a little longer than stock (they'll also know if it's a ball seat or cone seat bolt that you need).
They should also be able to sell you a hubcentric adapter for your car.

If you're buying from an individual, you'll need to check with him whether it's ball or cone seat and then go to a shop and give them all the info.

I am having a hard time understanding the need for longer bolts. Don't you only need those if you have spacers? Otherwise the wheel should butt up to the hub the same as the stock wheel shouldn't it?

[Axel-]

I am having a hard time understanding the need for longer bolts. Don't you only need those if you have spacers? Otherwise the wheel should butt up to the hub the same as the stock wheel shouldn't it?

Yes, sorry. I was thinking of my spacers. Without spacers, you won't need longer bolts. Apologies.