19x9.5 Wheel and tire setup help please

[jefftheagent]

Hey guys
Im new on here, so basically im a noob =P
Well i have a 2005 S4 and looking to put some 19x9.5 BBS LM wheels all around, they have an offset of Et40...I would like to know what tires to use but givr that little strecth look and flush stance? Might need spacers also i believe? any help is much appreciated!!

[Mr.Wrong]

It's been covered here multiple times, search and you'll find it. 235s will give you less hassle and I think exactly what you're looking for. A bit too skinny of a tire for 9.5 rim, but that's just me. Quite a few members run this tire here. I'm running 245s, but I'm on stock height and slightly rolled front fenders. Once you lower, you'd need to roll and slightly pull fenders in order to run anything wider than 235s.

[dparm]

If you want to make your life easier, consider 19x9 or 19x8.5 (factory size on the B8 cars). Wheels will be cheaper and lighter, and you won't need to run weird tire sizes.

[jefftheagent]

Im thinking to get 18x9 BBS RS All around Et35...better fitment? what tire sizes would be good? thanks!!

[dparm]

Just curious why you want something so wide. Are you tracking the car or is this purely for looks? Stock S4 size is 18x8, and the RS4 has 19x9.

A wider wheel/tire will weigh more, cost more, reduce wet traction, and make the steering feedback lousy. It also leads to fitment issues and fear of rubbing.

[jefftheagent]

I have a BMW E30 which I built and my wheel setup is just gorgeous....But I dont know how to get the Audi like this...All i want is that flush and poke look..just not outrageous..and then i wil be lowering it right after..

[CDN_S4]

This is 19x8.5 ET35 with 10mm spacers. I will put on 15mm in the rear in the spring. I have 225/35/19 for my tires, enough stretch to never rub! You could easily do 19x9, or even 9.5 without spacers, but it will come down to the right offset.

[dparm]

I have a BMW E30 which I built and my wheel setup is just gorgeous....But I dont know how to get the Audi like this...All i want is that flush and poke look..just not outrageous..and then i wil be lowering it right after..

How far do you plan to lower it? That will make a big difference on what sort of wheels/tires you can run.

[tman52]

I ran 225/35s on my monoblocks, they were a +46 offset and I was running a 15mm spacer, you'll probably want a 5mm in the front and a 7or 8 in the rear. If you want to have a little stretch but nothing stupid, a 235/35 is what I would recommend. But you could get away with a 245/35 if you didn't go too terribly low.

[Crusty128]

I plan to run nest spring 19x9.5 et37 bbs with 225/35-19, it should be all right

[dparm]

225 width tire on a 9.5" wide wheel is unsafe. Tire isn't designed for that. 7.5-9.0" is the range for a 225 tire, and 9.0 is already pushing it.

For a 9.5" wheel, you want at least a 235 (which is again pushing it) but ideally you want something more like a 255 or 265.

[Kookie]

you want something more like a 255 or 265.

Topic has been smashed to bits.. over and over..

OP, go over to stancenation.com or run a damn 255/265. A 255 will fit just fine on the setup you're talking about, a 265 with a slight roll up front and the fender screw removed, and a slight pull in the rear. 2-3mm max.

I've posted this about 20 times... but I run 265/35/18's wrapping 18x9.5 ET38's.. I rub never.. not on the inside, or the fender, at any speed or situation.

The stancers on the stance forum can help you figure out the widest most unsafe tire to run and at what camber.

[jefftheagent]

Well I have the Rims put on, but now having vibrations issues going over 60MPH...balancing is already checked and good...the original offset is et42....I have two spacers on each side in the front....8mm and like a 2mm...so equals to 10mm...not sure if thats what is causing it...never vibrated with the stock S4 wheels.. car looks so badass with the rims though!! so if i get it all solved ill post some pics!

[dparm]

Well I have the Rims put on, but now having vibrations issues going over 60MPH...balancing is already checked and good...the original offset is et42....I have two spacers on each side in the front....8mm and like a 2mm...so equals to 10mm...not sure if thats what is causing it...never vibrated with the stock S4 wheels.. car looks so badass with the rims though!! so if i get it all solved ill post some pics!

Easy: remove the spacers and see if the vibration stops.

[Kookie]

Easy: remove the spacers and see if the vibration stops.

I suspect the spacers are there to push the wheels out and off the suspension, or calipers. At that offset and width, he's about 1mm onto the upper strut cast.. possibly even the caliper depending on how the wheels are shaped.

OP - are you using hub centric adapters? Or are the wheels a 57.1 CB?

[tman52]

I suspect the spacers are there to push the wheels out and off the suspension, or calipers. At that offset and width, he's about 1mm onto the upper strut cast.. possibly even the caliper depending on how the wheels are shaped.

OP - are you using hub centric adapters? Or are the wheels a 57.1 CB?

With a 2mm spacer on top of an 8mm theres not even going to be a hub for the wheel to grab to at all. So he needs to remove one of the spacers and throw a hubcentric ring on there, and everything will be all fine and dandy. Or buy a 10mm spacer that has an extended hub on it.

I had the same issue on my setup.

[Kookie]

With a 2mm spacer on top of an 8mm theres not even going to be a hub for the wheel to grab to at all. So he needs to remove one of the spacers and throw a hubcentric ring on there, and everything will be all fine and dandy. Or buy a 10mm spacer that has an extended hub on it.

I had the same issue on my setup.

Wait.. did i read that correctly? He's stacked two spacers on top of each other?

[tman52]

Wait.. did i read that correctly? He's stacked two spacers on top of each other?

You did indeed.

Don't worry my setup was just lacking hubcentrics, not the sketch spacer haha

[jefftheagent]

Got it all solved out...Got the Hubcentric rings/spacer....all is well and drives awesome..ill post some pics !!

[AlexS]

post some pics !!

+1
Someone have photos 19x9.5 in B7?

[65vetteC6]

BUD-S4 does

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...%28Bud-s-S4%29