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    Senior Member Two Rings Asix's Avatar
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    Jan 25 2008
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    Audi S5
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    Bellevue, WA

    Size of 4.2 wheels?

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    Hey guys...does anybody know the recommended tire size for a 17" rim for the 4.2 C5 body?

    Thanks!

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    Veteran Member Four Rings Stampy's Avatar
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    Oct 02 2007
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    A6, A8, X5, etc
    Location
    Windy City

    Re: Size of 4.2 wheels?

    255/40/17
    Village Idiot!!!

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    (='.'=)
    (")_(")

    lots of rings in my garage

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    Active Member Four Rings HOFFY11's Avatar
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    Audi A6 4.2L Quattro
    Location
    forked river, NJ

    Re: Size of 4.2 wheels?

    Quote Originally Posted by Stampy View Post
    255/40/17
    i rock 255's on my 17"s

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    Veteran Member Four Rings wofman's Avatar
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    Apr 01 2008
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    My Garage
    2010 Jetta TDI
    Location
    NJ

    Re: Size of 4.2 wheels?

    those are not "stock" sizes, though
    Nothing going to bring it back: 2000 C5 2.7T 6sp MT
    Ming Blue, S6 Blades, EuroSpoiler,
    GIAC-93, AWE DPs to Milltek Catback,
    RS4 Clutch, JHM DT-Stabilizer, VAST Short-Shifter,
    H&R Sways, Eibach Pro-kit, Bilstein Sport Shocks, etc., ...
    NOW: '10 Jetta TDI w 6MT, Revo Tune Commuter Car

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    Veteran Member Four Rings Stampy's Avatar
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    Oct 02 2007
    AZ Member #
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    My Garage
    A6, A8, X5, etc
    Location
    Windy City

    Re: Size of 4.2 wheels?

    yes they are. 17x8 fat fives took that size
    Village Idiot!!!

    (\__/)
    (='.'=)
    (")_(")

    lots of rings in my garage

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    Veteran Member Four Rings wofman's Avatar
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    2010 Jetta TDI
    Location
    NJ

    Re: Size of 4.2 wheels?

    I'm surprised -- and stand corrected. Not same as 2.7t then (235x45).
    Nothing going to bring it back: 2000 C5 2.7T 6sp MT
    Ming Blue, S6 Blades, EuroSpoiler,
    GIAC-93, AWE DPs to Milltek Catback,
    RS4 Clutch, JHM DT-Stabilizer, VAST Short-Shifter,
    H&R Sways, Eibach Pro-kit, Bilstein Sport Shocks, etc., ...
    NOW: '10 Jetta TDI w 6MT, Revo Tune Commuter Car

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    Senior Member Three Rings 02alltoad's Avatar
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    May 27 2008
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    My Garage
    04 S4,Allroad,00 911,00 a6 4.2
    Location
    Arvada, Colorado

    Re: Size of 4.2 wheels?

    the 2.7t a6 has 7.5" wide wheels and the 4.2 cars have the 8"wide wheels and the offset is et35 (on 4.2 cars)

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