Wheel fitment questions

[big_greasy_taco]

So I am planning on buying a set of LM reps. The ones I am looking at are 18x8.5 with a et45. What kind of fitment do you guys think this will give me. The seller mentioned something about getting 28 mm bolts for them. Does that sound right?

[big_greasy_taco]

anybody know??

[kingtr]

ET45 is too far in (about what/where stock are, but your wheels are wider so might hit rear uprights). Many people push them out to 35. I think anything from 40-35 looks good. Our stock lug bolts are 1.5 x 14mm. When buying new bolts you need to add the spacer width (i.e. 8 mm spacer would take you to et 37) to the 14mm (so 22mm bolts w/ 8 mm spacer). Store you buy lug bolts at should be able to confirm this.

Did you ask the previous owner what size spacers he used? Was it on a B5 A4 or other make/model? 28 mm bolts used on a B5 w/ 45 et wheels would put the wheels at 31 et (w/ 14mm spacer). I doubt he had them that far out, if so that is a lot of spacing... Also, my wheels are 32 et and I've rubbed the WHEEL (not just tire) on the front fender when turning/hitting bump.

Hope this helps.

[big_greasy_taco]

That helps alot, would you recommend just getting a set with et35?

[keeganhartman]

It would make things much easier ... make sure you watch your tire size though.

[big_greasy_taco]

I found another set i am going to buy tonight, they are 18x8 et35. I will be getting 215 40 18 tires. Sound OK?

[keeganhartman]

not a tire expert but they should work just fine

[Squarrl]

what are these 18x8 ET35 LM reps you speak of?

linky

[big_greasy_taco]

linky request granted:

http://wagen-wheels.com/catalog/prod...74ee6a7edd1e39

The guy is a member on here, i have been pm'ing with him

[Squarrl]

I have those wheels from them.... I am sure they are ET38

[big_greasy_taco]

Hmm.... even if they are et38, im not too worried. How do you like them?

[Squarrl]

Havent put them on yet. One was damaged in shipping still waiting on Fedex been like 2 weeks.

[biketsai]

On an 18x8, you probably want a 225/40 tire.

[big_greasy_taco]

On an 18x8, you probably want a 225/40 tire.

im thinking about 215 because I want just a touch of stretch. I hate chunky looking tires