B8 A4 brakes different than B7 ?

[Stevelev]

Just curious about this with respect to being able to use a 16" wheels for winters ...

[sakimano]

on a B8 A4? There's actually a 16" wheel available, so B8 A4 can definitely use 16" winters.

Just curious about this with respect to being able to use a 16" wheels for winters ...

[Stevelev]

thanks - where did you get this info ?

[ed@mtl]

That's correct. On the new Audi A4 brochure it does indicates a 16" rim with 225/55/16 tires.

[afretes]

You won't be able to use the ones you had in a B7. The centre hub is a few mm bigger in diameter.

[sakimano]

I think he was referring to brake clearance, not hub?

You won't be able to use the ones you had in a B7. The centre hub is a few mm bigger in diameter.

[akaisuzu]

I thought 16" are only available for fronttrak models?

Not sure if there's any difference on the brakes between the fronttrak and quattro models

[afretes]

I think he was referring to brake clearance, not hub?

I thought he was asking if he could use B7 wheels on the new B8.

[ed@mtl]

Well, you still can use the B7/B6 wheels. All you have to do is machine the hub diameter a bit bigger.

[Stevelev]

Thanks guys. Although the question was about the brakes (I assume they're the same), Alex gave the info required: A wheel that fits a B7 will not necessarily fit a B8 but this is due to the larger B8 hub size and NOT a brake clearance issue.

[afretes]

Are you going B8 Steve?

[Stevelev]

Are you going B8 Steve?

Nope, not without speaking with you first ! I love my S4 ... especially these days with relatively cheap gas. I just wanted to know for interest sake ...

[afretes]

I thought so. It'll take something very special to replace that S4 Avant : )